Bayer Acquires Conceptus

Bayer purchases Conceptus shares and becomes majority shareholder without need for shareholder vote due to right to top up the transaction.


Akhmetov's SCM Purchases Ukrtelecom

Akhmetov's SCM has purchased 92.79% of Ukrtelecom from EPIC of Austria. Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine's richest business mogul, owns a firm that had recently announced that it was purchasing Ukrtelecom, the former Soviet Republic's biggest fixed line operator.

Settlement Reached for Jefferson County’s Sewer Debt

Jefferson County finally reached settlement for its debts with seven hedge funds including JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Russia's MTS In Discussions to Acquire Akado

MTS is discussing acquisition of Akado, a major broadband and cable TV provider in Moscow, Russia. Last Wednesday, Kommersant Daily reported that MTS is in discussion to acquire Akado, a major broadband and cable television provider in Russia.


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