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02 | 07 | 2008
EC clears acquisition by BAT of cigarette business of STK, subject to conditions, after a Phase I investigation
The European Commission has cleared at Phase I, subject to remedies, the acquisition by UK tobacco company British American Tobacco (BAT) of the cigarette business and certain related interests of Skandinavisk Tobakskompagni (STK), a Danish company. The deal means BAT acquires House of Prince (o... More
01 | 07 | 2008
EC clears acquisition of Huntsman by Hexion, subject to conditions, after a Phase I investigation
The European Commission has approved at Phase I, subject to remedies, the proposed acquisition of Huntsman Corporation by Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc., both US-based chemical manufacturers with products portfolios that include epoxy resins. The activities of Hexion and Huntsman overlap at all... More
13 | 05 | 2008
FSA/OFT Recognise ICE Clear
ICE Clear Europe Ltd (ICE Clear) has been successful in its application to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to become a Recognised Clearing House for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). Under the FSMA the OFT is required to report to the FSA, the Competition... More
21 | 04 | 2008
EC clears acquisition of Vedior by Randstad, subject to conditions, after a Phase I investigation
The European Commission has cleared Randstad's acquisition of Vedior in Phase I, subject to divestments in Portugal.
Both parties supply temporary employment services in many European countries. The Commission's investigation ruled out competition concerns in all relevant countries with th... More
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