Hyundai Divests Manufacturing Facilities In Russia, Reportedly Takes $219M Loss On Strategic Sale

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  • Hyundai Motor plans to sell its Russian plant stake for a symbolic amount, reportedly facing a $219.19 million loss.
  • After divesting, Hyundai intends to maintain after-sales services for vehicle owners in Russia.

Hyundai Motor Co HYMTF plans to sell its entire stake in its plant in Russia to Art-Finance LLC. 

The South Korean automaker is aiming to sell its plant for a token 7,000 roubles ($77.67), as per Reuters.

Hyundai Motor stated that it is currently making final arrangements with Art-Finance for details of the deal.

Also, the automaker disclosed a loss of 287 billion won ($219.19 million) on the sale of the plant, as per the report.

The operation of St. Petersburg-based HMMR has been suspended since March 2022.

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Post divestiture, Hyundai aims to continue to provide after-sales services and other customer care businesses to help vehicle owners in Russia. 

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Price Action: HYMTF shares closed lower by 2.82% at $41.30 on Monday.

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