Food for thought
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French food retailer Carrefour's $15.8 billion takeover of Promodes and US retailer Wal-Mart's $10.8 billion deal for the UK's Asda were expected to result in more mergers within Europe's food retail sector, but they have not materialised because of the main players' poor share performance.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2000
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Boutiques break new ground
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A survey of independent corporate finance houses reveals sizeable deals being carried out by boutiques such as Greenhill and Co and Broadview International. Details of deal values from 1st July 1999 to 30th June 2000 included.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2000
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A tale of two envelopes
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The bid for the takeover of Slovak Telecom is discussed. The withdrawal by the Dutch KPN Telecom, and the effect of this on the bidding process and on rival bidder Deutsche Telkom, is examined.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 2000
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