BAE and EADS merger off
The potential merger between BAE Systems and EADS, the company that make Airbus aircraft, has been cancelled, sources said.
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Claims Merkel scuppered BAE deal
BAE Systems moves to reassure staff and investors
BAE Systems stepped up its efforts to reassure staff, customers and investors today in the wake of its abandoned attempt to merge with EADS.
Read the full storyClaims Merkel scuppered BAE deal
Plans to create a European aerospace and defence giant were in tatters tonight after German opposition scuppered the £28 billion deal.
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MP criticises 'political wrangling'
Hammond: a 'number of things' prevented BAE deal
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said a "number of things" stopped the merger deal between BAE Systems and EADS.
Mr Hammond added that despite the deal falling through, the British defence company still had a "great future".
You can see the interview with Mr Hammond on the ITV News website.
Hammond: BAE deal 'too difficult' for governments
Defence Secretary says proposed merger of BAE and EADS collapsed because it was "too difficult" to reconcile differences of the governments.
Read the full storyMixed reaction to BAE merger collapse
There's been a mixed reaction from MPs and union officials after it was announced the proposed merger between BAE and EADS has collapsed.
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Government differences led to BAE merger collapse
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said the merger of defence giant BAE Systems and European rivals EADS collapsed because it was "too difficult" to reconcile the differences of the governments involved.
BAE chief executive 'disappointed' EADS merger called off
The chief executive of BAE Systems says he is "disappointed" the potential merger the company and EADS, who make Airbus aircraft has been cancelled.
– Ian King, chief executive BAE Systems"We are obviously disappointed that we were unable to reach an acceptable agreement with our various government stakeholders."
BAE and EADS confirm merger is off
BAE Systems and EADS have terminated discussions over a potential merger, the two companies confirmed today.
BAE and EADS merger 'called off'
The proposed £28billion merger of defence giants BAE Systems and EADS is off, sources said today.
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