Europe
Telefonica increases stake in Telco to control Telecom Italia
Telefonica seeks to retain control over Telecom Italia through buyout of venture partners in Telco. Telefonica, the telecommunications group from Spain, had formalized a deal to secure control of Telecom Italia without the need to launch a full takeover.
Berjaya Philippines unit extends HR Owen buyout deadline
Berjaya Corporation Berhad's Philippines unit, Berjaya Philippines Inc, extended its GBP42 million or USD65 million takeover bid offer to minority shareholders of British auto dealer HR Owen to October 11.
Anglo American Plc waits for right time to sell rights
The rights to the Minas-Rio project is the main asset to be sold off by Anglo American as it faces mounting pressure to provide finances for the project.
Swedish government exits Nordea, sells remaining stake for USD3.4 billion
On Wednesday, the Swedish government said that it has sold the last of its holdings in regional bank Nordea AB for SEK21.6 billion or USD3.4 billion.