Dana Comments on Decision by GKN Shareholders

MAUMEE, Ohio, March 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) acknowledges the decision by a majority of the shareholders of GKN plc to accept the proposal by Melrose Industries plc to acquire GKN.  As a consequence, it appears unlikely that our proposed combination with GKN Driveline will proceed. “We are, of course, disappointed by today’s outcome… Continue reading Dana Comments on Decision by GKN Shareholders

Hyundai streamlines governance structure for M&As, build up core business

SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Group’s plan to streamline its governance structure among affiliates will pave the way for future mergers and acquisitions and help it focus on its mainstay car manufacturing business, local analysts here said Thursday. On Wednesday, the country’s biggest carmaker announced it will spin off the module manufacturing and… Continue reading Hyundai streamlines governance structure for M&As, build up core business

Renault shares leap after Nissan merger report

Shares in Renault hit levels not seen for more than a decade on Thursday following a report the French brand is to merge with Nissan. The two companies, which have operated an alliance since 1999, would form a new, single, listed company under the plans being discussed, according to the Bloomberg financial news service which… Continue reading Renault shares leap after Nissan merger report

The key questions on the attempted hostile takeover of GKN

The war of words is almost over as GKN shareholders have until Thursday lunchtime to decide if they back GKN’s board or a new future under Melrose. But just what is at stake? :: What is GKN? GKN is the third-largest engineering company in the FTSE 100 after BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. It is also… Continue reading The key questions on the attempted hostile takeover of GKN

Daimler-BMW mobility venture aims to be global player – Daimler CFO

STUTTGART: Daimler and BMW‘s new joint mobility services division aims to become a global player through both organic growth and acquisitions, Daimler Chief Financial Officer Bodo Uebber said on Thursday. “We want to grow significantly and we are in a position to handle large acquisitions,” Uebber said. The two leading German luxury carmakers unveiled plans… Continue reading Daimler-BMW mobility venture aims to be global player – Daimler CFO

Nissan and Renault in merger talks, says report

Industry by Sam Sheehan, Autocar UK Mar 29, 2018 Renault and Nissan already share platforms and technology in their cars Nissan and Renault are in talks about merging to create one new company, according to reports by business news agency Bloomberg. The Japanese and French car makers have been in an alliance since 1999, with Mitsubishi joining in 2016,… Continue reading Nissan and Renault in merger talks, says report

Renault: new rumors about a merger with Nissan make the title leap

New rumors surrounding the Renault-Nissan Alliance have sparked the share price of Renault on Thursday morning: the agency “Bloomberg” says that the two manufacturers have initiated discussions for a merger, under the auspices the president of the alliance, Carlos Ghosn himself. The idea would be to create a new company, which would be based in… Continue reading Renault: new rumors about a merger with Nissan make the title leap

Nissan and Renault could merge to form one company, says report

Nissan and Renault are in talks about merging to create one new company, according to reports by business news agency Bloomberg. The Japanese and French car makers have been in an alliance since 1999, with Mitsubishi joining in 2016, helping the trio to overtake the Volkswagen Group as the largest car company in the world. But… Continue reading Nissan and Renault could merge to form one company, says report

SAIC may set up car factory in Egypt

A worker checks the quality of newly made cars at an assembly line of SAIC Motor in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province. [Photo by Yu Fangping/For China Daily] CAIRO-China’s giant carmaker SAIC Motor is planning to set up a car manufacturing factory in Egypt, a top Egyptian official said on Sunday. Egypt’s Minister of Trade… Continue reading SAIC may set up car factory in Egypt

Renault shares jump after Nissan merger report

Shares in French car maker Renault have jumped 5.4% at the opening of trading after a report that it is in merger talks with Japanese car giant Nissan. Bloomberg reported that the companies are discussing becoming one entity with a single stock. The companies have been in a strategic alliance since 1999. Asked about the… Continue reading Renault shares jump after Nissan merger report