Comcast's hostile offer puts Disney in play
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Comcast, the largest high-speed internet service provider in the U.S. offered to buy Walt Disney, the American entertainment icon due to dissension in the shareholder ranks of the company. To buy Disney, Comcast will have to bid higher, however, Comcast is sticking to its original offer, as there are no new suitors to buy Disney.
Publication Name: Global Finance
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0896-4181
Year: 2004
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Private equity funds go shopping in Europe
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Clayton Dubilier & Rice, a New York based private equity firm has entered into an agreement with France based Pinault-Printemps-Redoute for purchasing Rexel, an equipment supplier from the French company. The details of the deal are presented. Other acquisitions by private equity funds in the European market are also discussed.
Publication Name: Global Finance
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0896-4181
Year: 2005
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Benetton family seeks Autostrade
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Benetton plans to acquire Autostrade, the highway operator in Italy, as part of its diversifying strategy.
Publication Name: Global Finance
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0896-4181
Year: 2003
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