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Germany: EU row over energy law smoothed over (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jul 23, 2014 | Global Blogs

The European Commission and Germany regulators have reportedly reached an agreement on certain laws in the member state that offered tax breaks to some of the largest energy users. The Commission announced Wednesday that it had given official backing to...

France: EU orders Ryanair to pay back aid (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jul 23, 2014 | Global Blogs

The European Commission announced Wednesday that it has ordered Ireland-based budget airline Ryanair to repay France millions in state aid it received. According to reports, Ryanair has been ordered to pay aback about $13.5 million in state aid it received for...

US: LinkedIn, Yahoo announce takeover targets (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jul 23, 2014 | Global Blogs

LinkedIn announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to acquire Bizo, an advertisement technology conglomerate aimed at professionals. According to reports, LinkedIn will spend $176 million on the acquisition, 90 percent of which will be paid in cash. The...

UK: M&A watchdog posts disappointing losses (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jul 23, 2014 | Global Blogs

The UK’s mergers and acquisitions regulator the Takeover Panel has reportedly posted an annual loss of about $2.7 million due to a fall in deal making and costs related to an international panel recently held. According to reports, UK’s global M&A...

US: Sterling files new suit over Clippers debacle (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jul 23, 2014 | Global Blogs

Donald Sterling, the disgraced owner of the NBA Los Angeles Clippers team, has complicated the saga of a sale of the Clippers with a new lawsuit, say reports. As Sterling fights for control over the team in the wake of an agreement between his wife Shelly and the NBA...

EU: Foundem reminds Commission to ‘think again’ on Google case (Competition Policy International)

by 21st Century Competition | Jul 23, 2014 | Global Blogs

Price comparison website Foundem has reportedly published an open letter to the European Commission asking the regulator to review its complaint against Google as reports suggest that authorities will be taking another look at a proposed settlement with the search...
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