In a statement, Eli Defes, chairman of El Al Israel Airlines stated, he is stepping down with immediate effect due to an undisclosed medical condition. In 2015, Defes had joined El Al’s board and became its chairman in 2017. It… Read More ›
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Japan’s Takada to acquire London-listed Shire for $59 billion
Following the takeover Takada will join the ranks of the world’s top 10 drugmakers and will gain expertise in rare diseases, at the cost of a mountain-load of debt. On Wednesday, shareholders of Takeda Pharmaceutical approved the $59 billion takeover… Read More ›
MNCs poring over new U.S. tax code find loopholes to minimize their tax profile
While the new tax code was meant to simplify tax compliance, it has introduced more complications and ambiguity, all of which can be exploited. The tax-dodging strategies discussed here with comments from tax experts and lawyers are indicative of how… Read More ›