MILAN, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Stellantis ( STLA ) has told

analysts that new CEO Antonio Filosa would take longer than

initially envisaged to prepare the automaker's latest strategic

plan, which was now expected in the first half of 2026.

"While we had initially indicated the first quarter of 2026,

it would now be more accurate to say the first half of 2026," a

Stellantis ( STLA ) manager said according to the transcript of an

analyst call held on Friday showed.

"We expect to make final decisions on timing relatively soon

and communicate it promptly at that time," the manager added.