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Huiyuan/Coca-Cola: Proper documentation and relevant market definition could make or break anti-trust approval
Coca-Cola’s takeover of the Hong Kong-listed China Huiyuan Juice Group is likely to obtain antitrust clearance with the Chinese Ministry of Commerce [MOC]. by dealReporter
UST/Altria deal will likely dodge second request, though heavy scrutiny is expected
Although the FTC will closely examine Altria’s acquisition of UST, the deal is unlikely to see a second request. by dealReporter
SanDisk/Samsung merger put in doubt over financing, antitrust and partnerships issues
Samsung’s acquisition of SanDisk is seen as unlikely, as the deal would encounter a long list of potential problems. by dealReporter
Imperial Energy regulatory timetable hinges on strategic importance not politics
ONGC could receive Russian regulatory approval on its GBP 1.4bn offer for Imperial Energy within 30 days if Imperial’s upstream properties are not deemed to be strategic assets. by dealReporter
Juniper Networks interested in acquisitions
Juniper Networks is interested in acquiring Aruba Networks or Meru Networks. by mergermarket
Spanish property valuations problematic until bargain hunters begin buying assets next year
Lack of clarity on Spanish property valuations, as seen with Aisa (Actuaciones Actividades e Inversiones Inmobiliarias), will continue to be problematic until next year. by dealReporter
Foreign direct investment in Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul seen as next step following swap agreements
The introduction of swap agreements that permit indirect foreign investment in Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange is a step toward opening the market to direct foreign investment in the Tadawul. by dealReporter
Boeing could make European acquisitions to respond to toughening domestic conditions
Boeing could be seeking defense acquisitions abroad. by mergermarket
Algerie Telecom, Credit Populaire IPOs on hold as Algeria mulls new privatisation programme measures
Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced last month that many projects would remain on hold until a rethink of the country’s privatisation strategy is carried out. by mergermarket
Supreme Court’s Quanta decision will impact diagnostic and research tool companies
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Quanta Computer v. LG Electronics will significantly impact the biotechnology industry. by Pharmawire
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