Thomson-CSF discusses full acquisition of Racal
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Thomson-CSF of France and Racal Electronics of the United Kingdom are reported to be talking about a possible merger. The alliance would increase Thomson's share of the U.K. defense contract market where it is already No. 2.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Thomson to pay 2.11 billion euros for Racal
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Thomson-CSF SA has reached an agreement to purchase Racal Electronics PLC. Thomson will acquire Racal for 1.32 billion pounds (2.11 billion euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Acquisition may be boon to Thomson
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Shorts Missile Systems Ltd.'s acquisition by Thomson-CSF SA could help the former to enhance its presence in Europe and in the US. Thomson competitors have been consolidating while the company has avoided such a move.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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