by 21st Century Competition | Jul 21, 2014 | Global Blogs
A newly released study has traced several common themes found among states that continue to encourage competition within the healthcare industry as consolidation continues, according to reports. The study, conducted by the National Academy of Social Insurance and by...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 21, 2014 | Global Blogs
Two poultry processing plants have reportedly been acquired by JBS subsidiary JBS Foods in Brazil, a deal worth about $111 million. The deal includes two feeding mills, three incubators and other assets, according to reports, as JBS looks to strengthen its position in...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 21, 2014 | Global Blogs
US-based pharmaceutical conglomerate AbbVie is set to acquire UK rival Shire in a deal worth $54.5 billion, according to reports. The two were first reported to have entered merger discussions in early May of this year, though no terms had been reached. Now, reports...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 21, 2014 | Global Blogs
Expedia.com’s $660 million acquisition of Wotif.com has caught the attention of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, say reports. The ACCC is reportedly seeking information from competing travel booking businesses regarding the takeover to inquire...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 21, 2014 | Global Blogs
As the largest media conglomerates in the nation strike monumental merger plans, smaller television groups like AMC Networks and Discover Communications are facing an uncertain future. Reports say those groups are bracing for an overhaul of the broadcasting industry...
