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Made in Germany# Schaeffler – The Financial Crisis Divides the Company # 11.02.2009

Sebastian KatzerFebruary 11, 2009

In the summer of 2008 German automotive supplier Schaeffler announced plans to take over its much larger rival Continental. It was a financially risky venture, only made possible with huge loans.

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