National grid to sell wireless unit
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Infrastructure firm Arqiva Ltd. will buy the National Grid Group PLC's wireless business, after which National Grid will return 1.8 bil pounds sterling to its stockholders via a buyback program. The move is part of National Grid's plan to focus on gas and electric markets.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
Acquisitions & mergers, Marketing procedures, United Kingdom, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Marketing, Wireless communications, Wireless communication systems, Company marketing practices, Mobile communication systems, Wireless technology, National Grid Group PLC
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Russia's electricity-liberalization plan advances; Kremlin runs counter to other market policies in bid to solve energy crisis
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Vladimir Putin has approved the overhaul of Russia's electric power industry, in an effort to combat worsening energy problems. Market-driven pricing will be introduced, and private investors will be allowed ownership of power generating companies.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
Government domestic functions, Organizational history, Russia, Economic aspects, Energy policy, Putin, Vladimir, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Company organization
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Subjects list: Planning, Electric utilities, Company business planning
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