Monthly Archives: September 2011

Timing of the reorganisation appeal

September 13, 2011 14:28 Line

By: Swade

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I hate to sound like a broken record, but I’m going to have to wheel out the mantra we used back when Saab was being sold in 2009/10. Please observe the non-official spokesmodel to the right (original vendor here and …
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Press Release: Saab Automobile Lodges Appeal Against District Court Ruling

September 12, 2011 17:02 Line

By: Swade

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Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB and its subsidiaries Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB (collectively Saab Automobile) today lodged their appeal against the District Court’s decision last week to reject Saab …
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The start of another rollercoaster week at Saab Automobile

September 12, 2011 15:22 Line

By: Swade

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Want an idea of what it’s like working at Saab Automobile right now? Last week we had a failed application for reorganisation of the company. Downer. Late in the week, we galvanised and employees heard that the executive team would …
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Press Release: Saab Automobile Confirms Bankruptcy Filing By Swedish Unions

September 12, 2011 15:19 Line

By: Swade

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Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) and Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) confirm that Swedish unions Unionen and Ledarna filed for bankruptcy of Saab Automobile. The court has received the filing, but has not yet rendered a judgment which could …
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Press Release: SAAB AUTOMOBILE SIGNS EUR 70 MILLION TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT

September 12, 2011 11:13 Line

By: Swade

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Zeewolde, The Netherlands, 12 September 2011 – Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) signed a technology license agreement with a special purpose vehicle named Swedish Automobile coöperatief U.A. (SPV). The license agreement relates to the …
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In Saab’s Corner – Overview.

September 10, 2011 8:42 Line

By: Swade

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Below you’ll find a five-part series of articles called ‘In Saab’s Corner’. Right now there is a lot of talk going on about the financial side of this company. We’ve been beaten from pillar to post in certain markets and …
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In Saab’s Corner – Our vehicles

September 10, 2011 8:42 Line

By: Swade

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In the car industry, it all comes down to product. The cars you’re offering to your customers. We currently have the biggest range of Saab vehicles we’ve ever had – and that range is getting better every year. Since being …
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In Saab’s Corner – our deals with Pang Da and Youngman

September 10, 2011 8:41 Line

By: Swade

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On July 4th, Saab signed agreements with two Chinese companies, Pang Da and Youngman. The signatures on those deals converted what was a Memorandum of Understanding into a binding agreement that subject to approvals, will provide the stability, strength and …
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In Saab’s Corner – Our Brand

September 10, 2011 8:40 Line

By: Swade

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Much has been made of the damage done to our brand in recent years and there’s no denying that some of this is true, especially in recent months. In Scandinavia, the spotlight has been on this company in a way …
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In Saab’s Corner – Technology

September 10, 2011 8:40 Line

By: Swade

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This is a tricky one to tackle. How do you cover technology without covering stuff that you’re not actually allowed to talk about that much – future stuff? Nevertheless, I’ll give it a try. Saab have always had a good …
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