EchoStar is in talks with potential allies in a bid for Hughes
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EchoStar Communications Corp. is engaged in advanced talks with potential partners for a takeover bid for Hughes Electronics Corp. EchoStar is talking to SBC Communications Inc. and two other telecom firms.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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News Corp. effort to acquire Hughes is getting tougher
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News Corp.'s attempt to acquire Hughes Electronics is becoming more and more problematic. Hughes' falling share value and a rival bid from EchoStar Communications Corp. have hindered News Corp.'s plans.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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EchoStar the unlikely winner in bidding for GM's Hughes
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A deal has been reached in which EchoStar Communications Corp. will acquire Hughes Electronics Corp. from General Motors Corp. (GM). The deal is valued at $25.8 billion.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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