Cable M&A Talks – Regulators Circle as Dealmakers Dance
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| February 3, 2014
Ever since Charter announced its bid for Time Warner Cable, the consensus is that regulators will look at the deal closely. And asst attorney general for DOJ’s antitrust division William Baer’s recent comments only strengthened the view. Read on for his comments, how Comcast might get involved and analysts’ opinions on the merger talk.
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