Aston Martin's stock popped nearly 22% on Thursday, after the luxury carmaker announced a 234 million pound investment by China's Geely , that will see the automotive firm become its third-largest shareholder.
Geely will acquire about 42 million ordinary shares from Chairman Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree, which is currently the Aston Martin's largest stakeholder, at 335 pence apiece and subscribe for another 28 million shares at the same price.Aston Martin shares, which closed at 231.2 pence on Wednesday, were trading up to 279.4 pence at 0727 GMT.
"They offer us a deep understanding of the key strategic growth market that China represents, as well as the opportunity to access their range of technologies and components," Stroll said in a statement.and - via a joint venture with Volvo - Polestar , had acquired a 7.6% stake in the Formula One team sponsor in September last year.
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