M&A
RIL may take over some of BP’s foreign assets: Dudley
29 Sep 2011
BP says it is looking at divesting some of its assets in Europe and North America to Reliance Industries Ltd as it seeks to deepen its partnership with RIL
LCH.Clearnet board backs LSE takeover offer
28 Sep 2011
Cognizant acquires SAP retail software developer Zaffera
28 Sep 2011
SAP says that the acquisition will expand its ability to provide industry-focused SAP consulting and software solutions.
Cognizant acquires SAP retail software developer Zaffera
28 Sep 2011
SAP says that the acquisition will expand its ability to provide industry-focused SAP consulting and software solutions.
Cognizant acquires SAP retail software developer Zaffera
28 Sep 2011
SAP says that the acquisition will expand its ability to provide industry-focused SAP consulting and software solutions.
Merger could impact US’ first wind farm
26 Sep 2011
Acquirers hovering over Yahoo
24 Sep 2011
A memo sent by Yahoo cofounders David Filo and Jerry Yang to employees says the search giant has received inquiries from “multiple parties” interested in various unspecified strategic options for it.
NMDC acquires stake in Legacy Iron Ore, eyes Mozambique coal project
23 Sep 2011
State-owned NMDC yesterday made its first overseas acquisition - a 50-per cent stake in Australian exploration company Legacy Iron Ore, and is now pursuing a stake in a Mozambique coal project
Goodrich agrees to merge with UTC in $18.4-bn cash deal
22 Sep 2011
Defence aerospace contractor United Technologies has secured smaller rival Goodrich's assent to be acquired in an $18.4-billion cash deal, including the assumption of $1.9 billion debt.
Foster's finally accepts SABMiller's $10.2-bn takeover offer
21 Sep 2011
Global brewing and bottling giant SABMiller’s three-month pursuit of Foster’s finally ended after the Australian beer company accepted the $10.2-billion offer.
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