Ford has announced that it is going to reduce its stake in Mazda from the current 11 percent down to 3.5 percent.
“Ford will remain one of Mazda’s largest shareholders with a 3.5- percent stake, and both companies are committed to continuing our strategic partnership which spans over 30 years,” says Mazda’s Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Takashi Yamanouchi. “Mazda and Ford will continue to collaborate on areas of mutual benefit such as key joint ventures, joint projects and exchange of technology information.”
The change is expected to take place tomorrow. By selling 7.5 percent of its stake in Mazda, Ford will become more flexible. Ford plans to remain one of Mazda’s largest stake holders.
PRESS RELEASE:
Ford to Change Ownership Stake in Mazda
– The two companies will continue their strategic partnership –
HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation today received notification
from Ford Motor Company that Ford will transfer part of its shares in
Mazda to several of Mazda’s business partners.
Ford’s current stake in Mazda is 11 percent. After completion of the
share transfer, Ford will continue to be one of Mazda’s largest
shareholders with a stake of 3.5 percent. In the best interests of
Mazda’s stakeholders and other shareholders, the remaining 7.5 percent
will be transferred to Mazda’s business partners via off-auction trading
through the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Mazda and Ford have agreed to continue their strategic partnership and
this change in shareholding will not affect Mazda’s business direction
or financial projections.
“Ford will remain one of Mazda’s largest shareholders with a 3.5-
percent stake, and both companies are committed to continuing our
strategic partnership which spans over 30 years,” says Mazda’s
Representative Director and Chairman of the Board, President and CEO,
Takashi Yamanouchi. “Mazda and Ford will continue to collaborate on
areas of mutual benefit such as key joint ventures, joint projects and
exchange of technology information.”
FORD TO CHANGE STAKE IN MAZDA; BOTH COMPANIES REMAIN COMMITTED TO STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 18 – Ford Motor Company today announced it will
change its stake in Mazda Motor Corporation to 3.5 percent from 11
percent. The transaction is expected to be completed Friday.
Ford said the decision to reduce its ownership stake in Mazda allows it
to increase flexibility as it continues to pursue growth in key emerging
markets. Ford said it plans to remain one of Mazda’s largest
shareholders and remains committed to its strategic partnership with
Mazda, which spans more than 30 years.
Ford and Mazda will continue to cooperate in areas of mutual benefits
such as key joint ventures and exchange of technology information, Ford
said.
