Comments on: Porsche and VW merge as auto consolidation continues

By: Edward Harrison

Edward Harrison — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:40:34 +0000

exactly. it shows they really wanted VW badly and they overstretched themselves in a reckless way. BTW, I could see the name being Porsche Volkswagen, but I have heard they would use Porsche as the legal entity to consummate the deal.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:59:21 +0000

Quote: “Why Porsche took on so much debt is beyond me”

That bit is rather simple to explain: They wanted to take over VW, and the money had to come from somewhere.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:57:05 +0000

Quote: "My understanding is that the new company will carry the Porsche name and trade under its ticker symbol"

Was that reported anywhere?

I find it hard to imagine (which of course doesn't mean that it's wrong).

By: Edward Harrison

Edward Harrison — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:40:34 +0000

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:59:21 +0000

Quote: “Why Porsche took on so much debt is beyond me”

That bit is rather simple to explain: They wanted to take over VW, and the money had to come from somewhere.

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:57:05 +0000