EU, U.S. regulators pobe online deal; Cendant's acquisition of Gallileo draws scrutiny
Article Abstract:
This article discusses the acquisition of the online travel system, Galileo International by Cendant Corp. and the investigations being conducted by the U.S. Justice Department and the European Commission. Concerns have been raised because Cendant owns and franchises several travel-service operations throughout the world.
author: Wilke, John R. and Motoko, Rich
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
Government regulation (cont), European Union, International economic relations, Public Administration, Government, Business services, not elsewhere classified, All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services, Airline Reservation Services, Laws, regulations and rules, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, United States. Department of Justice, European Union. European Commission, Airline reservations, Galileo International Inc.
Cendant buys eBookers in $404 million deal
Article Abstract:
Cendant Corp. has agreed to acquire ebookers PLC, one of Europe's leaders in the online travel industry for $404.3 million.
author: Berman, Dennis K., Singer, Jason
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
United Kingdom, Lodging & Tourist Services, Accommodation, Passenger Transportation Arrangement, Travel industry, ebookers PLC
Cendant to sell travel unit to Blackstone affiliate
Article Abstract:
Cendant Corp. of the United States is to sell its Travelport travel services unit for $4.3 billion to an affiliate of Blackstone Group L.P. also of the United States. The investment company is in the process of divesting a number of its holdings.
author: Pruitt, Angela, Chittum, Ryan
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
Company overview
subjects list: United States, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Investment companies, CD, Avis Budget Group Inc., Company acquisition/merger
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