Schaeffler Terminates Agreement with Continental AG

Schaeffler terminates investment agreement with Continental AG. Continental AG of Germany said that its shareholder Schaeffler has sent a notice of termination for an investment agreement in force since August 2008.


Elan Corp Pulls Off Theravance Deal

Elan Corp pulls off deal for Theravance respiratory medication royalties from GlaxoSmithKline. Elan Corporation, the Irish pharmaceutical firm has entered into an agreement on royalties to alleviate concerns about its acquisition strategy as well as be able to blunt the takeover bid of Royalty Pharma.

Experian Plc sells its market research services unit

Experian sells off its market research services unit to WPP. The global information services company, Experian Plc has announced Monday that it has agreed to sell off its market research services.

Blackstone to purchase LIC's 14% in SHCI

Blackstone is preparing to make an offer for the 14% shareholdings of LIC in Stock Holdings Corporation of India.


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