Busy Bank of America loads up on challenges
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BankAmerica Corp. of the United States is to acquire MBNA Corp. for $35 billion. The banking giant is also busy with the integration of FleetBoston Financial Corp. which it purchased for $47 million last year. Also, BankAmerica Corp. has acquired a $3 billion stake in a banking interest in China with promises of loans for restructuring, as of last month.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Lehman appears to advance talks to acquire Neuberger
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Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is engaged in advanced talks for the acquisition of Neuberger Berman Inc. Lehman wants to acquire Neuberger for approximately $3 billion (2.6 billion euros) in cash and shares.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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