Nissan Sees $5.3 Billion Loss as Restructuring Charges Mount (2)

Nissan Motor Co. warned it will post a net loss of as much as ¥750 billion ($5.3 billion) for the fiscal year that ended in March — a record annual deficit — as restructuring charges weigh on the struggling Japanese carmaker.

With an aging lineup, Nissan has been discounting its cars in order to avoid building up inventory, eroding profits. Analysts on average were projecting a loss of ¥112 billion, which itself was worse than Nissan’s prior outlook for a deficit of ¥80 billion.

The even weaker-than-expected results will put increasing pressure on Nissan to find another lifeline after ...