Clearing the air for more mergers

Article Abstract:

The proposed acquisition of US Airways by United Airlines may not happen because there are many regulations to meet and staff have to agree to the deal. Pilots opposed in once before. Other possible mergers are discussed.

Planning, Airlines, US Airways Inc., United Air Lines Inc.

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Burnt fingers for British Energy

Article Abstract:

British Energy's sale of Swalec to Scottish & Southern, only 6 months after its acquisition, is discussed. Possible reasons for the change in strategy by British Energy, and deals by other UK utilities, are explored.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Energy industries, Energy industry, British Energy PLC, Anglian Water PLC, Swalec, Scottish & Southern

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Directive aims to protect minority shareholders

Article Abstract:

The European Community Council of Ministers has adopted the directive on takeovers, which aims to offer protection to minority shareholders and to limit the defensive measures which target firms may employ.

Laws, regulations and rules, Acquisitions and mergers

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