From showroom to scrapyard

Article Abstract:

Car manufacturers are facing significant challenges as the 21st century approaches. In particular, supply is exceeding demand, and manufacturers are coming under pressure to reduce costs and capacity. It is likely that a number of merger and acquisition deals will be agreed. There will be significant changes at dealership level, with retail outlets no longer being restricted by franchise deals with manufacturers. Both car manufacturers and retailers will be affected by the shift towards using the internet to order new cars.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Dealers, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, New and used car dealers, Economic aspects, Automobile industry, Automotive dealers, Automobile dealers

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Planet M&A goes into orbit

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Both the chemical and food industries of Europe proved to be productive hunting grounds for potential mergers and acquisition investors during 1999, driving the market to its highest value ever. The food retail sector reported record mergers and acquisition deals, with the most noticeable being the $10.7 billion takeover of Asda by US-retail giant Walmart. Consolidation in the chemical and oil industry lead to several large deals being closed during 1999.

Planning, Europe, Acquisitions and mergers

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Debt teams go from auction to action

Article Abstract:

The state and potential further growth of the leveraged buyouts (LBOs) market in Europe is explored. The value of LBO deals and the sources of debt provision are analysed.

Analysis, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Deutsche Bank AG, United Biscuits Ltd., Leveraged buyouts, Hicks, Muse, Tate and Furst Inc., DTBKY, Hillsdown Holdings PLC

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