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Reuters scoops Babcock/VT deal 03.22.2010 Reuters broke news on March 22 that defence services group Babcock International had agreed a $2 billion takeover of rival VT Group. The scoop was the culmination of leading coverage throughout the takeover battle, and was confirmed the next day, marking the biggest UK M&A transaction since Lloyds’ purchase of HBOS in January last year. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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Reuters scoops Babcock/VT deal

03.22.2010

Reuters broke news on March 22 that defence services group Babcock International had agreed a $2 billion takeover of rival VT Group. The scoop was the culmination of leading coverage throughout the takeover battle, and was confirmed the next day, marking the biggest UK M&A transaction since Lloyds’ purchase of HBOS in January last year.

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