Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-11-07 03:42Core Insights - Nissan Motor has agreed to sell its global headquarters building in Yokohama for 97 billion yen (approximately 4.5 billion yuan) to a consortium supported by Hong Kong-listed auto parts manufacturer Mindray Group [1][1][1] - The transaction will be led by KJR Management, a subsidiary of American private equity giant KKR & Co., with Mindray Group as a major investor [1][1][1] - This is not the first time Nissan has considered selling its headquarters; reports in May indicated that the company planned to sell the building to alleviate financial pressures from global restructuring [1][1][1] - After the sale, Nissan intends to continue operating in the building through a "sale and leaseback" arrangement, signing a lease with the buyer [1][1][1] - Nissan is currently undergoing significant cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and factory closures, to address its most severe financial situation in over two decades [1][1][1]