Joie de vivre! je napisal/-a:Kako je lahko AM imel 100-letno izgubo in se hkrati obdržal do danes? To je skregano z vsako ekonomsko logiko...
Potem, ko je še pred kratkim Fordova elitna divizija izgledala kot harmonična družinica, se pri Fordu zdaj ozirajo tudi za kupci znamke Aston Martin. Koncern, ki ga mučijo izgube, pridelane predvsem s strani te elitne družinice, je napovedal, da je za dobre denarčke pripravljen prodati svoj večinski delež tudi v družbi iz Warwickshira.
Pri Fordu so večinski delež, ki je takrat znašal 75 odstotkov, kupili leta 1987, čez sedem let pa je AM postal v celoti last ameriškega koncerna. Pred kratkim je v javnost pricurljala tudi vest, da bo tovarna prve dobičke žela šele čez štiri desetletja. Bržkone se kupcev za Aston Martin ne bo trlo...
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today it has begun the process of exploring strategic options for Aston Martin, with particular emphasis on a potential sale of all or a portion of the unit.
“As part of our ongoing strategic review, we have determined that Aston Martin may be an attractive opportunity to raise capital and generate value," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Ford. “Aston Martin Lagonda has flourished under Ford ownership, which is why we believe it is prudent to consider a sale of all or part of this prized brand. Since Aston Martin’s dealer network, product architecture and size are distinctly different from other Ford brands, it is the most logical and capital-smart divestiture choice. The objective of any sale would be to position Aston Martin within a structure and resource base sufficient to allow it to reach its full potential, while enabling Ford to efficiently raise capital for its other brands.”
Mr. Ford added, "Regarding our other Premier Automotive Group brands, we've made no decisions, as our review of strategic alternatives continues. However, we continue to be encouraged by Jaguar's progress and by the strength and consumer appeal of the Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo product lineups."
The company said there can be no assurance that the decision to explore strategic options for Aston Martin will result in any transaction, which would be subject to Board approval. Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and more than 100 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. Its automotive-related services include Ford Motor Credit Company.
Date: August 31, 2006
Source: Ford Media Site
Joie de vivre! je napisal/-a:Enako se govori tudi za Jaguar in Land Rover. Skupina PAG gre torej v franže.
Kaj mislite, kdo bo kupil AM, Jaguar, LR oz. komu bi po vašem mnenju te znamke najbolj prišle prav?
LP,
Joie
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