Volkswagen AG (XTRA:VOW3) intends to divest a 15% stake in its truck subsidiary Traton SE (XTRA:8TRA), pursuing proceeds of around EUR 2 billion (USD 2.08 billion), local magazine Manager Magazin reported on Wednesday. The potential deal is expected to take place in the first half of 2025, the magazine said, citing unnamed sources. Volkswagen currently holds 89.72% of Traton after selling a 10.28% stake in an initial public offering (IPO) in 2019.

In May 2024, however, Volkwagen CEO Oliver Blume indicated intentions to reduce the shareholding to 75% plus one share in the medium-term.