Deals
EADS CEO Says Government Talks Advance to Close BAE Deal
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European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co. Chief Executive Officer Tom Enders said efforts are progressing to win shareholder backing for his planned $45 billion merger with BAE Systems Plc, while mounting pressure on governments to cooperate or risk seeing a deal fall apart.
“I’m pleased with our progress so far,” Enders said in a letter to employees that was obtained by Bloomberg News. Discussions with governments to address their concerns are “constructive and advanced,” he said.