Winner of Dust-up over Telenet could be announced next week

Article Abstract:

Shareholders of Telenet Holding NV, an Internet and phone access provider in Begium, will choose between two rival bidders, the United Pan-Europe Communications NV and NTL Inc. consortium and Callahan Associates International LLC, as to who will get the acquisition deal.

COMMUNICATION, Belgium, Stockholder data, United Pan-Europe Communications N.V., UPCO Y, Cable Partners Europe L.L.C., Telenet Holding NV

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BSkyB buys 17.9% stake in ITV: fending off NTL?

Article Abstract:

In an effort to fend off rival NTL Inc., British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC has acquired a 17.9% share in ITV PLC. NTL had been in preliminary takeover talks with ITV. British Sky Broadcasting is now ITV's largest shareholder.

Telephone Communication, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, United Kingdom, Company acquisition/merger, Communications industry, Satellite communications services industry, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, ITV PLC

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NTL is close to buying Cablecom

Article Abstract:

The possible euro dollar 3.7 billion acquisition of cable company Cablecom AG by NTL Inc. is described.

United States, Asset sales & divestitures, Switzerland, Statistical Data Included, Cablecom Holding AG

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