Tagged Dollar Thrifty

Hertz Extends Deadline for Exchange Offer to Dollar Thrifty

The exchange offer and withdrawal rights will expire Nov. 1, but no other aspect of the terms or offerings changed.

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Rental Fleets Continue Recovery from Hurricane Irene

Enterprise and Dollar Rent-A-Car locations in the path of Hurricane Irene are working with utilities companies and local governments to provide community relief, while also repairing their own damages.

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Dollar Thrifty Asks Hertz and Avis to Submit 'Best and Final Offers'

Dollar Thrifty says it intends to solicit final proposals in early October.

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Hertz Receives Request for Additional Information from FTC Regarding Proposed Acquisition of Dollar Thrifty

Hertz has received a request for additional information from the FTC relating to Hertz's proposed acquisition of Dollar Thrifty.

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Mother Nature Drives the Market in Q2

The public car rental companies adapted to supply disruptions and an unprecedented used car market while suffering through a “frustrating” merger process.

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Dollar Thrifty Revenue, Earnings Flat for Q2

Company cites earnings pressure from merger-related expenses, weak rate environment and Japan supply disruptions, partially offset by a decline in direct vehicle and operating expenses.

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Teamsters Call On Dollar Thrifty Board to Redeem Poison Pill

Board's contradictory strategy erodes shareholder value; threatens merger options, say Teamsters.

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Are We Any Closer to a Hertz and Dollar Thrifty Merger?

Between Hertz’s purchase of a major leasing company and Avis Budget Group’s bid for Avis Europe, it’s time reassess the merger landscape.

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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces Pricing of $500 Million of Medium-Term Asset Backed Notes

Rental Car Finance Corp. ("RCFC"), priced $500 million in aggregate principal amount of medium-term Series 2011-1 rental car asset backed notes.

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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce second quarter 2011 financial results prior to market open on Monday, August 8, 2011.

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Which Hybrids Pay Back the Quickest?

After five years and 15,000 miles of driving per year, are there any hybrids that actually have a lower cost of ownership than their gas-engine counterparts? One unexpected vehicle takes the prize.

How Far Will Cell Phone Bans Go?

The federal government means business with its new law banning cell phone use while driving commercial vehicles. Can the laws go even further, and how should fleets react?

Righting a Wrong in Arizona

Arizona is one of a super minority of states in which auto rental companies are required by statute to pay for the negligent acts of their renters. Look for new legislation in the coming weeks that proposes to change that.

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