German competition squeezes Vodafone
Vodafone was also hit by economic weakness in southern Europe and forecasts that the negative trend will continue into its second quarter European Companies News…
Energy chiefs warn on EU oil sands measures
British executives echo Canadian minister’s assertion that country could be penalised for transparency in its disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions European Companies News…
China slowdown hits European earnings
Tough economic conditions in core European markets and slowing growth in China hampered results for a number of European companies reporting their earnings European Companies News…
Vivendi spurned $8.5bn Universal bid
The offer, premised on the idea that music is some of the most heavily consumed content on mobile devices, values Universal at $ 2bn to $ 3bn above most analyst…
Ziggo’s growth slows amid competition
Chief executive of the Dutch cable company says tough competition for customers will require higher investment in marketing and discount programmes European Companies News…
Charterhouse faces fashion house debt woes
Private equity group may need to inject cash into the company to keep its lenders from trying to seize control European Companies News…
Ecclestone faces force of German law
Long, protracted legal arguments on all fronts appear to be the most likely outcome of the German challenge to the 82-year-old F1 dealmaker European Companies News…
Novartis reveals pay deal for ex-chairman
Daniel Vasella to receive SFr250,000 in consulting fees for three years, the title of honorary chairman, and cash and shares for other services European Companies News…
Maersk Line warns of falling demand
Chief executive says industry must prepare for a new era that will see growth in demand fall to half the levels seen over the past two decades European Companies News…
Q&A: What exactly is Rocket Internet?
Critics say Rocket is the opposite of venture capital. Admirers say it should be praised for its ruthless execution, and attacks are motivated by jealousy European Companies News…
