MAN has increased its share in Scania to ‘over 16%’.

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According to a report in the German newspaper, Euro am Sonntag, MAN now has over 16% of the voting rights in Scania.


MAN already increased its share in December from 14.8% to 15.6%.


The move is confirmation that MAN is interested in building up a strategic interest in Scania, even if it cannot secure a complete takeover or merger.


Last year MAN attempted a hostile takeover of Scania. The attempt was resisted by Scania.

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