** Shares in Turkey's Tofas BIST:TOASO rise around 3% after the Turkish automaker signed manufacturing agreement with Stellantis Europe
** Tofas said it signs manufacturing agreement with Stellantis Europe SpA with an annual capacity of 150,000 units, involving an investment of up to 256 million euros ($301.21 million)
** Manufacturing grants Tofas right to produce and distribute in Turkey "K9"'s light commercial vehicle and "Combi" versions in multi-energy platforms for Stellantis brands (Fiat, Opel, Citroën, Peugeot) and determining conditions regarding sale of vehicles and spare parts
** Brokerage Global Menkul Degerler says agreement will support the domestic market, boost exports, develop the local supply chain, and contribute to employment, strengthening Tofas's strategic position
** "We regard the news positively" Global Menkul Degerler adds
** The stock is among best performers on BIST-100 index BIST:XU100, which is up 0.24%
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