BNP Paribas in advanced talks to acquire Mercedes-Benz leasing arm Athlon
Mercedes bought Athlon from Dutch Rabobank in 2016 but now seeks to sell it to streamline its own operations /Mercedes
According to Bloomberg, BNP Paribas is in late-stage negotiations with Mercedes over the acquisition of its European leasing subsidiary Athlon. The deal would further consolidate the fleet management landscape after ALD Automotive and LeasePlan merged to Ayvens.
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