Zalando $ZAL (+2,33 %) has big plans and wants to take over its smaller rival About You by the summer. This majority takeover is a strategic step to strengthen its market position and expand its reach in online retail. Zalando intends to squeeze out the remaining shareholders of About You. The amount of cash compensation that will be offered as part of this squeeze-out is still unknown. However, Zalando assures to make an "appropriate offer" after the deal is finalized. On Friday, About You shares remained stable at 6.66 euros, which is higher than Zalando's offer of 6.50 euros. This could make the negotiations even more exciting, as it gives shareholders an incentive to consider whether or not they want to accept the offer.
In the USA, Mercedes-Benz $MBG (+0,46 %) also has big plans and wants to significantly expand its military vehicle business. The head of the Special Trucks division sees huge opportunities in this area and wants to significantly increase market share. The focus is on developing innovative solutions for military applications and expanding the product range. However, details of the specific plans have not yet been published. With this expansion, the company wants to position itself in a growing market that could become increasingly important in the coming years. With these steps, Mercedes-Benz wants to secure its competitiveness in a rapidly changing environment and open up new areas of business.
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