Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz will, from September 1, 2026 to April 6, 2027, acquire up to 58 million of its own shares via the stock exchange or a multilateral trading facility and cancel them. The program has a volume of up to €1 billion and had already been approved by the annual general meeting. Earlier, at the beginning of June, the group had completed a buyback program of €2 billion and acquired almost 38 million shares at an average price of just over €53. The stock is under pressure due to the industry crisis and has lost more than one-fifth so far this year. » Más en finanzen.net

Mercedes-Benz will acquire up to 58 million of its own shares on the stock exchange or via a multilateral trading facility from 1 September 2026 to 6 April 2027 and will cancel the repurchased shares. The program was already approved by the annual general meeting and is intended to support earnings per share. In early June the company completed a second buyback program of 2 billion euros; however, the share remains around one fifth below the start of the year due to the industry crisis and last traded at about €46.75. » Más en finanzen.net

Mercedes is carrying out extensive job-cut and severance programs that leave employees torn between shame, anxiety about status and the need for financial reorientation. Reports show both drastic personal upheavals and cases in which severance payments enable fresh starts, such as taking over a café. Trade unionists and economists warn of wear-down tactics, the loss of key skilled workers and long-term risks for the industry. » Más en zeit.de