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Aston Martin Secures £125 Million Through F1 Stake Sale and Yew Tree Investment

Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree Consortium increases its stake to 33% as the luxury carmaker works to stabilize finances and address mounting losses.

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Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 21, 2025 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso during the sprint qualifying REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Lawrence Stroll in 2023.

Overview

  • Aston Martin is raising over £125 million through the sale of its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team and a £52.5 million investment from Lawrence Stroll's Yew Tree Consortium.
  • Stroll's stake in Aston Martin has increased from 27.7% to 33%, with plans to potentially raise it further to 35%, pending regulatory approval for a takeover rule waiver.
  • The company reaffirmed its sponsorship and branding presence in Formula One despite the stake sale, which is expected to generate at least £74 million.
  • Aston Martin has revised its 2025 sales forecast to 'modest growth,' citing the impact of new U.S. tariffs and weak demand in key markets like China.
  • Shares of Aston Martin rose by up to 13% following the announcement, reflecting cautious investor optimism about the company's financial turnaround efforts.