The pursuit of happiness
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The US market is becoming much more interesting to European companies, with some $267 billion worth of mergers and acquisitions carried out in 1998. It is feared some German and Swiss companies, wishing to expand into the US, will be affected by concerns over issues pertaining to the Holocaust. Some industry experts suggest European companies prefer to make US acquisitions because they are not likely to lead to the unemployment of workers in their home market. Others point out European firms are becoming more aware of the need to be part of the global market.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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Ugly ducklings
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The ailing chemical sector sees mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a useful way of guaranteeing survival and creating value. However, the speed of the industry's restructuring is worrying directors who believe that time and attention is needed to gain genuine economic benefit. Most of Europe's chemical giants have divested their pharmaceutical units since 1994, with companies such as Hoechst and ICI acting as catalysts for the sector's restructuring.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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French flair pips inept Incepta
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One of the most surprising deals of 1999 has been the sale of marketing communications group Lopex. The company was acquired by French media business Havas, despite rival Incepta already controlling 29.9% of Lopex and also launching a takeover bid. Despite its critical shareholding, Incepta's bid was seen as hostile by Lopex, which agreed to be acquired by Havas for 67 million pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Acquisitions Monthly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0952-3618
Year: 1999
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