Casa to join Eads, forming leading aerospace firm

Article Abstract:

Article discussing the merger plans of Spain's Construcciones Aeronauticas SA (Casa) and Franco-German European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. (Eads) and the creation of the largest aerospace firm in Europe, which would be an 80% shareholder in Airbus Industrie. In addition, Sepi, the Spanish state holding firm that controls Casa, will take an initial share of 6.25% in Eads.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, Spain, Aircraft & Parts, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Aircraft industry, Construcciones Aeronauticas S.A., Aeronautic Defense and Space Co., Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales

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A bitter pill: German drug giants gear up for Web sales, but face legal barriers

Article Abstract:

German pharmaceutical companies are exploring potential electronic commerce business opportunities. Companies such as Bayer AG, BASF AG, and Hoechst AG may not be able to sell pharmaceutical products directly to consumers, but they are preparing in case German consumer laws change. However, business-to-business e-commerce continues to flourish for drug companies.

Strategy & planning, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Planning, Pharmaceutical industry, Drugs, BASF AG, Bayer AG, Hoechst AG

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France, Germany team up to create industrial giants

Article Abstract:

French and German companies are increasingly combining in different industrial sectors to create large global companies which can compete with the US.

International economic relations, Corporations, International aspects

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