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NewsDecember 8, 2010

Stocks Rise as Hertz, Avis Battle for Dollar Thrifty

Shares of Hertz have jumped 44 percent over the past three months. Avis, which has a $1.57 billion bid for Dollar Thrifty awaiting government approval, has seen shares rise 46 percent.

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NewsDecember 8, 2010

Lawsuit Filed to Block Avis Budget From Acquiring Dollar Thrifty

The plaintiffs’ complaint states that the acquisition will lessen competition, increase prices, reduce supply and negatively impact service.

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NewsOctober 20, 2010

Dollar Thrifty Investor Sells Shares, but Stock Could Still Have Appeal

The car rental company’s stock price will depend on the health of the overall economy.

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NewsOctober 13, 2010

Where the Avis, Dollar Thrifty Saga Goes from Here

Avis has yet to enter into a merger agreement with Dollar Thrifty and has not commenced its promised exchange offer for Dollar Thrifty.

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NewsOctober 6, 2010

Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty Cooperate in Seeking Regulatory Approval

In a joint statement the two companies said: 'Dollar Thrifty and Avis Budget have agreed to cooperate with respect to Avis Budget's efforts to pursue antitrust clearance of the proposed acquisition by Avis Budget of Dollar Thrifty.'

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NewsOctober 1, 2010

Avis Reaffirms Commitment to Acquire Dollar Thrifty

Avis Budget states it is planning an exchange offer for Dollar Thrifty's shares within the next 10 business days.

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NewsOctober 1, 2010

Hertz Shifts Focus to Advantage Expansion

Hertz states it is taking the necessary steps to cease activities related to the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2010

Dollar Thrifty's Shareholders Reject Hertz's $1.46 Billion Takeover Offer

Prior to the shareholder vote, Hertz said it would end efforts to acquire Dollar Thrifty if DTAG shareholders rejected the deal. The final vote results totaled 11,811,154 votes for and 13,830,126 against, with 4,735 abstentions.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2010

DTAG Shareholder to Vote Against Hertz Merger

One top Dollar Thrifty shareholder said Hertz’s cash-and-stock offer undervalues his holdings.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2010

Dollar Thrifty Board Recommends Hertz Deal, Again

Dollar Thrifty press release states: "Avis Budget has not demonstrated to our satisfaction ... that it would adequately protect our shareholders in the event that Avis Budget is unable to obtain the required regulatory approvals."

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