Oct 30 (Reuters) - Italian automaker Fiat Chrysler is considering a 5 billion euro ($5.56 billion) special dividend, as part of a potential combination with Peugeot owner PSA, according to a verified tweet by a Bloomberg reporter on Wednesday.
PSA would offload its stake in car parts supplier Faurecia as part of the potential deal, according to the tweet. (bit.ly/2Npbkof)
Talks between Fiat Chrysler and PSA over a potential tie-up that could create a $50 billion car giant gathered pace on Wednesday, with one source saying a deal could be announced as early as Thursday, Reuters reported. ($1 = 0.8993 euros) (Reporting by Sanjana Shivdas in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
