Santander Plunges After Report Fiat Chrysler Is Considering Its Own Lending Unit
Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. shares fell the most intraday in almost two years after its auto-finance partner Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV was said to prepare an announcement on forming its own captive lending unit. As part of its five-year strategy plan to be announced Friday, Fiat Chrysler is likely to announce the intention to form a finance unit in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the automaker’s plans. Shares of Dallas-based Santander plunged as much as 9.6 percent, the steepest intraday drop since July 2016.