The GE/Honeywell test-case
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The European Commission has intervened in GE's $40 billion bid for Honeywell and it looks likely the merger bid may be blocked. The Commission is particularly concerned about the range effects of the bid and European merger law may be changed.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
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EU blocks GE's Honeywell takeover
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The European Commission has blocked the proposed acquisition in 2001 of Honeywell by General Electric for $43 billion. The deal had been approved in the United States, but the EC felt it was anti-competitive.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
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Aon identifies the risks in mergers and acquisitions
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An interview with the Chairman of the Aon Mergers & Acquisitions Group Europe Mark Roberts is presented. He discusses his view of the future of the mergers and acquisitions market and Aon's expansion plans.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2001
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