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Aston Martin confirms funding talks with potential strategic investors

Aston Martin has confirmed it is in talks with potential investors in a statement to the Stock Exchange. “The Company confirms that is reviewing its funding requirements and various funding options,” the statement read. “It is also engaged in early stage discussions with potential strategic investors in relation to building longer term relationships which may or… Continue reading Aston Martin confirms funding talks with potential strategic investors

Aston Martin talking to investors in funding review

FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is pictured at the new factory in Saint Athan, Wales, Britain December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden (Reuters) – Luxury British carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) said on Friday it was in early stage talks with potential investors about building “longer term relationships” which may or may not involve an equity… Continue reading Aston Martin talking to investors in funding review

What are Aston Martin and Airbus up to? Here’s a teaser

Aston Martin, the maker of luxury sports cars preferred by fictional British spy James Bond, and Toulouse-based aerospace giant Airbus are teaming up on a new venture.Airbus Corporate Helicopters is a major player in the private and business jet market with more than 1,800 aircraft fielded in 130 countries and a market share in excess of 50 per cent.

Aston Martin opens ‘pivotal’ St Athan factory

Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer says the new DBX SUV production plant in St Athan, Wales, which was officially opened on December 6, will be “hugely important” to the firm’s future growth. The facility, which occupies three converted ‘super-hangers’ that were formerly part of the Ministry of Defence St Athan site, will be the sole global… Continue reading Aston Martin opens ‘pivotal’ St Athan factory

Aston Martin not actively pursuing new investors as opens SUV plant

ST ATHAN, Wales (Reuters) – Aston Martin (AML.L), which was reported this week to be the target of Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, said it was not actively pursuing new investors on Friday as it opened a new factory to build its first sport utility vehicle. A name plate for the James Bond 1965 Aston Martin… Continue reading Aston Martin not actively pursuing new investors as opens SUV plant

Aston Martin CEO says shareholders in it for the long-term, not soliciting participation

An Aston Martin logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy ST ATHAN, Wales (Reuters) – Aston Martin’s two major shareholders are in it for the long term and the company is not actively soliciting participation, the firm’s boss said on Friday after a media… Continue reading Aston Martin CEO says shareholders in it for the long-term, not soliciting participation

Aston Martin opens new factory to build key first SUV

A name plate for the James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 coupe is displayed at Sotheby’s auction house in New York, U.S., July 26, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid ST ATHAN, Wales (Reuters) – Aston Martin (AML.L) opened a new factory in Wales on Friday which will build the British automaker’s first sport utility vehicle, key to… Continue reading Aston Martin opens new factory to build key first SUV

Aston Martin shares accelerate on talk of bid by F1 billionaire

Aston Martin Lawrence Stroll, owner of Formula One team Racing point, seeking large stake Aston Martin’s shares had slumped since its flotation just over a year ago. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Shares in Aston Martin have surged on reports that the billionaire owner of a Formula One racing team is preparing to bid for a significant… Continue reading Aston Martin shares accelerate on talk of bid by F1 billionaire

Billionaire Lawrence Stroll seeks big stake in Aston Martin: report

LONDON (Reuters) – Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, owner of Formula One team Racing Point, is preparing a bid for a major stake in Aston Martin (AML.L), Autocar magazine reported, sending the luxury sports car maker’s battered shares up 17% on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A James Bond 1965 Aston Martin DB5 coupe is displayed at Sotheby’s… Continue reading Billionaire Lawrence Stroll seeks big stake in Aston Martin: report