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Article: Mergers and acquisitions involving UK companies 4th quarter 2005.
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- M2 Presswire
- Article date:
- February 7, 2006
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M2 PRESSWIRE-7 February 2006-UK Government: Mergers and acquisitions involving UK companies 4th quarter 2005(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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Coverage United Kingdom Theme Commerce, Energy and Industry Expenditure on acquisitions abroad by UK companies increased from GBP7.5 billion in quarter three 2005 to GBP12.1 billion in quarter four.
Significant transactions included the disposal by BP International Ltd, and subsequent acquisition by Ineos Group Ltd, of Innovene Inc in a transaction with a press reported value of GBP5.0 billion.
Expenditure on acquisitions in the UK by foreign companies increased from GBP13.8 ...