IAG rules out material acquisitions
July 9, 2008
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) said it did not expect to make any material acquisitions for another three years.
EU widens antitrust probe into BHP Billiton's proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto
The European Commission on Friday widened its antitrust probe into the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto Inc. by BHP Billiton Ltd., saying an initial investigation revealed concerns about higher prices and reduced choice for EU customers of the mining concerns.
Heineken loses fizz through S&N acquisition
Heineken, the giant Dutch brewer which recently bought out Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) in partnership with its rival Carlsberg, today said the £10 billion acquisition had been a drag on first half earnings despite a rising thirst among consumers for its premium brands.
Woolies' acquisition drive blocked
Independent retailers claim victory after the ACCC blocks Woolies' strategy of 'creeping' retail acquisitions.
VDM narrows search for four acquisitions
Engineering firm VDM Group has narrowed its acquisition search to four potential business.
Orica has firepower for acquisitions
Orica is looking for acquisitions to add to its explosives businesses, a day after announcing it will spin off its consumer products division.
07/22/08
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AXA APA on lookout for acquisitions
AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd says the company has $1 billion in surplus capital to facilitate any future acquisitions.
AXA to longer pursuing MAA acquisition
AXA Asia Pacific Holdings says it is no longer pursuing an acquisition of Malaysian Assurance Alliance Berhad (MAA) in Malaysia.
Foster's hangover not over
The Foster's share price reaction shows the board did the right thing to squeeze out Trevor O'Hoy - and that big acquisitions mostly don't work.
ACCC rejects Woolies Karabar acquisition
The ACCC has rejected the proposed acquisition of the Karabar Supermarket in NSW by the nation's largest retailer, Woolworths Ltd, on competition concerns.
Lend Lease cashed up for acquisitions
Property developer Lend Lease is looking for acquisitions, hoping to take advantage of the fallout in property markets driven by financial market volatility.
BHP eyes acquisitions
BHP Billiton is increasingly considering acquisitions in petroleum to add to growth opportunities within its business.
NAB completes Great Western acquisition
NAB has completed its $A836m acquisition of Great Western Bancorporation, the holding company of Great Western Bank in the US.
WorleyParsons makes Canadian acquisition
Engineering and mining services company WorleyParsons has made an acquisition in Canada, purchasing Westmar Consultants for $A48.68 million.
CSL to announce acquisition
Plasma products maker CSL says it will announce a proposed acquisition later in the day.
08/13/08
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Ronaldinho is the final piece of the puzzle for AC Milan's offseason acquisition campaign.
CSL shares slide after Talecris stock...
CSL raised $US1.55b selling stock to help fund the purchase of Talecris Biotherapeutics, its biggest acquisition.
08/14/08
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Macquarie acquisition 'may be imminent'
Macquarie Group could be poised to make a big acquisition because it is raising capital when it already has $3 billion on its balance sheet, a broker says.
Take the money and run: how big corporates get fleeced
The admission by Foster's chairman David Crawford that the company's wine acquisitions had failed is a timely reminder that most big acquisitions do not work for shareholders.
Westpac's RAMS woes
Westpac snapped up a stricken RAMS on the cheap six months ago but the acquisition appears to be backfiring.
06/02/08
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EU widens Billiton-Rio Tinto probe
The European Commission on Friday widened its antitrust probe into the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto Inc. by BHP Billiton Ltd., saying an initial investigation revealed...
Coke tests Beijing's acceptance of...
Coca-Cola's friendly $2.5 billion bid to buy China's biggest juice maker is emerging as a test of whether Beijing will allow foreign companies to buy homegrown businesses - or...
Coke tests Beijing's acceptance of...
Coca-Cola's friendly $2.5 billion bid to buy China's biggest juice maker is emerging as a test of whether Beijing will allow foreign companies to buy homegrown businesses - or...
Stalking the dragon
The story of the acquisition of St George begins on a fateful day last August when some startling news sparked the global credit crisis, writes Danny John.
Mining sector M&A activity accelerates
Merger and acquisition activity in the mining industry reached record levels last year and 2008 is set to be the year of super consolidation, a new report says.