摘要: |
The boards of National Express and Stagecoach have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination of National Express and Stagecoach, in which National Express shareholders would own 75% of the company and Stagecoach 25%. The combination would create a fleet of 40,000 vehicles and a workforce of 70,000 vehicles. According to the two companies, the move would: 1. further build scale and relevance in an increasingly 'bus-friendly' UK market, supported by the £3 billion national bus strategy for England as well as measures in Scotland and Wales 2. facilitate an acceleration of the expansion of National Express's growth businesses across the UK, such as commuter, shuttle, private hire coach and accessible transport, across Stagecoach's footprint, as well as deliver other growth and revenue synergies; 3. expand across the UK's large urban areas, while continuing to enhance strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders and city partners who are aligned on the need for modal shift 4. implement industry-leading environmental and sustainability solutions at scale to deliver high quality, zero-emission public transport 5. deliver significant operational efficiencies across the combined UK networks, with, for example, National Express Coach utilising Stagecoach's depot network to run and maintain its coach operations 6.bring the 'best of both' from the combined capabilities of two high quality operators with well-aligned values and collaborative cultures. |