Paris leaps to defense of Danone against Pepsi

Article Abstract:

Despite the fact that the French government is only officially allowed to prevent takeover bids from taking place in industries that are linked to national defense and security, government officials and politicians are speaking out against a bid expected from U.S.-based PepsiCo Inc. for purchase of the French food and beverage giant Danone S.A. The position of European antitrust commissioner Neelie Kroes on the issue of government intervention to prevent acquisitions by foreign bidders in European countries, is discussed.

United States, Acquisitions & mergers, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, Securities issued, listed, Bottled and canned soft drinks, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Food industry, Company acquisition/merger, International aspects, Political aspects, Securities, European Union. European Commission, Soft drink industry, PepsiCo Inc., PEP, Company securities, Danone S.A. (France), Food and beverage production/distribution software, Kroes, Neelie, Villepin, Dominique de, Borloo, Jean-Louis

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In France, business goals diverge

Article Abstract:

France has moved to protect strategic companies from foreign acquisition with a list of ten sectors. While thwarting foreign investment, it's domestic sector is strengthening through foreign acquisitions. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. of France bid 3.68 billion Pounds ($6.57 billion) in a hostile takeover attempt of plasterboard manufacturer BPB PLC of the United Kingdom.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs

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France's stocks are very popular (but you're not)

Article Abstract:

The Paris stock exchange is a success, outperforming the United States and most European markets this year. According to the CAC Index, the securities market is up 19 percent and foreign investment market capitalization is 44 percent up from 33 percent in 1997.

Financial management, Security brokers and dealers, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Industry Overview, Finance, Securities industry, Company financing

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