Coke tests Beijing's acceptance of acquisitions
September 28, 2008
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 force entrepreneurs to serve its vision of creating national economic champions.
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.
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IAG rules out material acquisitions
Insurance Australia Group Ltd (IAG) said it did not expect to make any material acquisitions for another three years.
BHP eyes acquisitions
BHP Billiton is increasingly considering acquisitions in petroleum to add to growth opportunities within its business.
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.
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.
Coke tests Beijing's acceptance of acquisitions
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 force entrepreneurs to serve its vision of creating national economic champions.
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.
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.
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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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.
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Miners' merger mania
Few expect the platinum producer Lonmin to escape the clutches of Xstrata, which last week stormed through its front door with a hostile £5bn takeover bid.
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 concerns about higher prices and reduced choice for European customers of the mining concerns.
Ronaldinho is AC Milan's last...
Ronaldinho is the final piece of the puzzle for AC Milan's offseason acquisition campaign.
WorleyParsons makes Canadian acquisition
Engineering and mining services company WorleyParsons has made an acquisition in Canada, purchasing Westmar Consultants for $A48.68 million.
Take the money and run: how big...
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.
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.
Australia approves Chinalco's stake...
Australia has approved Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd.'s stake in miner and takeover target Rio Tinto Ltd., Treasurer Wayne Swan said Sunday.
CSL to acquire Talecris for $3.4b
Blood products and vaccine firm CSL will acquire Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings for $3.48 billion to boost its presence in the plasma therapeutics market.
08/13/08
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