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Troubled CMC now up for sale
mwekez@ji
#1 Posted : Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:22:46 AM
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Nairobi, Kenya: Negotiations are at an advanced stage for a strategic partner to acquire majority shareholding in troubled motor vehicle dealer Cooper Motors Corporation ( CMC) Group Limited.

“The firm has already placed a takeover bid and reported its intentions to the Capital Markets Authority as officials at CMC perform due diligence before concluding the deal,” CMC Chief Executive Joel Kibe said.

He made the disclosure Wednesday during a stormy 49th Annual General Meeting, where shareholders protested before finally approving the company’s accounts and financial statements.

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/...bled-cmc-now-up-for-sale
VituVingiSana
#2 Posted : Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:26:03 AM
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Perhaps the best way out for CMC as it struggles with its image/branding, sales, franchises, etc... The good news is that the shareholders can expect a hefty premium for the shares...
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
hisah
#3 Posted : Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:34:25 AM
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This will be a saving grace for the trapped shareholders. If indeed the deal pulls through they won't experience the uchumi relisting bloodbath. But should such a deal flop...
$15/barrel oil... The commodities lehman moment arrives as well as Sovereign debt volcano!
josimar
#4 Posted : Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:41:29 AM
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In most cases it is the company taking over that announces its intentions , not the other way round. Am just wondering what will happen if this strategic buyer opts out of this arrangement.
Jamani
#5 Posted : Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:43:42 AM
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@josimar, I thought Ak announced before dimensions data said a word.
wilyum
#6 Posted : Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:53:34 AM
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there are guys form middle east buying,insider info tells me that it has now been going on for like 2 months.
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