UniCredit, Mediobanca Open To Future Tie-Up - Report UniCredit SpA's (UCTG.MI) and Mediobanca SpA's (MB.MI) controlling shareholders are examining whether a merger between the two banks is possible, should UniCredit's capital base need further bolstering, Il Sole-24 Ore reported Tuesday.
Porsche Takes Majority Stake In Volkswagen Porsche Automobil Holding SE (PAH3.XE) said Monday it bought additional shares in Volkswagen AG (VLKAY) and raised its stake in Europe's biggest auto maker by sales to 50.76%, which triggers a mandatory bid for Swedish truck maker Scania AB (SCV-A.SK).
Centrica Seen Buying 25% British Energy Stake In Wks - Source U.K. utility Centrica PLC (CNA.LN) is likely to complete the purchase of a 25% stake in U.K. nuclear operator British Energy Group PLC (BGY.LN) within weeks, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday.
German Cartel Office: DZ Bank, WGZ Bank Preparing Merger German wholesale banks DZ Bank AG and WGZ Bank AG have registered for a merger with the country's federal antitrust authority, according to the agency's Web site Tuesday.
Tech Mahindra Spokesman: Satyam Merger Report "Baseless" Tech Mahindra Ltd. (532755.BY) Tuesday termed "baseless" a newspaper report that the company is looking to merge with rival Indian software maker Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (500376.BY).
Endo Pharma To Acquire Indevus For Up To $637M Cash Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. (ENDP) will acquire smaller pharmaceutical company Indevus Pharmaceuticals Inc. (IDEV) for up to $637 million in cash, as the company looks to expand its operations beyond pain management.
Three US Groups In Talks To Salvage Waterford Wedgwood - FT Talks to salvage Waterford Wedgwood PLC (WTFU.DB) were under way with at least three U.S. parties Monday night, after the historic crystal and porcelain maker was forced into receivership, the Financial Times reported, citing people close to the talks.
India Unlikely To OK Foreign Airline Invest In Local Carriers The Indian government is unlikely to allow foreign airlines to directly buy stakes in local carriers before the upcoming federal polls, a senior finance ministry official said Tuesday.
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