by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
Leading healthcare technology firm Medtronic is reportedly looking to acquire UK-based Smith & Nephew, a deal reports say could shift Medtronic’s finances overseas. The US firm, which is the largest manufacturer of heart rhythm technologies, is evaluating a...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
Wireless giant Orange has reportedly hired banks to advise on its plans to acquire Bouygues, unnamed sources said. Reports emerged weeks ago that the French company could be planning to make an offer for its competitor. Experts suggest the acquisition could reach a...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
Competitors are taking their last chance to convince European Commissioner Joaquin Almunia that the planned settlement with Google over allegations of anticompetitive behavior is a mistake, according to reports. Original complainants against Google, including its...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
Bazaarvoice, a leading consumer review website, has announced the finalization of the divestiture of rival PowerReviews, a company it acquired and was subsequently forced to sell after a lawsuit initiated by the US Department of Justice. Reports say Bazaarvoice has...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
The EU’s highest court issued a ruling Thursday that will aid in cartel victims’ fight for compensation in a major way. According to reports, the Court of Justice issued its decision yesterday ruling that two elevator firms found to have conspired to fix...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 5, 2014 | Global Blogs
The US Department of Justice has announced the latest development in its record-breaking price-fixing crack down of global auto parts manufacturers. According to reports, former Japan-based Takata executive Gikou Nakajim has been indicted on charges of conspiring to...
