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M&A focus: Tech and pharmaceutical takeovers on the rise

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| Print by Tim Human

Technology and pharmaceutical takeovers are leading the way, but expect hostile activity elsewhere in the wake of Madoff and AIG scandals.

Technology and pharmaceutical firms have led the way this year in high-profile merger and acquisition activity, from Oracle-Sun Microsystems and Roche-Genentech to Pfizer-Wyeth and Merck-Schering-Plough.

In the last few months, we’ve also seen plays in other industries with DirecTV’s tie-up with Liberty Entertainment and Pepsi’s plans to ...

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