US regulator extends review of Level 3, Global Crossing deal

News Broadband United States 12 JUL 2011
US regulator extends review of Level 3, Global Crossing deal
The US Department of Justice is extending its investigation of Level 3 Communications' proposed takeover of Global Crossing. Both companies received requests from the regulator for additional information needed for the review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act. Level 3 said it will respond accordingly and still expects the takeover to close by year-end. Level 3 announced in April the proposed takeover for USD 3 billion.

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Fixed

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Global Crossing,  Level 3 Communications

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United States

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Regulations, Wholesale, M&A buyouts & divestments

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