The French carmaker had said earlier this week that it would sell down a chunk of Faurecia as part of the merger deal with Fiat.

Proceeds will be distributed to shareholders in Stellantis - their merged company, due to be created in the first quarter of 2021 - in cash, alongside a distribution-in-kind of PSA's 39% remaining stake in Faurecia.

(Reporting by Sarah White; Editing by Himani Sarkar)