The company said in June it expects a 18.7% on-year rise in net revenue in 2022, while operating profit is expected to stay flat in the same period.
However, the deal gives Nissan the option to buy back the entity and its operations within the next six years, the carmaker added.the deal is a"significant" one for the industry, as it preserves 2,000 jobs and operational capabilities. Nissan said in its announcement that the jobs of all its employees will be protected for 12 months.
"While we cannot continue operating in the market, we have found the best possible solution to support our people," said Makoto Uchida, the president and CEO of Nissan. Nissan suspended its Russian operations in March after the country invaded Ukraine on February 24, triggering sweeping sanctions against Moscow.
I'd buy it, a business for less than a dollar? Sure