1. The squeeze in downstream producers'profit margins may act as a catalyst for further consolidations and structural reforms.
2. Market analysts said SEB's move would trigger a series of acquisitions and consolidations in the small domestic appliance industry.
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3. He added that the government also encourages consolidations, mergers and acquisitions between domestic automakers to complement product lines.
4. Foreign auto companies are also taking part in the string of mergers and consolidations.
5. Huang expects more consolidations ahead in the domestic steel industry, with the bigger players likely to dominate the market.
6. Ma said overseas investors had already embarked on a process of entering into mergers and consolidations of Chinese SOEs.