Chrysler Hard Times
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Chrysler Hard Times
"Increasingly, rumors have been swirling about whether Chrysler will be forced to sell off valuable assets if its fortunes don't turn around. A leading candidate would be Jeep, which is widely considered to have the most value among Chrysler brands."
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I am definately not the smartest guy... But doesn't it seem completely illogical to sell the most profitable part of your company if you are not doing well?? Yes I am sure it is a quick fix, but the long term effects would probably be a disater.
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petenice15 got it right on the money (no pun intended)... selling off the most profitable part of the company is only good for short-term profit, not long-term strategic growth. I don't know who would be quick to snatch the Jeep brand (China? GM?), but I have a feeling it wouldn't bode well for us Jeepers.
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I guess it depends on how hard of times they're facing. They might be willing to make somethng out of a sale of Jeep and then dump the rest and take the existing loss instead of a greater loss as times go by. They also get a certain benefit at tax time for the loss.
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"Increasingly, rumors have been swirling about whether Chrysler will be forced to sell off valuable assets if its fortunes don't turn around. A leading candidate would be Jeep, which is widely considered to have the most value among Chrysler brands."
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Let's see, Willys, AMC, Chrysler.... Some of whom were owned by others in part or whole. Not sure there's much difference to what corporate entity has it, the brand is what counts. As long as it isn't being built in North Korea.
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