Clearing the air for more mergers
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The proposed acquisition of US Airways by United Airlines may not happen because there are many regulations to meet and staff have to agree to the deal. Pilots opposed in once before. Other possible mergers are discussed.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2000
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Burnt fingers for British Energy
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British Energy's sale of Swalec to Scottish & Southern, only 6 months after its acquisition, is discussed. Possible reasons for the change in strategy by British Energy, and deals by other UK utilities, are explored.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2000
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Directive aims to protect minority shareholders
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The European Community Council of Ministers has adopted the directive on takeovers, which aims to offer protection to minority shareholders and to limit the defensive measures which target firms may employ.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2000
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