DJ/ WSJ report the firms are in 'advanced stage' of talks

Nothing further at this stage

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I'm wondering how advanced talks can be and whats been run by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) already?

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Here we go ... more:

  • could announce a merger in coming days, people familiar with the matter said
  • Followed by a three-way breakup of the combined company, they said
  • A deal has not yet been inked and the talks could fall apart, the people cautioned

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