by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
The European Commission said late last week that it has approved of a proposed merger between two steel tire cord manufacturers. Reports say Italy-based Pirelli will be acquired by Belgium-based NV Bekaert, a deal first proposed last February. In its decision, the EU...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
Israel’s Antitrust Authority announced Sunday that it is looking to ban the practice of companies announcing price changes in advance in efforts to prevent price coordination, say reports. Regulators say such pricing announcements could have effects on the...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
Despite earlier reports that suggested the European Commission voiced concerns over cement giant Cemex’s plans to acquire Holcim’s Spanish operations, another source said Monday that regulators will approve of the merger without concessions. Reports say...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
Indian regulators have turned their attention to pay-for-delay agreements, making the nation the latest to scrutinize such agreements that have particular impact on the pharmaceutical industry. According to reports, the Competition Commission of India is examining...
by 21st Century Competition | Aug 4, 2014 | Global Blogs
The European Commission has reportedly decided to temporarily halt its investigation into US cable giant Liberty Global’s plans to acquire Netherlands-based peer Ziggo as officials seek more information from the companies. Reports say the Commission is looking...
