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Crucial close of ownership in SaabApril 26, 2011, at 19:17, Updated: April 26, 2011 at 19:42The Russian financier Vladimir Antonov sat today in a meeting with the Debt Office Bo Lundgren, head to discuss the future of Saab. Within a few days Lundgren expects to be able to provide information on the ownership structure in the Saab.- We have asked questions and we have received answers, "said Bo Lundgren.
Today's meeting focused on the ownership process.
- We have discussed the background and what ambition is about Antonov becomes the owner of Saab, said Lundgren.
- Now, we have had this meeting, as we wished to place a little earlier. Next, we sit down and evaluate what we take for their own decisions and also provide a support to the Government for their decision.
According to the National Debt Office Bo Lundgren should hopefully be able to decide within days.
GM has not yet given notice to the European Investment Bank on the matter.
- General Motors has no comment to add about Saab's situation, "said Jim Cain, a spokesman for General Motors (GM) in Detroit, said.
When asked about the preparation of any statement in question is Cain clear.
- There is no imminent declaration.
As a major shareholder must GM expected to approve Saab packages for liquidity enhancement measures for it to go through.
"I have great sympathy for the current situation is very difficult and stressful for everyone working at Saab and among its contractors. We work with the other three partners to solve what remains, "writes Eva Srejber, Vice President of the EIB in a statement said.
According to the Saab owner Spyker is the planned sale of Saab's factories are still an uncertain short and the subject of multiple stakeholders to consider, among other Bank, General Motors, the Debt Office and the Government. It is with loans from the EIB, which Saab can be salvaged. But if the process goes to nothing as the government has no Plan B to save Saab, according to Finance Minister Anders Borg.
- It's up to the EIB to set the constraints that we believe are necessary to protect the interests of taxpayers and that we have good conditions for these loans. One must of course protect the employees in Trollhättan, but you must do so without risking taxpayer money, "said Borg.
The staff at the factory in Trollhättan has been called to work tomorrow, Wednesday. The decision was already on Maundy Thursday.
- It is unclear what kind of jobs it can get. No production of cars, there is little question of, "says Håkan Skött, IF Metall Club President.