Drive value: Automotive M&A insights 2009

 

This edition of Automotive M&A Insights provides an annual review of M&A activity and key trends within the global automotive industry. As we look back at 2009, how did distress in the sector drive consolidation, restructuring and acquisitions by opportunistic strategic and financial buyers? We invite you to take a closer look at how the heightened level of government involvement distorted deal value and what were the leading trends that drove the deal market. Additional highlights include a look at transaction activity by sector and region and the top 10 deals by sector. What does 2010 hold for your company? Better understand the outlook for deal activity and trends in 2010 and beyond including a return to the traditional drivers of M&A -- driving economies of scale, acquiring technology and expanding geographic and customer base.