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RSS mergerMerger 'cancelled' between Corel and Inprise/Borland
News The proposed merger between Corel and Inprise/Borland has been cancelled by mutual agreement, with no termination fees from either company. In a prepared statement, Michael Cowpland, president and CEO, said: "Although we... [16 May 2000]
Don't expect cost savings from a merger, say IT directors
News Businesses have a confused picture of how a merger or acquisition affects the IT department, according to a survey out today. The survey also revealed 78 per cent of IT directors feel the rest of the business is unaware... [20 Nov 2002]
Fiorina and Capellas waive millions for sake of merger
News It has emerged that in addition to deciding to put a freeze on hiring new executives (http://www.silicon.com/a49177), the top brass at HP and Compaq will turn down around $22m in initial retention bonuses should the companies'... [16 Nov 2001]
Compaq predicts profit but doubts remain over HP merger
News However, it is unclear if the news will convince HP shareholders to sanction the much-maligned merger between the two companies. Compaq lifted some of the gloom surrounding the PC industry last night by predicting it... [08 Jan 2002]
In brief: Industry criticises Quark/Adobe merger
News A merger between Quark and Adobe is looking less likely as analysts and customers openly voted against the bid at the Seybold conference in the US. However, the majority believed any merger would reduce... [03 Sep 1998]
AOL Time Warner results show merger success
News In a statement, CEO Barry Levin said: "Our record results are further proof that we are delivering on the promise of the AOL Time Warner merger. AOL has turned in a healthy second quarter report with shrinking losses of... [18 Jul 2001]
Vodafone and Airtouch draw closer to merger
News Mobile operators Vodafone and Airtouch are close to signing a £40bn merger agreement, according to reports in the UK national press. Elaine Axby, telecoms analyst Schema, said a merger would give the... [07 Sep 1998]
Alcatel cans $23bn Lucent merger plans
News Ailing giants Alcatel and Lucent have dropped their $23bn merger - a plan which would have seen them form the world's largest telecoms equipment maker. Neither company would comment on the reason for the failure of the... [30 May 2001]
Post-merger HP posts $2bn loss
News Including nearly $3bn in merger-related charges, HP said its net loss was $2bn, or 67 cents per share, on revenue of $16.5bn for the three months ended 31 July. The report has been considered the first major test of how... [28 Aug 2002]
US satellite giants consider $32bn merger
News The proposed merger would scupper a deal between Hughes and Rupert Murdoch's News Corp - which is in the final stages of lengthy negotiations to buy DirectTV. EchoStar, the second biggest satellite TV operator in the US,... [06 Aug 2001]
Dot-com estate agents in mega-merger
News The all-stock merger will create a database of some 250,000 properties for sale. Propertyfinder is set to merge with Asserta - the online estate agency division of CGNU - in a deal that will mean the combined firms hold... [06 Aug 2001]
Redbus merger on hold as Telecity faces £20m shortfall
News Redbus and Telecity's plans for a £50m merger have run aground after it emerged that Telecity needs to find a further £20m to secure the deal. According to reports in the national press, the merger was... [06 Aug 2001]
GEC and Alcatel in merger rumour
News GEC is seriously considering a full merger with French telecoms manufacturer Alcatel according to reports in the Sunday Times. It now appears that the two have decided on a full merger. The companies... [30 Nov 1998]
Lycos drops merger with USA Networks
News According to media reports the Lycos/USA Networks (USAi) merger - hailed on Tuesday as the dream ecommerce deal - has fallen through. The merger between the online portal, Ticketmaster Online-Citysearch... [12 Feb 1999]
AT&T shares expand in broadband merger
News Shares in AT&T gained 0.90 per cent on the NYSE yesterday after the company finalised a $72bn broadband merger with US cable network company Comcast. On Nasdaq shares in Comcast fell 2.61 per cent following the news. [20 Dec 2001]
