Lagardère plans EADS stake sale
Media group expects to sell its 7.4 per cent stake in aerospace manufacturer by July 31 and holds out the prospect of a special dividend FT.com – European companies…
Deutsche Telekom chief to move to Ziggo
Decision by René Obermann to move to the Dutch cable operator to become its chief executive at the start of next year catches the market off-guard FT.com – European companies…
Continental warns on weak auto demand
German car parts supplier confident of a pick-up in demand in second half of year as weak auto demand in Europe weighs heavily on first-quarter sales FT.com – European companies…
Monte dei Paschi spokesman found dead
Body of Davide Rossi, 51-year-old public face of the world’s oldest bank, was found below his office in 14th-century headquarters of the Siena lender FT.com – European companies…
DZ Bank hits out at proposed reforms
Germany’s largest co-operative says plans will have impact on savers and could undermine country’s financial stability FT.com – European companies…
Renault up as union talks enter final lap
Shares climb 3.4 per cent to €51.64, their highest level since 2008 as months of talks with French carmaker end as it prepares to cut headcount FT.com – European companies…
Roche chairman to step down next year
Franz Humer’s decision followed the news in January that Daniel Vasella, the non-executive chairman of Novartis, will stand down this month FT.com – European companies…
Europe: A loaded chamber
The EU parliament’s capping of bank bonuses shows it has matured as a political force, but its democratic legitimacy is still queried. By Joshua Chaffin FT.com – European companies…
Microsoft faces EU fine for breaking pact
The rare European fine represents an unprecedented penalty against a company for failing to stick to a voluntary pact with antitrust regulators FT.com – European companies…
Car groups seek to lure European consumers
World’s biggest car manufacturers poised to invest billions to upgrade their product ranges to persuade cash-strapped customers to buy vehicles again FT.com – European companies…
