Driving value: Automotive M&A insights 2010

This edition provides an annual review of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity and key trends within the global automotive industry. This publication explores global automotive transactions and key trends within the global automotive sector, including:

  • A review of 2010 automotive deal activity among vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, vehicle financiers, and other related sectors.
  • Key trends that drove the deal market including; stabilization of economic climate, recovery of light vehicle assembly volumes, significant growth in the Asia M&A market and buyers seeking growth versus sellers divesting money-losing operations.
  • A look at the transaction activity by sector and region.
  • Outlook for deal activity and trends in 2011 and beyond, including a return to the traditional drivers of M&A --driving economies of scale, acquiring technology and expanding geographic and customer base.