Avis has developed its business and network through a
combination of acquisitions and organic growth. The key
acquisitions/developments are listed below.
| 2007 |
Sale and franchising of Avis Greece and
Avis in the Canaries. |
| 2005 |
Successfully
completed Rights Issue (approximately €166 million, net of
expenses) to strengthen balance sheet and fund recovery
strategy. |
| 2004 |
Opening of a new shared
service centre in Budapest. |
| 2003 |
Acquisition of certain assets
of Budget.
Acquisition of major Avis France licensee.
Closure of Centrus claims management business. |
| 2000 |
Acquisition of remaining share
of Avis Netherlands (previously a joint venture). |
| 1999 |
Acquisition of major licensee
in Germany. |
| 1998 |
Acquisition of Centrus (then
called 3 Arrows).
Acquisition of remaining share of Avis Greece licensee. |
| 1997 |
Avis Europe re-floated on the
London Stock Exchange.
Acquisition of license for Asia region. |
| 1992 |
Sale of Avis Leasing. |
| 1989 |
Avis Europe taken
private. |
| 1986 |
Avis Europe listed on the
London Stock Exchange. |
| 1965 |
Avis Europe established as a
division of Avis Inc. |