The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that Magna International has so
far focused on small targets
when it has been making acquisitions,
but it has the ability to
make a transaction in the range
of $3-billion (U.S.) to $5-billion (U.S.),
says chief executive officer Don Walker. The Globe's Greg Keenan writes that Mr. Walker says whether it makes such a purchase
would depend on the target
company's footprint,
competitive position and technology. Mr. Walker says Magna will not make an acquisition
-- big or small -- just for the
sake of making an acquisition.
While Magna is
"quite actively looking" at targets,
it is also assessing its own
portfolio of products to make
sure it makes sense to stay in
those businesses.
Mr. Walker has talked for several
years about examining all the
components the company makes
and divesting or otherwise exiting
product areas where it is not
among the leaders. Mr. Keenan says that internal
review appears to be reaching
some conclusions. BMO Nesbitt Burns analyst Peter Sklar says his outlook for Magna is negative. He says Magna's
share profit projections of between
$9.22 (U.S.) and $9.68 (U.S.) for 2015 are less
than his estimate of $10.18 (U.S.).
© 2024 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.