Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Volkswagen engineers with securities fraud for an alleged insider-trading scheme connected to the German automaker's joint venture with Rivian. The indictment alleges that Michael Stamp and Marcus Plank made more than $300,000 in illegal profits by purchasing Rivian stock and options after learning of the planned joint venture, codenamed Project Climb, but before the public announcement on June 25, 2024. Following the announcement, Rivian's stock price rose 23%, and the pair sold their positions, with Stamp realizing about $250,000, Plank about $50,000, and a close family member of Plank about $12,000. The joint venture, initially involving a $5 billion commitment from Volkswagen, has since grown to $5.8 billion, making Volkswagen Rivian's largest shareholder. Stamp and Plank were arrested in San Jose and face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

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The joint venture with Volkswagen, now $5.8B, makes VW largest shareholder; stock rose 23% on announcement.

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Two Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to the Rivian joint venture, facing up to 25 years in prison.

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Two Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to the Rivian joint venture, facing up to 25 years in prison.

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