'Red' Wilson's trial by competitive fire

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BCE Inc withdrew its plan to charge Bell Canada business customers on a per-use basis, but CEO Wilson says he does not regret the attempt to change the rate structure. He contends that the rate change was driven by his loyalty to the firm's stock holders.

Author: Newman, Peter C.
Management, Prices and rates, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Cable television, BCE Inc., Bell Canada, Wilson, L.R.

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Allan Taylor's deal of the century

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Allan Taylor of Royal Bank of Canada negotiated a purchase deal with Royal Trust Co that effectively cost Royal Bank nothing. The $1.6 billion paid to obtain Royal Trust will be returned because Royal Bank will buy unfavorable assets of Royal Bank.

Author: Newman, Peter C.
Banking industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Royal Bank of Canada, Edper Enterprises Ltd., Royal Trust Bank

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