by 21st Century Competition | Jul 7, 2014 | Global Blogs
The Federal Communications Commission has announced its choice to lead the review of the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable. According to reports, FCC attorney Hillary Berchuk will head the team that will review the deal. Her deputy will be Wireline...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 6, 2014 | Global Blogs
An activist hedge fund has sparked rumors of a possible buyout of pet retailer PetSmart after it announced that it is encouraging the store to sell itself. Reports say Jana Partners filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission that revealed it is...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 6, 2014 | Global Blogs
A week after wireless operator Orange failed to strike a deal with Bouygues and continue France’s market consolidation, reports say the firm is calling on its rivals to merge and encourage that consolidation. Orange CEO Stephane Richard has reportedly called on...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 6, 2014 | Global Blogs
Telco giant Telstra has been targeted for abusing its market dominance by rival Macquarie Telcom, reports say. Macquarie filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against Telstra, arguing that the company has abused its market power to...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 6, 2014 | Global Blogs
Telco giant Telstra has been targeted for abusing its market dominance by rival Macquarie Telcom, reports say. Macquarie filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against Telstra, arguing that the company has abused its market power to...
by 21st Century Competition | Jul 6, 2014 | Global Blogs
Brazil wireless operator Oi is claiming that Portugal Telecom failed to disclose debts until after the companies already merged, reports say. Portugal Telecom reportedly did not notify Oi of its investment in the holding company of a major shareholder, which is under...