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Nissan bolsters Renault’s electric vehicle arm, Ampere, with a €600 million ($663 million) investment, addressing previous imbalances in the French-Japanese auto alliance. This strategic move aims to foster closer collaboration and drive forward electrification, subject to regulatory approval.
To streamline the ownership structure, Renault Group and Nissan will retain 15% cross-shareholdings in each other. Additionally, Renault will transfer 28.4% of its Nissan shares into a French trust, ensuring equal voting rights for both sides at 15% of the total.
It is important to note that these changes are subject to regulatory approval. The alliance, formed in 1999 when Nissan faced financial challenges, has since evolved into a platform for mutual growth. The partnership extends beyond geographical boundaries, encompassing Latin America, India, and Europe, focusing on marketing, technology, and vehicle development.
Notably, Nissan reported impressive financial results, with net profit exceeding 105.5 billion yen in April-June. While sales were robust in most markets, China experienced weakness. However, the depreciation of the Japanese yen played a favorable role in strengthening Nissan's bottom line.
There was a remarkable 36% year-on-year growth in sales, generating 2.92 trillion yen ($20.8 billion) in revenue. Despite revising the sales target for the fiscal year through March 2024 to 3.7 million vehicles (down from the initial projection of 4 million vehicles), Nissan remains optimistic. The company anticipates a net profit of 340 billion yen ($2.4 billion) for the current fiscal year, previously forecasted at 310 billion yen.
Moving forward, Chief Executive Makoto Uchida emphasized the importance of the alliance's electrification drive. Acknowledging challenges in the evolving Chinese market, Uchida highlighted the need for adaptability in changing business environments and intensifying competition.
These recent developments signify a significant step toward enhanced collaboration and innovation among Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi Motors, placing them on the path to a mutually beneficial future.
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