In a statement on Friday, Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co said, it was too early to say whether it would spin off its electric vehicle (EV) business like Renault is seeking to do. “It’s too early to consider because of our… Read More ›
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Renault SA considering separating EV business from combustible powered vehicles
On Monday, shares of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd slumped by 5%, marking their biggest fall in more than a month, following a report that Renault SA, its top shareholder, may consider lowering its stake in the company. Last week… Read More ›
Ford Motor considering spinning off either internal combustion engine business or EV operations: sources
According to a report from Bloomberg News citing sources familiar with the matter at hand, Ford Motor Co is considering ways to separate its electric-vehicle operation from its legacy business. Ford’s CEO Jim Farley is weighing options to either spin off… Read More ›
LG Chem divests its battery business, tentatively names it LG Energy Solutions
On Friday, a source familiar with the matter at hand said, shareholders of LG Chem have approved a proposal by company to separate its battery business into a new company. The development paves the way for its battery business, to… Read More ›
LG Chem’s battery unit’s stock market debut in the offing
On Thursday, South Korea’s LG Chem said, it plans on making its battery business as a separate business entity. The company supplies electric car batteries to Tesla Inc and General Motors. By separating its battery making business, which will be… Read More ›
Jeff Fettig to replace Andrew Liveris as DowDuPont’s executive chairman
The change in leadership comes at a time when the U.S. chemicals producer is in the process of breaking up its units into 3 distinct businesses. On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported, Andrew Liveris, U.S. chemicals producer DowDuPont Inc’s… Read More ›
Activist hedge fund Starboard exits Macy’s board
Its exist underscores the growing challenges facing the U.S. retail industry with consumers preferring to shop online as opposed to visiting a brick-and-mortar store. Sources familiar with the matter at hand have disclosed that activist hedge fund Starboard Value… Read More ›