Stellantis Unveils Employee Share Ownership Plan and New Grande Panda Model

Stellantis has launched an employee share ownership plan called "Shares to Win 2025," which allows employees to purchase up to 14 million ordinary shares at a discounted price of EUR6.52 each. The initiative is valued at up to USD138 million and includes a company contribution of USD1,000 per employee. The program requires participants to hold onto the shares for at least three years. On the industrial front, Stellantis has unveiled the new petrol-powered version of the Grande Panda, manufactured in Kragujevac, Serbia.

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA) has launched an employee share ownership plan called "Shares to Win 2025," designed to incentivize employee participation in the company's success. The initiative allows employees to purchase up to 14 million ordinary shares at a discounted price of EUR6.52 each. The total value of the program is up to USD138 million, with a company contribution of USD1,000 per employee. Participants are required to hold onto the shares for at least three years [1].

In addition to this employee-focused initiative, Stellantis has also unveiled the new petrol-powered version of the Grande Panda, manufactured in Kragujevac, Serbia. This latest model is a significant addition to the company's lineup, reflecting its commitment to innovation and expansion in the automotive market.

On the investment front, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board recently increased its stake in Stellantis by acquiring an additional 885,749 shares, raising its total ownership to approximately 15.1 million shares valued at $168.03 million [1]. This move comes amidst mixed analyst ratings, with Bank of America downgrading the stock from "buy" to "neutral" and cutting its price target from $16.50 to $11.75 [1].

The lowered auto tariffs between the US and EU could provide a boost to Stellantis, Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), and Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE: AAP). While Stellantis faces challenges at its Termoli plant, Ford's recall issues pose a significant hurdle, and Advance Auto Parts continues to show resilience despite revenue declines [2]. As the automotive industry navigates these changes, investors should closely monitor the performance and strategic moves of these companies.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-canada-pension-plan-investment-board-purchases-885749-shares-of-stellantis-nv-stla-2025-08-30/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/auto-tariffs-reversed-stellantis-ford-aap-set-benefit-2509/