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BMW hasn't ruled out more takeovers

 
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BMW hasn't ruled out more takeovers

BMW hasn't ruled out more takeovers

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BMW has not ruled out a possible takeover as part of its new growth strategy that’s expected to be unveiled later in the year. In an interview with German newspaper Börsen-Zeitung, BMW finance chief Stefan Krause told reporters that “the possibility of acquisitions is not ruled out in principle.”

Krause didn’t reveal any potential targets, but previous reports suggested that BMW was considering an acquisition of Volvo and had even met with the Swede’s finance team on a fact finding mission. BMW is, however, wary of the mistakes made with the failed takeover of the Rover Group seven years ago but isn’t deterred from trying again with a new partner.

Other strategies that BMW will focus on cover such things as new products, currency hedging, improving production efficiency and a possible collaboration on developing and building environmentally friendly engines.



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  1. By HECTOR Posted: 7/12/2007 7:28am PDT

    You'd think that after Daimler Benz lost $37B in its acquisition of Chrysler that these overreaching CEOs would be more cautious but apparently that's not the case. Porsche is gunning to become the German Toyota and it remains to be seen whether this is a good move. Why can't these companies exist on their own? Volvo makes good cars, why must they be under someone's thumb?
     
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  2. By admin Posted: 7/12/2007 8:57am PDT

    Because the automotive business is becoming increasingly cut-throat. These companies need to use economies of scale to reduce costs, otherwise they can be in some serious financial trouble.
     
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