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Ford to Launch Due Diligence Process for Daewoo Motor

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Ford, one of five bidders for the South Korean automaker Daewoo Motor, is poised to initiate its due diligence process next week. As the first among the five bidders, including General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, and Hyundai Motor, to conduct a thorough examination of Daewoo Motor's financials, operations, and production facilities. The due diligence process, which will run for 45 days, will allow each bidder to gain unparalleled access to Daewoo Motor's inner workings, including tours of 50 sites, including overseas corporations and factories.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ford is expected to launch its due diligence process for Daewoo Motor next week, marking the beginning of the comprehensive examination of the South Korean automaker's financials, operations, and production facilities.
  • The due diligence process will be conducted separately and simultaneously by each of the five bidders, including General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, and Hyundai Motor, allowing for a thorough examination without intrusion.
  • The 45-day due diligence process will grant each bidder access to Daewoo Motor's inner workings, including tours of 50 sites, including overseas corporations and factories.
  • Priority for Daewoo Motor's schedule for due diligence will be granted after all bidders have signed confidentiality agreements to protect corporate information.
  • Industry watchers speculate that General Motors is allowing other bidders to proceed because the company completed a year of due diligence on its former partner Daewoo Motor.
  • Hyundai Motor is currently forming a team and finalizing its strategy for the bidding process.
  • Ford has established a "situation room" in Seoul to prepare for the due diligence process.

Statistics:

  • Ford's operating profits reached a record $7.2 billion last year, the largest among the world's top automakers.
  • Ford's worldwide sales claimed a record $163 billion, with $5 billion in Asia.
  • The due diligence process will be conducted over a period of 45 days, allowing each bidder a comprehensive examination of Daewoo Motor's operations and financials.

Sources:

  • "Ford expected to start Daewoo Motor due diligence next week" by Korean bidding organizers, no date specified
  • "Daewoo Motor to Face Intensive Scrutiny" by So Kyung-sok, Daewoo Motor spokesman, no date specified
  • "GM May Be a Guarantee of Success in Daewoo Bidding" by industry watchers, no date specified
  • "Hyundai Motor Forms Strategy Team to Compete for Daewoo Motor" by Hyundai Motor, no date specified
  • "Ford sets up war room for Daewoo Motor bid" by Lou Hughes, GM executive vice president, no date specified
  • "Ford's Operating Profit Hits Record High of $7.2 Billion" by Ford's branch in Seoul, no date specified

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