Penske Announces Tentative Deal to Buy Saturn Brand from GM
If the transaction is completed, Penske Automotive Group would obtain the rights to the Saturn brand, acquire certain assets including the Saturn parts inventory and have the right to distribute vehicles and parts through the Saturn Dealership network.
Metaldyne to Sell Majority of Assets through Bankruptcy Process
Company reaches non-binding agreement to sell businesses as going concerns.
Earl Scheib Acquired by Kelly Capital for $2 Per Share in Cash Merger
This transaction, inclusive of debt assumed and transaction costs, is valued at approximately $16.7 million.
The Week in Review (April 27-May 1, 2009)
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Investor Group Emerges to Acquire Saturn
Black Oak LLC and Saturn Retailers strive to save 10,000 American jobs.
GM and Chrysler Given Ultimatums; GM’s Wagoner Resigns at Obama’s Request
Both General Motors and Chrysler are under intense scrutiny from the U.S. government after it was announced that the White House has rejected the two automakers’ restructuring plans.
GM to Buy Delphi Steering Business
The move, expected to be officially announced this week, has been described as a stabilizing strategy for both GM and Delphi, which has been under bankruptcy protection since 2005.
Penda and Durakon Industries to Merge
The name of the new entity will be Penda Corp., with headquarters in Portage, Wis.
General Dynamics to Acquire AxleTech International
The company is based in Troy, Mich., and has manufacturing facilities in Oshkosh, Wis.; Detroit; Chicago; St. Etienne, France; and Osasco, Brazil.
Tom Marx and Paul Cooperstein Announce Formation of Marx Group Advisors
New business will help aftermarket buyers and sellers with mergers and acquisitions