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Ford clears the path for Volvo's sale to Geely
23 Dec 2009
Ford Motors says that it expects to sign a definitive sale agreement in the first quarter of 2010 and close the sale in the second quarter of 2010
Cash-only deals most successful: KPMG
23 Dec 2009
Glass Lewis supports Sun in Taro battle
23 Dec 2009
Legal advisory and proxy services firm Glass Lewis has called on Taro shareholders to vote against all the resolutions proposed by the management at the shareholders meeting on 31 December
EU approves Canon's takeover of Oce
23 Dec 2009
Canon, the world's largest digital camera maker, expects Oce's high-end printing systems to complement Canon's mid-range products and expand sales networks.
Templeton cold to Taro’s plea for protection against Sun
22 Dec 2009
Though initially opposed to the idea of a Sun takeover, Mobius recently threw his weight behind the Indian pharma giant, citing Taro’s lack of clarity in its financials
Templeton cold to Taro’s plea for protection against Sun
22 Dec 2009
Though initially opposed to the idea of a Sun takeover, Mobius recently threw his weight behind the Indian pharma giant, citing Taro’s lack of clarity in its financials
Nigeria opposes Shell's plans to divest holdings
22 Dec 2009
Sinochem lowers bid for Nufarm by A$2 million
22 Dec 2009
Macarthur Coal set to take over Gloucester Coal
22 Dec 2009
Sanofi-aventis to acquire Chattem for $1.9 billion
21 Dec 2009
The acquisition would help the French drug firm move up a rank to the world's fifth largest drug maker
Google to acquire reviews site Yelp for over $500 million: report
21 Dec 2009
Yelp is a privately held company founded in 2004 by two PayPal veterans to help people find local businesses like hair stylists, dentists and mechanic
Spyker makes new improved offer for Saab
21 Dec 2009
Shell to divest Nigerian assets worth $5-billion
21 Dec 2009
Hit by militant strikes, Shell plans to sell off its Nigerian onshore operations with proven oil reserves of about 100 million barrels
Brazil’s CSN bids $5.5 billion for Portugal cement maker CIMPOR
21 Dec 2009
In 2008 CIMPOR acquired 73.6 per cent stake in India’s Shree Digvijay Cement Company held by Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries
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