by 21st Century Competition | May 9, 2014 | Global Blogs
Apple is said to be planning an acquisition of Beats Electronics in a $3.2 billion deal, one that reports say would be Apple’s largest buy ever. The purchase of the top headphone manufacturer, founded by music mogul Dr. Dre, could be announced as early as next...
by 21st Century Competition | May 9, 2014 | Global Blogs
Advertising giants Publicis and Omnicom have reportedly abandoned their $35 billion merger plans, a source said. According to reports, US-based Omnicom and France-based Publicis have decided to abandon plans to merge and create the world’s largest advertising...
by 21st Century Competition | May 8, 2014 | Global Blogs
Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in Ghana, according to industry experts, a trend likely following the encouragement of financial investment in the African nation. According to reports, Stanbic Bank Ghana executive Randolph Rodrigues told reporters that...
by 21st Century Competition | May 8, 2014 | Global Blogs
Wireless giant AT&T is reportedly planning to sell its music streaming service Muve Music only months after it acquired the assets through its buyout of Leap Wireless. Unnamed sources say AT&T is looking for a buyer for the music company and a bidding process...
by 21st Century Competition | May 8, 2014 | Global Blogs
India’s Securities and Exchange Board has reportedly cleared the way for the nation’s first direct investment in an airline by a foreign entity. Reports say Etihad, based in the United Arab Emirates, has been exempted from making an open bid for its...
by 21st Century Competition | May 8, 2014 | Global Blogs
Europe’s largest polyvinyl chloride makers Ineos and Solvay have reportedly been approved to proceed with their proposed $6 billion joint venture. According to reports, the European Commission will allow the project to go through after striking a deal with Ineos...
