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Aston Martin is raising over £125 million by selling its remaining minority stake in its Formula 1 team to Chairman Lawrence Stroll's consortium while warning of a 2025 loss exceeding £110 million. Driven by weak Chinese demand and U.S. tariffs, the luxury carmaker is cutting 5% of its workforce and scaling back investment, though it keeps its F1 naming rights.
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Key details regarding the financial and structural changes:
F1 Stake Sale: Aston Martin is selling its final 4.6% stake in the F1 team to the Yew Tree Consortium, valuing the team at $3.2B and aiming to bolster its balance sheet.
Continued Partnership: Despite selling the stake, the brand will retain its branding and naming rights for the team, with Lawrence Stroll confirming the partnership continues until at least 2030.
Financial Pressures: The company warned of a deeper 2025 loss, exceeding a £110 million ($147.83 million) deficit due to supply chain issues, depressed Chinese demand, and new U.S. tariffs.
Job Cuts and Strategy: Following a sales slump, 170 jobs were cut, and capital spending is being reduced.
Stroll's Commitment: Chairman Lawrence Stroll is investing a further £52.5 million, raising his stake in the automaker to approximately 33%–35%.