Core Insights - BNP Paribas is in exclusive negotiations to acquire Mercedes-Benz's car-leasing subsidiary, Athlon, with the transaction valued at approximately 1 billion [1] Company Summary - The acquisition involves BNP Paribas, a French bank, and Mercedes-Benz, a German car manufacturer [1] - Athlon, the car-leasing subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, is the target of this acquisition [1] Financial Details - The transaction is valued at around 1 billion [1]