My money is on a buy-out of PAG backed by private equity and hedge funds. Who knows, maybe some big automotive suppliers might be part of such a deal. None of the automobile manufacturers is a likely buyer, either because of their own problems, or because Volvo/Jaguar/Land Rover would not be compatible and easily integrated.
The arguments which speak for Porsche are valid for the three brands on their own…
They do not interfere with each other and therefore do not cannibalise. Despite that they have a great potential sharing development and components. All have incredible brand recognition and potential value. Volvo might need some joint ventures for engines and platforms and PSA has demonstrated that this strategy works quite well.
Oh btw, why not spycing the dish with a little bit of GM’s like Subaru and Saab in the mix. Sounds like fun. oh and maybe Mazda, hey offer Ford an attractive price and they couldn’t say no, could they? Adding those brands to the lot would be the making of an new interesting major player.
The buyers are about to make a very good deal, all three brands together at a bargain price. Buy three for the price of two. And I think the best argument for such a deal is Ford: they wouldn’t sell if they weren’t desperate.
The only parties likely to spoil such a deal are the Chinese, after all, they could even add old Rover to the deal…
June 21, 2007 at 4:36 am |
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August 2, 2007 at 9:27 am |
I’d have thought a private equity buyout of Jaguar/Land Rover would be most likely. Volvo, if Ford do sell it, would most likely end up being purchased by an existing car manufacturer.