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The EU said the merger would have resulted in higher prices for the signalling systems that keep passengers safe and for the next generations of very high-speed trains

EU derails Siemens-Alstom train merger

The EU's powerful Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has vetoed the merger of the Siemens-Alstom rail businesses, in defiance of France and Germany.

European Union • 06 Feb 19

The Siemens and Alstom transport businesses span the iconic French TGV and German ICE high-speed trains

Alstom, Siemens to merge rail businesses

German industrial group Siemens and French rival Alstom have agreed to merge their rail operations, creating a European champion to better withstand the international advance of China's state-owned CRRC.

Business • 27 Sep 17

EU competition regulators had expressed concern the deal could lead to too much concentration in the gas-turbine sector

GE receives EU approval for Alstom takeover

The EU has announced it has approved a deal under which US giant General Electric will acquire the energy business of French company Alstom for €12bn, after Alstom agreed to sell some assets to an Italian rival.

Business • 08 Sep 15

GE wants to buy Alstom's energy business - and will hand over its train signalling operation as part of the deal

EU launches probe into €12.4bn GE-Alstom deal

EU regulators have launched a probe into US group General Electric's planned €12.4bn acquisition of French rival Alstom's energy business.

Business • 23 Feb 15

Alstom is claimed to have paid more than $75m to secure $4bn in projects around the world

Alstom to pay $772m fine over bribery claims

The French firm Alstom has pleaded guilty and will pay $772m to settle bribery charges with the US Justice Department.

Business • 23 Dec 14

General Electric has already made a $17bn offer for Alstom's wider energy group

Mitsubishi eyeing minority stake in Alstom

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is eyeing a minority stake in France's Alstom, after a Japanese media report said it would team up with German giant Siemens to offer $10 billion for certain energy assets.

Business • 13 Jun 14

Siemens set to transfer its rail activities and less than €7 billion in cash to Alstom in exchange for its power assets?

Siemens readying Alstom offer - sources

Siemens is readying a formal offer for Alstom under which it would transfer its rail activities and less than €7 billion in cash to its French rival in exchange for its power assets.

Business • 27 May 14

Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser unveils strategic overhaul

Siemens unveils strategic overhaul

German engineering giant Siemens unveiled a long-awaited strategic overhaul today to catch up with more profitable competitors.

Business • 07 May 14

Alstom to study a $16.9 billion offer from General Electric

Alstom studies GE offer, leaves option for Siemens

French engineering group Alstom said it would study a $16.9 billion offer from General Electric for its energy arm but left the door open for a rival bid from Germany's Siemens.

Business • 30 Apr 14

Alstom supplies and maintains the trams for Dublin's Luas

France makes jobs a priority in Alstom talks

France said it would defend jobs and its national interest as it met suitors for engineering group Alstom, suggesting Germany's Siemens may have an edge over General Electric.

Business • 28 Apr 14

French stock market regulator forces suspension in Alstom shares

GE in talks to buy Alstom's power arm?

US industrial products giant General Electric is in talks to buy the global power turbines division of struggling French engineering group Alstom, reports say.

Business • 25 Apr 14

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