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EU to Examine STX, Aker Yards Deal

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

December 20, 2007

EU regulators will reportedly open an in-depth investigation of the acquisition by South Korea's STX Shipbuilding of a controlling stake in Norway's Aker Yards, according to a Reuters report. Earlier this year STX bought a nearly 40% stake in Aker Yards for $800m.