The environmental question

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There are many factors which must be taken into account by a company which is considering acquiring an existing business. These include environmental law, both existing and that which may be enacted in the future. Issues can include contamination of land or water, liability for remediation and waste disposal. Such issues played a key role in deliberations when a management buyout was undertaken at Pilkington's Tiles.

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Boutiques are back in fashion

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Independent corporate finance boutiques are often staffed by senior, experienced managers who aim to devote their time to advising clients on takeovers, primary or secondary offerings, acquisitions, or disposals. They are usually small business run by entrepreneurs who can play the field to the benefit of their clients.

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NewsCorp loses to EchoStar

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Concerns regarding the formation of a monopoly will force US telecommunications industry regulators to investigate the $5.5 billion planned merger between EchoStar Communications and Hughes Electronics.

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