by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
The US Federal Trade Commission is reportedly seeking more information regarding the acquisition of Canadian isotope supplier Nordion. Nordion announced Friday that the FTC has requested more information from it and its planned acquirer, US-based Sterigenics, which...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
The Competition Commission of India has reportedly issued fines to three companies for their participation in a merger that occurred before the required regulatory notification of the deal. Vacation planners Thomas Cook and Sterling Holiday Resorts were fined after...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
Expedia.com announced plans to acquire European car rental company Auto Escape Group, a deal that continues a trend of recent mergers in the travel booking industry. Auto Escape will become part of the CarRentals.com brand, reports say, which is owned by Hotwire...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
US beer brand Pabst Blue Ribbon is reportedly seeking a buyer, but has not yet found a suitor willing to purchase the company for the $1 billion its owner is seeking. According to reports, PBR has found interested bidders, but one unnamed source told reporters that...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
Despite concerns from the European Commission on the project, reports say Bulgaria has ruled that the South Stream gas pipeline is not in breach of competition law. The gas line, spearheaded by Russia’s Gazprom, has garnered significant controversy. The line...
by 21st Century Competition | Jun 29, 2014 | Global Blogs
Seven US Democratic Senators are reportedly calling or regulators to review the proposed acquisition of Allergan, which makes Botox, by Canada’s Valeant Pharmaceuticals. According to reports, lawmakers want the $54 billion hostile takeover offer reviewed, citing...
