Ferrovial wins battle for BAA
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Grupo Ferrovial S.A. of Spain purchased an additional 12.9 percent of BAA PLC of the United Kingdom forcing a rival to withdraw its acquisition bid. The construction company is to acquire the British airport operator after four months of haggling.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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FCC cement unit to buy stake in Spain's Uniland
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Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A. of Spain has agreed to purchase a 51 percent stake in Uniland Cementera S.A. also of Spain for 1.09 billion Euros ($1.41 billion). The deal will extend FCC into worldwide markets.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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