6 Months Ago, Wall Street Journal says (in Fiat CEO Met Top Opel Execs Monday - Sources) By Sabrina Cohen MILAN (Dow Jones)--Fiat SpA (F.MI) Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne met with top Adam Opel AG executives Monday as he prepares a non-cash offer for General Motors's (GM) German unit, people familiar with the matter told Dow Jones ...

And Wall Street Journal says (in Fiat CEO Is in Talks Over Opel Bid) By SABRINA COHEN MILAN -- Fiat SpA Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne is meeting with advisors and German government officials up until Wednesday, when the auto maker will submit a noncash offer for General Motors' German unit Adam Opel AG, ...

And Forbes says (in Fiat CEO says will present Opel plan on May 20)  NY
TURIN, May 15 (Reuters) - Fiat will present its plan for the Opel European operations of GM on May 20, when Germany is expecting offers to be in, the Italian car maker's chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne said on Friday. ...