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How a transatlantic mega-merger fell apart over a leadership tug of war

Managing Editor · Friday, October 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM · 1 min read

How a transatlantic mega-merger fell apart over a leadership tug of war — Financial Times, São Paulo Business news — Image: Financial Times

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