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Market Chatter: Mercedes-Benz, KNDS Said to Face Delay in German Plant Sale Talks

MT Newswires·09/28/2026 04:24:25
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04:24 AM EDT, 09/28/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Mercedes-Benz Group's (MBG.F) potential sale of its Ludwigsfelde plant in Germany to European defense group KNDS has been pushed back and is at risk of falling through, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported Monday, citing industry sources. While the German automotive group is certain about divesting the factory, negotiations over KNDS' potential acquisition of the plant or part of its production capacity have stalled because of a pending billion-euro defense order from the German Armed Forces, according to the report. Mercedes-Benz did not immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)