Hot Rumours About Goodyear And Gibara

Now that Goodyear’s stock has fallen to its lowest value in the last 10 years, questions are being asked about the consequences for the management. At the moment Goodyear shares costs less than 10 US-$, and American newspapers report that, since 1996, when Sam Gibara took over, Goodyear’s stock-value has fallen by about 80 percent. Last year the company lost more than 200 million US-$, and this year there is no turnaround in sight.

Goodyear is not in a position go on the offensive; on the contrary it has its back to the wall. Bad enough that the bond issues are rated as “junk-bonds” and that obtaining credit will be more expensive, but the scenarios and rumours that are being discussed inside the company would have been unthinkable some time ago. Despite these difficulties, analysts agree that Goodyear can resolve its problems without outside help, assuming it chooses the right measures.

On Tuesday this week a routine chairman’s board meeting will take place. It is not known whether there will be any discussions about the management..