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NewsOctober 12, 2011

Dollar Thrifty Announces Termination of Solicitation Process

After the company didn't receive any offers that its board approved of, it says it will continue to execute the current stand-alone plan.

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NewsOctober 10, 2011

No 'Final' Bid from Hertz for Dollar Thrifty

Back on Aug. 21, Dollar Thrifty had asked for final bids from Hertz and Avis, which dropped out Sept. 6. Though Dollar Thrifty did not accept an earlier bid from Hertz, a Hertz spokesperson says ‘Hertz remains interested.’

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NewsSeptember 14, 2011

Avis Budget Drops Bid for Dollar Thrifty

In a regulatory filing today, Avis Budget Group Inc. said it is dropping its bid for Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group because of “current market conditions.”

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NewsSeptember 12, 2011

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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NewsAugust 15, 2011

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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NewsAugust 8, 2011

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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NewsAugust 1, 2011

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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NewsJuly 15, 2011

Hertz Files Hart-Scott-Rodino Notification

Hertz has filed a Notification and Report Form with the federal antitrust authorities under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.

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NewsJune 14, 2011

Avis Budget Group to Buy Avis Europe

Purchase price is approximately $1 billion total. “While Avis Budget will continue to monitor the Dollar Thrifty situation, the Company's focus squarely will be on completing and integrating the significant acquisition of Avis Europe,” according to a press statement by the companies.

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NewsJune 6, 2011

DTAG Recommends Shareholders Take No Action Regarding Hertz Exchange Offer

Dollar Thrifty’s Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders not tender their shares pursuant to Hertz's offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty for $72 per Dollar Thrifty share, consisting of $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz common stock.

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