Market Chatter: Pirelli Reportedly in Talks for Potential Reduction of Sinochem's Stake

MT Newswires · 2d ago
10:44 AM EST, 01/07/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Pirelli (PIRC.MI) is reportedly in discussions with its majority shareholder, Sinochem, over the potential reduction of the Chinese conglomerate's stake to 10% from 34.1%. Bloomberg News on Wednesday cited people familiar with the matter as saying that the reduced shareholding is one of the options being considered to safeguard the Italian tire manufacturer's business in the US, with the sale of Sinochem's entire stake being evaluated as another alternative. Talks are ongoing, and no final agreement has been reached. The Italian government is facilitating the discussions and is seeking to resolve the standoff between the two companies, the sources added. Pirelli and Sinochem did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)