March 22, 2010
Investor buys big in defence concern Saab
The Wallenberg-family controlled firm Investor has purchased 11.2 million b-shares, 10.2 percent of the capital, in defence concern Saab. The price tag comes in at 1.1 billion kronor ($150 million). READ (1 COMMENT) »
Saab's Russian backer seeks clean slate
Vladimir Antonov, the Russian businessman and backer of Spyker Cars' takeover of Saab, has launched a campaign to clear his name from allegations of money laundering and organised crime. READ (5 COMMENTS) »
Saab suppliers recall redundancy notices
The completion of the purchase of Saab by Dutch firm Spyker has led to several subcontractors withdrawing notices of redundancy. READ (28 COMMENTS) »
Spyker completes Saab deal
Spyker and General Motors have completed the final paperwork to seal the Dutch luxury car maker's purchase of Saab Automobile. READ (22 COMMENTS) »
'Saab purchase delayed': Spyker CEO
The purchase of Swedish car maker Saab by Spyker, scheduled to be completed on Tuesday, could be delayed by another day, the Dutch firm's CEO Victor Muller said on Tuesday. READ (4 COMMENTS) »
Antonov pledges $100 million for Saab deal
Vladimir Antonov, the Russian businessman and backer of Spyker Cars, has pledged that he is ready to lend $100 million to the Dutch car maker in order to finance their takeover of Saab. READ (3 COMMENTS) »
Russian businessman finances Saab deal
Vladimir Antonov, the Russian businessman forced to step aside as a condition of the takeover of Saab by Dutch Spyker, has claimed that his banks have financed the first downpayment to General Motors. READ (6 COMMENTS) »
Spyker chief opens door to Russian owner
Spyker CEO Viktor Muller has declared that he would welcome the return of controversial Russian financier Vladimir Antonov to the firm, which recently announced the takeover of Sweden's Saab Automobile. READ (7 COMMENTS) »
Defence firm Saab returns to profitability
Saab Automobile has been losing money for years. But the separate Saab military products company is posting nice profits, though not quite meeting market expectation. READ (10 COMMENTS) »
Spyker chief upbeat as EIB approves Saab loan
The European Investment Bank has given the all clear for the completion of a €400 million loan to Saab Automobile. READ (13 COMMENTS) »
- 12/02 Saab green light from Spyker shareholders (6 comments) »
- 08/02 EU approves Sweden's Saab loan guarantee (11 comments) »
- 05/02 Saab dealers: we'll help pay for Spyker deal (19 comments) »
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