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\n Date
\n Event
\n Sentiment
\n Move
\n Catalyst
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\n May 08
\n
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\n EV partnership expansion<\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n Positive
\n
\n
\n
\n +3.5%
\n
\n
\n
\n Plan to deepen Leapmotor BEV partnership and expand European production.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n Mar 17
\n
\n
\n Sports marketing deal<\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n Positive
\n
\n
\n
\n +2.1%
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\n
\n
\n Ram named official truck partner for multiple Thrill Sports properties.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n Mar 03
\n
\n
\n Retail campaign tie-in<\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n Positive
\n
\n
\n
\n -1.8%
\n
\n
\n
\n
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\n Declaration of Deals retail campaign linked to America250 partnership.
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\n
\n
\n
\n Feb 19
\n
\n
\n Motorsport partnership<\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n Positive
\n
\n
\n
\n -4.2%
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n Dodge TSR NHRA return with Leah Pruett and Matt Hagan collaboration.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n Feb 05
\n
\n
\n Racing & retail tie-up<\/a>
\n
\n
\n
\n Positive
\n
\n
\n
\n -6.7%
\n
\n
\n
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\n Jeep partnership with Casey Currie plus Mopar accessories agreement.
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Pattern Detected<\/p>\n
Recent partnership headlines produced mixed reactions: some marketing and strategic deals drew gains, while others coincided with notable declines, with an overall slightly negative average move.<\/p>\n
Recent Company History<\/p>\n
Over recent months, Stellantis has used partnerships to support its transition and brand positioning. Deals ranged from expanding the Leapmotor BEV alliance in Europe to sports and motorsports collaborations for Ram, Jeep and Dodge, plus accessory and retail tie\u2011ups. Price reactions around these 5 partnership announcements varied from gains above 3% to declines greater than 6%, indicating that similar news has not produced a consistent market response, even when strategically positive.<\/p>\n
-1.4%<\/p>\n
Average Historical Move
\n partnership<\/p>\n
In the past five partnership headlines, STLA\u2019s average move was -1.43%, with both gains and sizable selloffs, underscoring historically uneven market reactions to similar announcements.<\/p>\n
Partnerships have evolved from sports and motorsports marketing and accessory deals to deeper EV manufacturing alliances, including Leapmotor in Europe and now expanded joint production with Dongfeng in China.<\/p>\n
\n This announcement underscores Stellantis\u2019 intent to deepen its 34-year partnership with Dongfeng by allocating over 8 billion CNY of investment to launch Peugeot and Jeep new energy vehicles from 2027. Set against recent partnership activity and a gradual financial recovery from the 2025 loss, the deal highlights a push into Chinese and export EV markets. Investors may watch future filings for project milestones, capital deployment details and how this JV supports margins and cash flow.
\n <\/p>\n
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\n joint venture
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\n financial
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“by reinforcing their DPCA joint venture DPCA expected to produce in China”<\/p>\n
A joint venture is when two or more companies team up to work on a specific project or business idea, sharing both the risks and the rewards. It\u2019s like friends starting a lemonade stand together\u2014each contributes resources and they split the profits, making it easier to succeed than going alone.<\/p>\n
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\n memorandum of understanding
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\n regulatory
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“also enter into a non-binding strategic MoU to strengthen even further”<\/p>\n
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a formal agreement between two or more parties that outlines their shared intentions and plans to work together. It acts like a handshake in writing, clarifying each side\u2019s roles and expectations before any official contract is signed. For investors, an MOU signals that parties are serious about collaboration, which can influence future business opportunities and potential growth.<\/p>\n
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\n new energy vehicles
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\n technical
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“two all-new Peugeot-branded new energy vehicles, from 2027”<\/p>\n
New energy vehicles are cars and light trucks that use electricity or alternative fuels instead of relying only on gasoline or diesel, including battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell models. Investors watch them because they signal shifts in consumer demand, regulation, and supply chains\u2014like swapping an old phone for a smart one\u2014and that shift can change sales, raw-material needs, and company valuations across automakers, battery makers, and component suppliers.<\/p>\n
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\n forward-looking statements
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\n regulatory
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“Stellantis Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains forward-looking statements.”<\/p>\n
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company’s outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.<\/p>\n
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AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.<\/p>\n
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\n 05\/15\/2026 – 12:04 AM
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Stellantis and Dongfeng Strengthen Their
Historic Partnership in China and Beyond\u00a0<\/p>\n
Building on their long-standing relationship, Stellantis and Dongfeng Group open a new chapter of their strategic partnership by reinforcing their DPCA joint venture DPCA expected to produce in China all-new Peugeot and Jeep\u00ae models for the Chinese market and for export\u00a0 Stellantis and Dongfeng Group also enter into a non-binding strategic MoU to strengthen even further their cooperation
\u00a0 <\/p>\n
AMSTERDAM and WUHAN, May 15, 2026 \u2013 Stellantis and Dongfeng Group today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement to expand their 34-year partnership through shared production of Peugeot and Jeep\u00ae vehicles in China for the Chinese market and for sales worldwide. Stellantis and Dongfeng Group also signed a non-binding strategic MoU to further strengthen their cooperation by leveraging the two parties\u2019 scale, expertise, and R&D capabilities in the industry.<\/p>\n
Under today\u2019s strategic cooperation agreement, and subject to required approvals and finalization of the relevant implementation agreements, the Dongfeng Peugeot Citro\u00ebn Automobile Co., Ltd (\u201cDPCA\u201d) joint venture is expected to produce at its Wuhan plant initially two all-new Peugeot-branded new energy vehicles, from 2027. These will be based on the latest design language of the all-new concept cars unveiled by Peugeot at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show<\/a>. These products are intended for China and the export to global markets as part of Peugeot\u2019s international growth plan.<\/p>\n The plan also includes the production at DPCA\u2019s Wuhan plant of initially two Jeep\u00ae-branded off-road new energy vehicles for global markets, starting in 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n Powered by the favorable automotive industrial policies of the Hubei province and the Wuhan municipality, the project corresponds to a combined investment of over 8 billion Chinese Yuan (approximately 1 billion euros), of which Stellantis is expected to contribute approximately 130 million euros.<\/p>\n \u201cWith a track record of more than 30 years of collaboration and shared automotive expertise, Stellantis and Dongfeng are ready to further leverage their strengths and introduce all-new vehicles with cutting-edge EV technologies from brands that customers worldwide trust and love,\u201d said Antonio Filosa, Stellantis CEO. \u201cWe look forward to this project and to collaborate even more in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDongfeng Motor has always taken the transformation and revitalization of Dongfeng Peugeot Citro\u00ebn Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) as a key strategic priority, fully supporting and advancing its sustainable development. Through the signing of this strategic cooperation, by integrating Hubei\u2019s industrial strengths, Stellantis\u2019 global layout advantages and Dongfeng\u2019s intelligent electric vehicle technologies, a new path featuring complementary strengths and win-win outcomes for all parties has been forged. This will undoubtedly inject strong momentum into DPCA\u2019s transformation,\u201d said Qing YANG, Dongfeng Group Chairman. <\/p>\n The implementation of the project is subject to the execution of the relevant implementation agreements, including economic and operational principles, and the satisfaction of customary conditions and approvals. <\/p>\n # # #<\/p>\n About Stellantis<\/p>\n Stellantis (NYSE: STLA<\/a> \/ Euronext Milan: STLAM \/ Euronext Paris: STLAP) is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Its unique portfolio of iconic and innovative brands includes Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citro\u00ebn, Dodge, DS Automobiles, FIAT, Jeep\u00ae, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. For more information, visit www.stellantis.com<\/a><\/p>\n For more information, contact:<\/p>\n Fern\u00e3o SILVEIRA +31 6 43 25 43 41 \u2013 fernao.silveira@stellantis.com<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n communications@stellantis.com \u00a0 <\/p>\n Stellantis Forward-Looking Statements\u00a0<\/p>\n This communication contains forward-looking statements. In particular, statements regarding future events and anticipated results of operations, business strategies, the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, future financial and operating results, the anticipated closing date for the proposed transaction and other anticipated aspects of our operations or operating results are forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as \u201cmay\u201d, \u201cwill\u201d, \u201cexpect\u201d, \u201ccould\u201d, \u201cshould\u201d, \u201cintend\u201d, \u201cestimate\u201d, \u201canticipate\u201d, \u201cbelieve\u201d, \u201cremain\u201d, \u201con track\u201d, \u201cdesign\u201d, \u201ctarget\u201d, \u201cobjective\u201d, \u201cgoal\u201d, \u201cforecast\u201d, \u201cprojection\u201d, \u201coutlook\u201d, \u201cprospects\u201d, \u201cplan\u201d, or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on Stellantis\u2019 current state of knowledge, future expectations and projections about future events and are by their nature, subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them. There can be no assurance that the contemplated transactions will be completed or that the expected scope or timing will be achieved.<\/p>\n Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: the ability of Stellantis to launch new products successfully and to maintain vehicle shipment volumes; changes in the global financial markets, general economic environment and changes in demand for automotive products, which is subject to cyclicality; Stellantis\u2019 ability to successfully manage the industry-wide transition from internal combustion engines to full electrification; Stellantis\u2019 ability to offer innovative, attractive products and to develop, manufacture and sell vehicles with advanced features including enhanced electrification, connectivity and autonomous-driving characteristics; Stellantis\u2019 ability to produce or procure electric batteries with competitive performance, cost and at required volumes; Stellantis\u2019 ability to successfully launch new businesses and integrate acquisitions; a significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising information technology systems or the electronic control systems contained in Stellantis\u2019 vehicles; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials, parts, components and systems used in Stellantis\u2019 vehicles; changes in local economic and political conditions; changes in trade policy, the imposition of global and regional tariffs or tariffs targeted to the automotive industry, the enactment of tax reforms or other changes in tax laws and regulations; the level of governmental economic incentives available to support the adoption of battery electric vehicles; the impact of increasingly stringent regulations regarding fuel efficiency requirements and reduced greenhouse gas and tailpipe emissions; various types of claims, lawsuits, governmental investigations and other contingencies, including product liability and warranty claims and environmental claims, investigations and lawsuits; material operating expenditures in relation to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations; the level of competition in the automotive industry, which may increase due to consolidation and new entrants; Stellantis\u2019 ability to attract and retain experienced management and employees; exposure to shortfalls in the funding of Stellantis\u2019 defined benefit pension plans; Stellantis\u2019 ability to provide or arrange for access to adequate financing for dealers and retail customers and associated risks related to the operations of financial services companies; Stellantis\u2019 ability to access funding to execute its business plan; Stellantis\u2019 ability to realize anticipated benefits from joint venture arrangements; disruptions arising from political, social and economic instability; risks associated with Stellantis\u2019 relationships with employees, dealers and suppliers; Stellantis\u2019 ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; developments in labor and industrial relations and developments in applicable labor laws; earthquakes or other disasters; risks and other items described in Stellantis\u2019 Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Current Reports on Form 6-K and amendments thereto filed with the SEC; and other risks and uncertainties.<\/p>\n Any forward-looking statements contained in this communication speak only as of the date of this document and Stellantis disclaims any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. 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