Toyota Shakes Up Subsidiary Leadership: Daihatsu's Top Executives Exit Amid Scandal
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Toyota Motor Corp (NYSE:TM) announced the resignation of Daihatsu Motor's president and chairman due to a scandal involving rigged collision safety tests. Masahiro Inoue will replace Soichiro Okudaira as president, and the chairman position will be abolished. Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, had previously suspended shipments of all its models due to the scandal, affecting 64 models and three engines. Toyota plans to compensate its 423 domestic suppliers in Japan for the production halt. Despite the scandal, Toyota's shares rose by 2.34% in premarket trading.
February 13, 2024 | 11:40 am
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Toyota Motor Corp faces leadership changes at Daihatsu due to a safety test scandal, with shares rising 2.34% in premarket trading.
The resignation of Daihatsu's top executives due to a safety test scandal could have been expected to negatively impact Toyota's stock. However, the premarket trading indicates a positive investor sentiment, possibly due to the swift management changes and the company's proactive measures to address the issue. This suggests a short-term positive impact on Toyota's stock, as the market may view the company's response as a strong commitment to rectifying the situation.
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