Food for thought

Article Abstract:

French food retailer Carrefour's $15.8 billion takeover of Promodes and US retailer Wal-Mart's $10.8 billion deal for the UK's Asda were expected to result in more mergers within Europe's food retail sector, but they have not materialised because of the main players' poor share performance.

Grocery industry, Grocery stores, ASDA, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., WMT, Carrefour S.A., Promodes S.A.

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Boutiques break new ground

Article Abstract:

A survey of independent corporate finance houses reveals sizeable deals being carried out by boutiques such as Greenhill and Co and Broadview International. Details of deal values from 1st July 1999 to 30th June 2000 included.

Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisitions and mergers, Surveys

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A tale of two envelopes

Article Abstract:

The bid for the takeover of Slovak Telecom is discussed. The withdrawal by the Dutch KPN Telecom, and the effect of this on the bidding process and on rival bidder Deutsche Telkom, is examined.

Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Deutsche Telekom AG, KPN Telecom, Slovak Telecom

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