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Volkswagen cost cuts: supervisory vote seen as clear, Citi says

Citi analysts say it is the clear choice ahead of Volkswagen’s supervisory board vote Friday on the next leg of its cost-cutting plan, noting it would be difficult to defend market share and cash flow without further cuts.

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The choice seems clear ahead of Volkswagen supervisory board's vote Friday on the next leg of the cost-cutting plan, Citi analysts write.

Without further cost reductions, the German carmaker cannot defend its 26% EU market share, core brand margins will fade, free cash flow will disappear, and its…