Sage agrees to acquire Best Software
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The acquisition of Best Software was done with an intention to strengthen Sage's U.S. market position. Best, who has more than 50,000 customers throughout the world, was bought for $445 million.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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EU Commission tries to draw a road map for digital TV; Microsoft's investment in Telewest raises competition concerns
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The article is about the European Commission's (EU's) attempts to determine the importance of high-speed phone lines versus broadband cable lines for delivering interactive television. The purpose of this is to assess the possible anticompetitive repercussions of Microsoft Corp.'s intended investment in U.K. cable company Telewest Communications PLC. Microsoft would take joint control with AT and T Corp.'s Liberty Media Group, of the UK company in a transaction worth $3 billion (Euro3.15 billion).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Interact welcomes $263 million bid from Sage Group
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Interact Commerce Group's board of directors has approved Sage Group PLC's acquisition offer. The offer stands at $263 million (294.4 million euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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