Switzerland: drug companies set massive merger

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Sandoz AG and Ciba-Geigy AG will merger their operations, pending approval from shareholders and international regulators. The action would create a company, called Novartis, with a market value estimated at $62 billion and continues the trend of consolidation in the pharmaceutical industry.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1996
Pharmaceutical industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Ciba-Geigy AG, Sandoz AG

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IRA Warrington bombs spawn outrage

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The Provisional IRA claimed responsibility for two explosions at the Golden Square shopping center in Warrington, England, on Mar 20, 1993. The bombings, which resulted in two deaths and over 50 injuries, led to criticism of the IRA by people in Ireland.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993

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Massive IRA bomb hits City of London

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The Provisional IRA was responsible for a truck bomb that exploded on Apr 24, 1993, in the London, England, financial district's Bishopsgate area. The bomb caused one death, 45 injuries and damage to dozens of buildings.

Publisher: Facts on File, Inc.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
London, England, Financial markets

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Subjects list: Political activity, England, Irish Republican Army, Bombings
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