Did Fiat Buy Chrysler -

Fiat reached an agreement to buy the remaining 41.5% stake held by the United Auto Workers (UAW) retiree healthcare trust (VEBA) for approximately $4.35 billion. On January 21, 2014 , Fiat completed the purchase, making Chrysler a wholly-owned subsidiary. Key Reasons for the Deal

As part of Chrysler’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Fiat initially took a 20% stake in the company. In exchange, Fiat provided Chrysler with access to fuel-efficient engine technology and global distribution networks. did fiat buy chrysler

Fiat increased its share to over 50%, becoming the majority shareholder after Chrysler repaid its loans to the U.S. and Canadian governments. Fiat reached an agreement to buy the remaining 41