Consolidation and new platforms key to activity

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The merger of United News & Media and Carlton Communications was one of several merger and acquisition deals under development in the European traditional media sector in Jan 2000. Venture capital group Apax Partners exited its investment in Ginger Media Group, and the Ginger Media Group assets now seem set to be part of the Scottish Media Group. Other deals attracting attention in Jan 2000 included the link-up of Time Warner and America Online, which has been welcomed by rating agencies.

Planning, Carlton Communications PLC, United News and Media PLC

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Deal activity in Leeds set for new heights

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Large and significant business deals that have occurred in Leeds, England, since Aug, 1997, are described. Television network group Granada Television International Ltd's bid talks with Yorkshire-Tyne Tees Television is the most prominent deal activity of the period. The deal, if it goes ahead, will be worth 614 million pounds sterling. The merger of electronics group Farnell Electronics with US company Premier was another significant transaction. The resulting organisation will sell over one billion pounds worth of electronic components every year.

Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Electronics, Electronic Components and Accessories, Electronics industry, Granada Television International Ltd., Farnell Electronics PLC, Yorkshire-Tyne Tees Television, Premier

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Tune in, log on and spin off

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Acquisition and merger deals in the broadcast media sector are gaining a pan-European dimension. The driving forces behind corporate reorganization include new technology, consolidation within national boundaries and future internet strategy. Media-related merger and acquisition activity is set to develop in several different directions at the beginning of the 21st century, covering both the technology and the telecommunications sectors.

Radio Broadcasting, COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Radio broadcasting stations, Acquisitions & Mergers Analysis, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Radio broadcasting industry, Acquisitions and mergers, Financial analysis

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