Kuwait Investment Authority cuts stake in Mercedes-Benz

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The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen at the Odeonsplatz, in front of the Theatine Church, ahead of the Munich Motor Show IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, Germany, September 6, 2021. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

FRANKFURT, March 28 (Reuters) - Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund, Mercedes-Benz's (MBGn.DE) third-largest shareholder, is planning to reduce its stake in the German luxury carmaker via the sale of 20 million shares, according to bookrunners.

At price guidance of 69.27 euros apiece, this could rake in 1.385 billion euros ($1.5 billion) for the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), which would reduce its stake to less than 5% from 6.84% now.

"The KIA is committed to continuing the successful partnership with Mercedes-Benz and will remain a key shareholder," Mercedes-Benz said in e-mailed comments.

Frankfurt-listed shares of Mercedes-Benz were 2.3% lower following the news.

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Reporting by Christoph Steitz Editing by Mark Potter

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