Hillsdown accepts offer by Candover worth 815 million euros
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Hillsdown Holdings PLC has accepted Candover Investments' takeover bid of 530 milllion pound sterling (815.1 million euros). Candover is a venture-capital firm based in Great Britain. The bid, supported by Candover, was made by Firstmark Products Ltd. The 145-pence-per-share bid defeated Hicks, Muse Tate & Furst Inc.'s 141 pence per share offer. Hicks is believed to be readying a higher offer.
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Hillsdown Holdings accepts Candover Investments' takeover bid of 530 milllion pound sterling (815.1 million euros)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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EU probe of Japan flights turns focus to Air France
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European Union authorities continue their investigation into international airlines' alleged price-fixing in air traffic between Europe and Japan. Air France announces it's been questioned by regulators.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2008
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