Panasonic in talks to sell auto parts arm to focus on EV battle

Japanese company aims to secure deal with Apollo Global of the U.S. by March

20230406 Panasonic automobile cockpit

Panasonic is a maker for display control systems for automobiles. (Photo courtesy of Panasonic)

RYOHTAROH SATOH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Panasonic Holdings is in talks to sell an auto parts subsidiary to a U.S. asset management company, as the Japanese manufacturer looks to focus on the electric vehicle market.

Panasonic said on Friday that it has entered into talks to sell a stake in Panasonic Automotive Systems, a subsidiary that makes display systems and onboard EV charging parts for cars, to funds related to Apollo Global Management.

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