Tag: Merger
US: ACA calls for new trial in DOJ challenge to AT&T/TW
The American Cable Association (ACA) has told a federal appeals court that it should throw out the district court's decision to allow the AT&T/Time...
US: FCC: “Court made error in approval of AT&T/Time Warner merger”
The Department of Justice's (DOJ) attempt to reverse the AT&T/Time Warner merger received some help on Monday, August 13, from an unexpected source: the...
UK: Competition probe launched into Menzies merger
Menzies’ purchase of Airline Services is to be investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) amid concerns that it could reduce choice for...
US: Sinclair execs had been warned Tribune merger faced problems
According to the New York Post, Sinclair Broadcasting shouldn’t have been so surprised about its mega-merger with Tribune Media getting blocked, but insiders say...
UK: “Serious concerns” over fuel prices due to Sainsbury’s-Asda merger
Conservative MP Robert Halfron has written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) about the “serious concerns” he has over the price of petrol...
Philippines: Grab-Uber merger approved
The Philippines' antitrust regulator on Friday, August 10, approved Grab's takeover of Uber's Southeast Asian business, but imposed antimonopoly measures against the ride-hailing service...
Israel: Two top TV networks to merge
Israel’s antitrust regulator has approved the merger of two major television networks, Reshet and Channel 10, effectively reversing the breakup of ratings powerhouse Channel...
US: Tribune ends US$3.9b takeover, sues Sinclair
Tribune Media announced Thursday, August 9, that it would terminate its proposed merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group, while announcing a US$1 billion lawsuit against...
US: Rite Aid, Albertsons call off merger
In a surprise move, Rite Aid and Albertsons called off their planned US$24 billion merger on the eve of a shareholder vote in the...
US: CVS-Aetna avoid AT&T antitrust hurdle
According to Bloomberg, CVS has dodged one hurdle in its bid to buy insurer Aetna, as US antitrust enforcers don’t see competitive problems that...
