A bitter pill to swallow
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Bristol Myers Squibb has withdrawn its new hypertension treatment, Vanlev, and delayed its launch for 12 months because of its possible rejection by the US Food and Drug Administration. Meanwhile, in the chemicals sector, antitrust concerns of the US Federal Trade Commission have negatively impacted Air Liquide and Air Products takeover of BOC.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2000
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Cinven buys Burmah Castrol
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Issues are presented concerning the successful acquisition of BP's chemical subsidiary Burmah Castrol by the private equity business enterprise Cinven for 204-million pounds sterling. Acquisition activity in the chemical sector is discussed.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
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French domestic chemistry takes off
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Consolidation is still occurring in France's chemicals industry in 2001 despite a slowdown in European mergers and acquisitions. A report on deals in the sector in March 2001 is presented.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
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