Category: Global Blogs

US: Aerospace firm explores mergers, sales in company shakeup (Competition Policy International)

B/E Aerospace has announced the postponement of its investor meeting, scheduled for Monday, as it explores possible divestitures or mergers.

According to reports, B/E Aerospace is even considering a spin off of certain operations into a new company.

In a statement, the company assured, however, that “no decision has been made and …read more

Pakistan: Competition watchdog founder, chairman speaks out on future hopes (Competition Policy International)

The acting chairman of Pakistan’s Competition Commission, Dr. Joseph Wilson, recently spoke with reporters to discuss his time at the watchdog and future hopes for competition policy in the nation.

In his interview, Wilson discusses the eight months he has spent so far as acting chairman as “demanding,” especially considering the …read more

US: Steve Jobs seen as ‘walking antitrust violation’ in wake of Silicon Valley suit (Competition Policy International)

The legacy of Apple founder Steve Jobs is again in question in the wake of news that various technology companies, including Apple, reached a settlement only days ago over allegations by employees that the companies colluded to make non-poaching agreements, keeping wages artificially low.

Antitrust guru Herbert Hovenkamp, a professor of …read more

Asia: Merck eyes profits abroad after $2.6B AZ buy (Competition Policy International)

Germany-based pharmaceutical and chemical firm Merck is reportedly eyeing new business in Asia after the completion of its acquisition of UK-based AZ Electronic Materials.

According to reports, Merck announced last Friday that its $2.6 billion acquisition of AZ has been finalized; Merck hopes the buyout will boost its position across Asia, …read more