by 21st Century Competition | Jul 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
After Chinese regulators surprised the shipping industry and blocked a proposed alliance between three of the world’s largest shipping companies, reports say two of the original alliance members have decided to form their own joint venture. Denmark-based Moller...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
New York-based Tequila Avion has reportedly sold a significant portion of its operations to France-based beverage conglomerate Pernod Ricard. Reports say that while financial details of the transaction were not disclosed by the parties, sources estimate the deal to be...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
At least one drug maker sanctioned earlier this month by the European Commission for pay-for-delay agreements has appealed the sanction, according to reports. Pharmaceutical firm Mylan, which owns Matrix laboratories – one of the companies fined by the Commission –...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
Switzerland’s Holcim and Mexico’s Cemex have reportedly received a new obstacle in their efforts to merge. Unnamed sources said Friday that the European Commission has sent a statement of objections to the companies regarding the deal over concerns the...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
As taxi groups across the globe protest the rideshare service Uber, reports say the tension has culminated into an antitrust lawsuit in Maryland. Taxi companies in the state are accusing Uber of violating antitrust law in bypassing traditional taxi rules to compete....
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has reportedly notified complainants against Amazon’s relationship with eBook publishers that their case has been brought to the attention of the European Commission. Germany’s booksellers association filed a complaint...
