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Bell Canada parent BCE in takeover talks with pension funds
Apr 18 2007, Balendu

BCE, the parent of Bell Canada, has announced that the company is reviewing its strategy to increase its shareholder value. Following this strategy, the company further disclosed that it has opened negotiations with a group of Canadian pension...

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In this May 22, 2008 file photo, the head offices of BCE Inc. are seen in downtown Montreal. Canadian telecom company BCE Inc. says its $35 billion privatization deal may be in jeopardy, as a preliminary review has found the proposed acquisition may not..

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