Satellite makers appear popised for trans-Atlantic linkups
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The article discusses Astrium N.V.'s attempt to find a strategic partner or merge with one of its U.S. competitors. Over the past eight months, the satellite firm has discussed a possible deal with Loral Space and Communications Ltd. and separately, with Lockheed Martin Corp.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Northrop makes offer to buy Newport News
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Newport News Shipbuilding Inc. has received an unsolicited acquisition offer from Northrop Grumman Corp. The $67.50 per share bid could represent an attempt to prevent General Dynamics Corp.'s $2.1 billion offer for Newport.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Antitrust woes may dog Hughes, Boeing in deal
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Boeing's proposed acquisition of Hughes Electronics' satellite division is slowed by antitrust investigations in the United States and Europe.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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