EU charges glassmakers with price-fixing, collusion

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Several automotive glass makers have been charged with collusion and price-fixing by the European Union. Although the EU declined to name the companies, two European units of Japanese firms have acknowledged they have been notified. The two units are Pilkington Group Ltd., a division of Nippon Sheet Glass Co., and AGC Automotive Europe S.A., a division of Asahi Glass Co.

Europe, Legal issues & crime, International economic relations, Engineering Services, Flat glass, Engineering for Glass & Ceramic Plants, United Kingdom, Japan, Company legal issue, Investigations, Glass industry, European Union, Price fixing, Pilkington Glass Ltd., Collusion, Trade policy, Nippon Sheet Glass Company Ltd., Asahi Glass Company Ltd.

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Aeroports de Paris price set

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Aeroports de Paris of France is planning an initial public offering with shares that are being valued by as much as 45 Euros ($56.67) each. The company is valued at 4.5 billion Euros ($5.7 billion) and the state owns a 67.2 percent stake. Aeroports de Paris is the second largest airport operator in the European Union.

Securities issued, listed, Aircraft, Securities, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Fixed base operators industry, Company securities, Company public offering, Company overview, Aeroports de Paris

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Lafarge plans buyout of U.S. unit

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Lafarge S.A. of France is planning a buyout of minority shareholders in its North American subsidiary for $3 billion. The cement industry giant is to offer $75 per share for the 46.8 percent ownership of Lafarge North America Inc. that is outstanding.

United States, Cement, hydraulic, Cement industry, Company Profile, Lafarge S.A.

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