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

- Source: Financial Times
- Published: 2026-10-23T04:00:28+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/e114059c-308d-4d8e-8127-f88b0faca879?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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