Avis Budget Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Apex Car Rentals of New Zealand


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Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ: CAR) and Apex Car Rentals have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Apex by Avis Budget. The acquisition is scheduled to close in October 2012, subject to customary closing conditions. Apex Car Rentals is New Zealand's largest independently owned car rental company and offers a comprehensive fleet of more than 4,000 rental cars through locations in New Zealand and Australia, including locations serving New Zealand's major airports. The acquisition of Apex further expands Avis Budget Group's presence in Australia and New Zealand, where the Avis and Budget brands each currently have a leading presence. Apex was founded in 1992 and has traditionally served value-oriented leisure travelers. Pursuant to the purchase agreement, Avis Budget will acquire the assets of Apex in exchange for approximately US$29 million in cash, plus the book value of Apex' rental fleet and potential earn-out payments based on Apex' future financial performance. "This transaction represents another step in our strategic efforts to expand our global network, in a market where we have considerable experience," said Patric Siniscalchi, President, Latin America/Asia Pacific, Avis Budget Group. "The transaction See full press release

27% profits every 20 days?

This is what Nic Chahine averages with his options buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads... BUYING options. Most traders don't even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here's how he does it.


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