by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
The world’s pharmaceutical industry continued its trend of consolidation Thursday as Sweden-based drug company Meda announced plans to acquire Italy’s Rottapharm for $3.1 billion. Reports say the takeover marks the largest merger ever struck in...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
AMC Networks is reported to be in merger discussions with BBC America, a tie-up that would join two already collaborative television groups. According to reports, the owner of AMC, SundanceTV and IFC is seeking an acquisition of 50 percent in BBC-owned BBC America,...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
Competition authorities in France are reportedly planning an investigation into the proposed acquisition of telco SFR by cable operator Numericable. Numericable won out in a bidding war to acquire SFR from current owner Vivendi. Vivendi reportedly chose Numericable to...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
French telecommunications giant Iliad is reportedly looking to acquire a majority stake in US-based T-Mobile despite news that Sprint is seeking a merger with the wireless company. Iliad, France’s fourth-place wireless operator, confirmed Thursday that it...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 31, 2014 | Global Blogs
The latest reports in Sprint’s efforts to acquire T-Mobile and create a new, third-place wireless player in the US industry say the companies are not putting their merger plans on hold. Reports say Sprint parent SoftBank is not looking to strike an acquisition...
