EU panel drafts plan to kill AOL deal

Article Abstract:

The European Union's European Commission has issued a preliminary proposal for denial of the merger between Time Warner and America Online.

Television Broadcasting, Government regulation, Television broadcasting stations, Laws, regulations and rules, Television broadcasting industry, Antitrust law, European Union. European Commission

---

European Commission stands poised to clear AOL-Time Warner merger

Article Abstract:

The proposed $117.8 billion (135.69 billion euros) merger between America Online Inc. and Time Warner Inc. is expected to be approved by the European Union (EU). Both firms have made concessions to European regulators.

Planning

---

Axel Springer to give up its 10% of AOL Germany

Article Abstract:

Germany's Axel Springer Verlag AG will sell its 10% interest in AOL Germany and Bertelsmann AG will sell its 50% interest in Sports 1, the online sports site owned by Axel Springer. Industry analysts have said that both companies, which have joined together in various Internet ventures and start-ups, are determined to create separate online strategies.

Asset sales & divestitures, Germany, Axel Springer Verlag AG

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Italian Telecom competition is poised to intensify with WIND's dual service. BT bets big on WAP marketing
• Abstracts: Alcatel, Lucent connect for final negotiations; French firm prepares $32 billion acquisition. Alcatel to acquire innovative fibers for $175 million
• Abstracts: Students of Dostoevsky make their way in data delivery and web design. New Web technology unites PCs

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.