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Energy & Green Tech Feb 26, 2019

EU clears RWE takeover of EON electricity generation assets

The EU on Tuesday approved RWE's acquisition of fellow German energy company EON's renewable and nuclear generation assets as part of a major asset swap.

Business Feb 4, 2019

USA Today owner rejects bid from hedge fund-backed rival

USA Today publisher Gannett said Monday its board unanimously rejected a $1.4 billion takeover offer from rival Digital First Media that would merge two of the largest US newspaper groups.

Business Dec 5, 2018

Shareholders agree to Takeda's $60bn Shire acquisition

Japanese drug giant Takeda's mammoth $60-billion takeover of Irish pharmaceuticals firm Shire has been approved by both sets of shareholders, the pair said Wednesday.

Business Nov 13, 2018

Bayer confirms forecasts as Monsanto integration grinds on

German chemicals and pharmaceuticals giant Bayer confirmed its full-year forecasts Tuesday, after a solid performance in the firm's first full quarter of integrating US seeds and pesticides maker Monsanto.

Business Nov 8, 2018

Watchdog approves landmark Australian media merger

A landmark merger between Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment and venerable newspaper group Fairfax won regulatory approval Thursday, clearing the way for the creation of a media giant across television, print, video ...

Business Oct 31, 2018

Troubled Alitalia says gets three takeover bids

Troubled Italian carrier Alitalia has received three takeover offers as part of its latest rescue efforts, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

Business Sep 24, 2018

Sky shares soar on Comcast takeover victory

Shares in British broadcaster Sky soared Monday after US cable giant Comcast outgunned Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox in a dramatic auction for the pan-European television operator.

Business Sep 22, 2018

Titanic battle for Sky culminates in auction

A titanic takeover battle for European TV operator Sky between Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox and US cable giant Comcast culminates Saturday in a rare blind auction.

Business Sep 20, 2018

Fox-Comcast battle to buy Sky to be settled by auction in UK

Comcast and 21st Century Fox will settle their battle for control of broadcaster Sky through a rare auction designed to put an end to months of offers and counteroffers from the American media empires seeking a foothold in ...

Business Sep 6, 2018

EU clears Apple plan to buy music app Shazam

The EU on Thursday approved US tech giant Apple's plan to buy leading song-recognition app Shazam, saying the move would not reduce choice for music streaming consumers.

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