Cai Jing Wang·2025-11-06 15:12Core Viewpoint - Nissan Motor Co. has agreed to sell its global headquarters building in Yokohama for 97 billion yen (approximately 4.5 billion RMB) to a consortium supported by the Hong Kong-listed auto parts manufacturer, Minth Group [1] Group 1: Transaction Details - The sale will be led by KJR Management, a subsidiary of KKR & Co., a major American private equity firm [1] - Nissan's headquarters building is located in a prime area near Yokohama Station and was relocated from Tokyo in 2009 [1] - The building not only serves as an office but also features a showroom for Nissan vehicles [1] Group 2: Financial Context - The estimated valuation of the headquarters building exceeds 100 billion yen (approximately 4.6 billion RMB) [1] - This sale is part of Nissan's strategy to alleviate financial pressure resulting from global restructuring efforts [1] - Following the sale, Nissan plans to enter into a "sale-leaseback" agreement, allowing the company to continue operating from the building after the sale [1]