Europe’s window of opportunity
The eurozone crisis is abating but it is far from resolved; politicians at a national level must take responsibility for further progress European Companies News…
China to probe Sanofi bribery claim
Beijing authorities have formed a task force to investigate whether the drugmaker’s staff paid 500 doctors Rmb1.7m in bribes disguised as ‘research grants’ European Companies News…
China dream sours for foreign companies
Signs of stricter approach under Xi Jinping’s government prompt fears of unfair treatment among some foreign executives, despite official reassurances European Companies News…
Letter from Lex: no time for silliness
August’s “silly season” has been busier than usual. But there was no time for trifling this week as two activist investors found out European Companies News…
French farmers go on egg-smashing rampage
Farmers say costly new standards to ensure hens’ wellbeing and an EU hen population up to 20m too big is making the business unprofitable European Companies News…
KPN / América Móvil: chess game
Carlos Slim’s €2.40 a share bid for the 70% of the Dutch telecoms operator he does not own leaves KPN shareholders with two choices European Companies News…
Slimmed down groups attract new admirers
Most research shows that companies that split outperform the market but there are signs that activity in such deals is slowing European Companies News…
Week in Review, August 10
Crowd-pleaser in control at Aviva; banks hit by emerging markets; EADS chief put to the test; UK car sales accelerate; BofA sued over securities European Companies News…
Unhelpful companies cloud forecasts
Regulatory pressure and fears about selective disclosure have all but silenced the dark art of corporate expectation management, say analysts European Companies News…
América Móvil in €7.2bn KPN bid
Mexican telecoms group controlled and chaired by Carlos Slim makes cash offer for the 70% of the former Dutch monopoly it does not already own European Companies News…
