Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Aston Martin owner receives offer for shares
AN UN-NAMED suitor has offered to buy the half stake in Aston Martin owned by Kuwaiti finance group, Investment Dar.
"The company has received purchase offers but has not discussed these offers up to now," Dar said.
Dar bought nearly 50% of Aston Martin in March. It was part of a joint bid with investment fund, Adeem Investment. The £479m deal was headed by Prodrive's David Richards who was appointed chairman of the car-maker.
DATED: 09.05.07
FEED: AW
"The company has received purchase offers but has not discussed these offers up to now," Dar said.
Dar bought nearly 50% of Aston Martin in March. It was part of a joint bid with investment fund, Adeem Investment. The £479m deal was headed by Prodrive's David Richards who was appointed chairman of the car-maker.
DATED: 09.05.07
FEED: AW
