Telefonica Deutschland would be selling off Euro denominated bonds. The German subsidiary of Spain's largest phone company, Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG is now preparing to offer for sale of Euro denominated bonds as early as this month.

The German construction firm Hochtief is pushing to become leaner in its process to divest assets for the long term.

Bostjan Jazbec is the new central bank governor of Slovenia. Bostjan Jazbec, the International Monetary Fund expert has been appointed as the central bank governor of Slovenia.

Astorg Partners leads the consortium that will purchase Canberra from Areva. Areva. the top nuclear reactor builder of France announced that it would be selling its nuclear radiation measurement subsidiary to a private equity group.

Vodafone shares tumble after Verizon denies takeover talk. Vodafone share values fell after Verizon Communications denied rumors of a takeover of its joint venture.

New players in the Tele2 Russia saga show their hand. Russia's largest wireless carrier is now preparing the plan to fight the sale of Tele2 AB to VTB, state owned financial institution.

Elior buyout financing options are attracting buyout firms and more creative financing. Banks are being asked to provide its very first pure covenant lite debt package from Europe in order to support a buyout of Elior, the French catering firm.

In a Financial Times report, AT&T and Verizon are said to be joining forces to make a bid for Vodafone shares in Verizon Wireless.

The transfer of funds exempted Laiki Bank UK from Cyprus Bailout. The United Kingdom branch of the Laiki Bank has evaded the so-called 'haircut' of depositors in the beleaguered Cypriot bank.

The Swiss bank Julius Baer would boost businesses in South America and Monaco through transfers of former Merrill Lynch businesses.