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Kevin Arquit Interviewed on CNBC and BNN

11.04.10

Simpson Thacher partner Kevin J. Arquit, head of the Firm’s Antitrust practice, was a guest on CNBC’s The Strategy Session on November 4, 2010. In the interview, Mr. Arquit spoke about the Canadian government’s rejection of BHP Billiton’s $39 billion bid for Potash.  Mr. Arquit and the hosts of the program discussed whether this action will reduce cross-border hostile takeover attempts.  To view the video of the interview, please click here (and view at minute 7). 

Mr. Arquit also appeared on Business News Network (BNN), a Canadian business and financial news network, and further discussed how U.S. corporations may view the Canadian government's rejection of the BHP bid.  To view the video of the interview, please click here (and view at minute 2:46).