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Emami acquires Lakshmibilas
16 Nov 2009
Sterlite loses Asarco as US judge rules in favour of Grupo Mexico
16 Nov 2009
The judge has ordered Grupo Mexico to make a comprehensive proposal to Asarco’s workers union to pave the way to exit bankruptcy.
Vivendi trumps Telefonica on GVT buyout with $4.2 billion offer
16 Nov 2009
Vivendi’s new offer is almost 11 per cent above Telefonica’s latest bid, and 33 per cent higher that its own previous offer of $R42 per share.
Hollywood’s MGM puts itself up for sale
14 Nov 2009
MGM, whose lenders extended forbearance until 31 January, said its other options include operating as a stand-alone entity or forming strategic partnerships
GM repays €200 million Opel loan to Germany
14 Nov 2009
Korea’s GS Home Shopping buys 15-per cent stake in HomeShop18
14 Nov 2009
South Korean TV home shopping channel, GS Home Shopping Inc.is acquiring a 15-per cent stake HomeShop18, a venture of the Network18
Motorola explores three-way split
13 Nov 2009
United Technologies to acquire GE Security for $1.82 billion
13 Nov 2009
UTC, the maker of Carrier air conditioners, Otis elevators, Pratt & Whitney jet engine and Sikorsky Aircraft plans to boost its fire and security business through the acquisition
Playboy again reportedly up for sale
13 Nov 2009
British Airways and Iberia agree to $7 billion merger
13 Nov 2009
The combined business will be led by BA’s CEO, Willie Walsh, and a management team chosen equally from each airline
British Airways and Iberia agree to $7 billion merger
13 Nov 2009
The combined business will be led by BA’s CEO, Willie Walsh, and a management team chosen equally from each airline
British Airways and Iberia agree to $7 billion merger
13 Nov 2009
The combined business will be led by BA’s CEO, Willie Walsh, and a management team chosen equally from each airline
British Airways and Iberia agree to $7 billion merger
13 Nov 2009
The combined business will be led by BA’s CEO, Willie Walsh, and a management team chosen equally from each airline
Essar becomes largest cold steel roller with completion of Shree Precoated Steel acquisition
12 Nov 2009
Shree Renuka Sugars to acquire Brazilian Vale Do Ivai Rs1,112 crore
12 Nov 2009
The country’s largest sugar refiner with a capacity of 4,000 tons a day, will be first Indian sugar company making an overseas acquisition.
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