Micro Focus Ends Takeover Talks, Resumes Share Buyback

Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Micro Focus International Plc, a U.K. software provider, said it ended takeover discussions and will instead resume a share buyback program.

Micro Focus Ends Takeover Talks, Resumes Share Buyback

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Sprint Said In Talks To Buy Out Clearwire

The third-biggest U.S. wireless operator is negotiating with Comcast and other cable companies to obtain control of Clearwire and help complete its LTE network

Sprint Said in Talks to Buy Out Clearwire

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France Telecom Eyes Algeria Deal as Iraq, Cambodia Talks Advance

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France Telecom Eyes Algeria Deal as Iraq, Cambodia Talks Advance

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Hearst in Talks to Buy Magazines

The American publisher is discussing the purchase of Legardère’s international magazines, including Car and Driver and the foreign editions of Elle.

Hearst in Talks to Buy Magazines

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Hon Hai Declines to Comment on Reports of Hitachi Display Talks

Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronics, declined to comment on reports the company is in talks with Hitachi Ltd. to buy a stake in Hitachi Displays Ltd.

Hon Hai Declines to Comment on Reports of Hitachi Display Talks

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TSMC in Talks to Buy Buildings, Land in Hsinchu From Powerchip

Dec. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is in talks to buy land, buildings from Powerchip Technology Corp. in Hsinchu to expand, Elizabeth Sun, a spokeswoman for the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer, said by telephone today.

TSMC in Talks to Buy Buildings, Land in Hsinchu From Powerchip

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DealBook: Sara Lee Sales Talks Hit Bump on Price

The food company is continuing to consider its strategic options in the wake of its chief executive's departure in August.

DealBook: Sara Lee Sales Talks Hit Bump on Price

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Telecom N.Z. in Prioritized Talks on Broadband Plan

Dec. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Telecom Corp. has been selected for prioritized negotiations by the New Zealand government to deliver the ultra-fast broadband services program in 25 regions, which may lead to a demerger of the company.

Telecom N.Z. in Prioritized Talks on Broadband Plan

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Green Column: Climate Talks Might Need a Profit Motive

Negotiations like United Nations climate talks may be weakened by the lack of a formal role for businesses or investors.

Green Column: Climate Talks Might Need a Profit Motive

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Daikin Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Goodman Global

Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan’s largest air-conditioner maker, is in talks to buy Houston-based Goodman Global Inc. from Hellman & Friedman LLC to expand in the U.S. market, a person familiar with the matter said.

Daikin Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Goodman Global

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Daikin Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Goodman Global From H&F

Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan’s largest air-conditioner maker, is in talks to buy Houston-based Goodman Global Inc. from Hellman & Friedman LLC to expand in the U.S. market, a person familiar with the matter said.

Daikin Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Goodman Global From H&F

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Seagate Shares Drop After Takeover Talks Break Down

Nov. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Seagate Technology Plc, the world’s largest maker of disk drives, fell 3.3 percent on the Nasdaq Stock Market after the company ended talks to be taken private.

Seagate Shares Drop After Takeover Talks Break Down

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