Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Investopedia: Fiat Finally Convinces CNH To Seal The Deal

The laws and regulations that govern mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Europe are a fair bit different than those in the United States, particularly as they relate to minority shareholders. Similar to how Alcon ultimately secured a better offer for shareholders, despite the fact that Novartis (NYSE:NVS) already owned more than three-quarters of the company, CNH Global (NYSE:CNH) has succeeded in obtaining better terms from Fiat Industrial (OTC:FNDSF) - a company that incorporates most of the non-auto businesses of Fiat (OTC:FIATY) for the 12% stake that Fiat did not already own.

Please read the full article at Investopedia:
http://www.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2012/Fiat-Finally-Convinces-CNH-To-Seal-The-Deal-CNH-FNDSF-FIATY-DE1126.aspx

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