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Volkswagen - Porsche merger

December 4, 2009

Analysis of:Volkswagen board moves closer to Porsche merger | economictimes.indiatimes.com

BenefitsPorsche’s $17.2 billion accumulated debt eliminated by 2011 at merger completion.AchievementsVW’s Polo car won the 2010 European Car of the Year award beating Toyota’s iQ. Porsche won the 2009 Ideal Vehicle Award (IVA). Porsche surpassed Jaguar and Buick in 2009 premium brand.MarketThe VW/Porsche merger would increase VW’s market share and Porsche would be added to its multi-brand image.Competitive landscapeVolkswagen’s goal is to become the number one global leader, and its strategy is to penetrate the U.S. market in 2011 by opening an automobile factory in Tennessee.

Should the government intervene in corporate executive compensation?

October 30, 2009

Analysis of:Obama Taking Hands-Off Stance on Citi, AIG Pay | www.bloomberg.com

Obama’s administration should not have to micro-manage the financial institution, such as AIG, Citi, which received tarp money. However, the administration is correct in letting Kenneth Feinberg, U.S. Treasury Department, handle this issue concerning misappropriation of funds. The government should have given tarp money with strict restrictions on use of funds: (i) increase cash reserves level, (ii) reduce debt, and (iii) spend on capital investments.

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