EU Commission will likely veto merger of aluminum companies

Article Abstract:

The proposed merger between Algroup, Pechiney SA, and Alcan Aluminum Ltd. is expected to be rejected by the European Commission (EC). The EC is expected to call on the firms to withdraw their plan.

Metal ores, not elsewhere classified, PY

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EU approves Alcan-Algroup deal after Pechiney withdraws for now

Article Abstract:

Alcan Aluminum Ltd.'s planned merger with Algroup has been approved by the European Union (EU). The $4.1 billion (4.25 billion euros) merger was approved after Pechiney SA withdrew from the deal.

Foreign operations, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments

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Pechiney, AluSuisse, Alcan in merger talks

Article Abstract:

Alcan Aluminum Ltd., Pechiney SA, and AluSuisse Lonza Group AG are engaged in negotiations on a merger that would form the largest aluminum firm in the world. The talks are designed to form a company that would form a major competitor to Alcoa Inc. The negotiations however, could still collapse. The deal would be the first three-way international, intercontinental merger accord.

United States, Strategy & planning, Abstract, Alusuisse-Lonza Group AG

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