Nissan writes off Carlos Ghosn in $83 Million charge
By Bloomberg
13 February 2019 |
5:55 am
Nissan Motor Co. warned of its lowest profit in six years as it took an $83 million charge related to the compensation of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.
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