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Granada Group, Seven Network sign joint-venture deal

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Granada Group PLC has formed a joint venture with Seven Network Ltd. Granada also acquired a 9.1% share in Seven.

Diversified Companies, Television Broadcasting, Joint ventures, Television broadcasting stations, Television broadcasting industry, Granada Group PLC, Seven Network Ltd.

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San Miguel agrees to reacquire Philippine Coke-bottling business

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San Miguel Corp. is repurchasing Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.'s Coke bottling operations. San Miguel, along with Coca-Cola Co., is reacquiring its former Philippine Coca-Cola bottling unit for $2.25 billion Australian dollars (1.32 billion euros).

United States, Canned & Bottled Soft Drinks, Soft Drink Manufacturing, Beverages, Beverage Manufacturing, Bottled and canned soft drinks, Philippines, Soft drinks, Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta, Georgia), Beverage industry, Soft drink industry, San Miguel Corp., KO, Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd.

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Hanson Offers $2.25 Billion for Pioneer

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Australia's Pioneer International Ltd., which is a building materials company, has received a A$4.01 billion acquisition offer from United Kingdom's Hanson PLC. The deal, which will strenghten Hanson's market position in the United States, reflects Hanson's global expansion strategy.

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, STONE, CLAY, AND GLASS PRODUCTS, Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, Stone, Clay & Glass Products, Mining industry, Mineral industry, Pioneer International Ltd., Hanson PLC, HAN

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