Corporate year in review 2012
A round up of some of the most significant events and news stories that defined the corporate world in 2012 FT.com – European companies…
French buyout bosses join London flight
Several directors and heads of firms decamp over rising tax rates and perceived anti-business sentiment under president François Hollande FT.com – European companies…
Vinci sees off rivals to buy ANA
French construction group defeats bids from German, Swiss and Latin American companies to snap up Portuguese airports operator in €3.08bn deal FT.com – European companies…
French buyouts hit by Hollande tax policy
Private equity deals more than halve to €6.2bn in 2012 from €15bn the previous year amid fiscal changes launched by French president FT.com – European companies…
US $1.4bn case against Porsche dismissed
NY judge says Germany’s legal system had ‘stated its interest in the underlying events and provides an adequate alternative forum’ FT.com – European companies…
Out with old in with new for Portigon CEO
Having helped put WestLB to rest, Dietrich Voigtländer’s job in 2013 is to steer Portigon through its infancy and hopefully towards growth FT.com – European companies…
Monti-led poll alliance takes shape
Outgoing Italian prime minister’s decision to seek a second stint in office could lead to an even more fragmented parliament than had been expected FT.com – European companies…
Monti-led poll alliance takes shape
Outgoing Italian prime minister’s decision to seek a second stint in office could lead to an even more fragmented parliament than had been expected FT.com – European companies…
Europe told it risks missing shale boom
Petrochemical investment will head for the US and other countries because of the reluctance to embrace shale, says head of the sector’s biggest company FT.com – European companies…
