by 21st Century Competition | Jul 15, 2014 | Global Blogs
Carlos Slim-based Elementia is reportedly in discussions to buy out partner Lafarge’s stake in the cement giants’ joint venture in Mexico, reports say. Unnamed sources said Slim- and Antonio del Valle-backed Elementia may pursue the acquisition of...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 15, 2014 | Global Blogs
Some analysts predict that should the proposed $27.4 billion acquisition of Lorillard by rival Reynolds American could create a duopoly in the nation’s cigarette market. Reports of the merger first emerged in May, and the deal is expected to face intense...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 15, 2014 | Global Blogs
Liberty Global has reportedly offered concessions to the European Commission to secure approval to acquire Netherlands-based cable peer Ziggo. The Commission said Tuesday that Liberty Global offered the concessions Monday, but the authority did not reveal what the...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 15, 2014 | Global Blogs
An antitrust lawyer who left Patton Boggs to join Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has announced he is leaving Pillsbury Winthrop due to a possible conflict of interest stemming from his position at Patton Boggs. Reports say Benjamin Chew said he will leave the new...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 15, 2014 | Global Blogs
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis announced plans to launch a joint venture with Google to develop a high-tech contact lens that will monitor the glucose levels of diabetic patients that wear the technology. According to reports, Novartis’s Alcon eye care unit...
