Stellantis Plans to Take Majority Share in Joint Venture with GAC in China
Stellantis has announced plans to increase its stake in the GAC-Stellantis joint venture from 50% to 75%. This decision stems from a new regulatory framework in China allowing increased foreign investment in existing joint ventures since January 2022. The enhanced partnership aims to strengthen the Jeep brand's performance in the Chinese market and is part of Stellantis’ broader strategy, with more details expected on March 1, 2022. The plan is subject to approval from the Chinese government.
- Increase in GAC-Stellantis stake from 50% to 75%, enhancing operational control.
- Aligns with new regulations in China promoting foreign investment in JVs.
- Strengthens the Jeep brand's business potential in China.
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Stellantis Plans to Take Majority Share in Joint Venture with GAC in China
- Change possible thanks to new regulatory framework allowing additional foreign investment in existing JVs, starting from January 2022
- Stellantis and GAC Group will continue cooperating to develop the Jeep® Brand’s successful business potential in China
- First key step to rationalize China operations, as part of the Company’s strategic plan to be announced on March 1
AMSTERDAM, January 27, 2022 - Stellantis N.V. today announced the plan to increase its shareholding in GAC-Stellantis from
GAC-Stellantis is a joint venture formed between China Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) and Stellantis in March 2010.
In September 2021, Stellantis announced that it would create a simplified operating organization “Stellantis Jeep” to develop the brand in China. The JV is now fit to support the efficiency of this integrated “One Jeep” strategy in China, focused on the Changsha manufacturing plant, which is currently preparing to launch the Compass model. GAC Group and Stellantis will continue collaborating closely with each other to grow the brand’s profitable business in China.
Additional details on Stellantis’ plan for the Chinese market will be announced within the global strategic plan on March 1, 2022.
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