The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Tuesday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Tuesday: - Polish state-owned utilities PGE and Energa agreed to buy Iberdrola's 75 percent stake in Renewables Polska for 840 million zlotys ($268 million), PGE said on Tuesday.
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Air Asia Announces Dividend Policy
Air Asia pays out biggest dividend policy. The Asian region's largest discount carrier, Air Asia Bhd has reported a ten-fold increase in share values in almost ten months.
BT Expands Sports Franchise
BT purchases ESPN UK and Ireland with ESPN America coverage. BT, in a bid to pry open the hold of BSkyB over the pay-TV sports market in Europe, has agreed to purchase ESPN's UK and Ireland television business.
Oaktree Capital Purchases Countryside Capital
Oaktre pays GBP165 million for Countryside. Oaktree Capital Management LLC, the world's largest distressed debt investor, has purchased Countryside Properties Plc through debt provided by former owner Lloyds Banking Group.
AT&T Pushes European Expansion
AT&T expands into Europe with wireless technology applications. The largest US phone company, AT&T would be expanding to Europe through licensing of its mobile home watchdog products.
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Vodafone claims ability to expand in Europe under current circumstances. Vodafone in an announcement said that it need not sell its stake in its venture with Verizon Wireless in order to be competitive in Europe.
PPR sells off assets. In a report by French newspaper Les Echos, PPR, the French luxury and sports brand is in discussion with Nordic Capital for the sale of Ellos, the Scandanavian subsidiary of its Redcats line.
Vivendi's sale of GVT postponed due to lukewarm price offers. Vivendi is postponing the sale of GVT, its Brazilian telecommunications unit after the French consortium failed to receive purchase offers amenable to its price.
Apache Partners opens up to new markets with new Global Fund. The UK based investment advisors Apache Partners LLP, founded by Paul Forsyth has recently announced a new fund starting March 22, 2013.
Daimler is not to keen on the reported interest of CIC over shares of the company. German car giant Daimler is not expecting sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp to continue with its purchase of the ten percent stake in the company.
Hiscox announce dividends for its shareholders. (Photo: Reuters) Rain falls outside a branch of Lloyds TSB in London The second largest Lloyd's of London insurer by market value, Hiscox Ltd has initiated plans to return nearly US$303 million to its shareholders.
CEDC on the brink of bankruptcy amidst debt payment concerns. The Central European Distribution Corp, the Polish vodka maker, has seen its share price value fall by as much as 58% in the NYSE because of concerns as to its ability to repay debts that would fall due next month.
Barclays to issue convertible bonds for more capital. Barclays, in a move to address possible concerns, is formulating a plan to seek shareholder approval to sell bonds that are convertible to shares should the bank hit troubled waters.
Apache partners, a UK-based investment advisory firm, will be setting up a fund with main focus equities and fixed income in key markets.
