Volkswagen to Sell Audi's Bayern Munich Stake, Review Porsche's VfB Stuttgart Stake in Austerity Drive
Volkswagen is examining the sale of Audi's 8.33% stake in FC Bayern München and reviewing Porsche's stake in VfB Stuttgart as part of a major austerity program. The moves come ahead of a supervisory board vote on July 9 on a plan to slash 100,000 jobs.
Volkswagen is advancing its cost-cutting efforts by considering the divestment of non-core assets, according to a report from Correctiv. The automaker is examining the sale of Audi's 8.33% stake in FC Bayern München and is also reviewing Porsche's stake in VfB Stuttgart.
These moves are part of a broader austerity programme that includes a plan to cut 100,000 jobs. The supervisory board is scheduled to vote on the job-shedding plan on July 9.
The report highlights Volkswagen's push to streamline operations amid mounting cost pressures in the automotive industry.
Source: First Squawk