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Marchionne sees Samsung as 'potential strategic partner'

Marchionne said that while FCA has had several suitors for its auto-parts unit, “we are not interested in just selling Magneti Marelli, which has a strategic value to us.” (Bloomberg)

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Tommaso Ebhardt and Flavia Rotondi

August 28, 2016 05:00 AM

ROME -- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said he sees Samsung Electronics Co. as a potential partner amid interest from several potential buyers of its Magneti Marelli auto-parts unit. He didn’t confirm talks with the Korean company.

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