M&A

Nestle also interested in Cadbury

23 Nov 2009

No immediate impact on RIL from LyondellBasell offer: Fitch

23 Nov 2009

Reliance makes a bid for Dutch petrochem major LyondellBasell

23 Nov 2009

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has initiated a move towards acquiring a controlling stake in the world’s third-largest petrochemicals firm, LyondellBasell by submitting a preliminary offer

Hershey reportedly mulling $17 billion solo bid for Cadbury

21 Nov 2009

Hershey's links with Cadbury go back since 1980 to market Cadbury's candy in the US market and a take over of its chocolate business would open the European and vast emerging markets, where Cadbury's strength lies

Dutch government to invest $6.6 billion more in ABN AMRO-Fortis

20 Nov 2009

The Dutch government will invest €4.4 billion ($6.6 billion) more to integrate parts of ABN AMRO Bank NV and Fortis Bank Nederland into a strong, stable and profitable bank.

Reckitt Benckiser may merge with Colgate-Palmolive: report

19 Nov 2009

The merger of Reckitt Benckiser and Colgate-Palmolive, with revenues of $11 billion and $15.3 billion, respectively in 2008, could form a giant with revenues of over $26 billion.

JP Morgan buys rest of Cazenove joint venture for $1.7 billion

19 Nov 2009

Hershey, Ferrero to rival Kraft’s bid for Cadbury

19 Nov 2009

Public sector bank consolidation discussed at bankers' meet

19 Nov 2009

Bosch announces one US acquisition, two in Germany

18 Nov 2009

L&T sells petrol dispenser business to Gilbarco of US

18 Nov 2009

Devon Energy plans to raise up to $7.5 billion through asset sales

18 Nov 2009

One of the largest independent US oil and gas companies, Devon will divest all its Gulf of Mexico and other global assets to focus on its onshore portfolio in North America and repay debt

Goodrich Corporation signs agreement to acquire Atlantic Inertial Systems

17 Nov 2009

Canon to acquire Dutch printer maker Océ for $1.1 billion

17 Nov 2009

Canon will acquire the outstanding shares of Océ at €8.60 a share, representing a 70-per cent premium over the closing price on 13 November and 137 per cent above the average price over the past year

Citigroup to sell stake in Bellsystem24 to Bain Capital for $1.12 billion

16 Nov 2009

The acquisition of Bellsystem24 by Boston-based private equity firm Bain Capital will be the largest buyout made by a foreign private equity firm in Japan in nearly two years

Bristol-Myers to divest Mead Johnson for $7.69 billion

16 Nov 2009

Leading maker of children's nutritional products, the over 100-year Mead Johnson had 2008 sales of nearly $2.6 billion

Vodafone-Essar buys controlling stake in Dhabi’s African operations

16 Nov 2009

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