Irish court spares Sean Quinn of jail
Former Irish billionaire gets a two-week reprieve, while his son, Sean Quinn Jnr, was also released from prison after serving a three month sentence FT.com – European companies…
Does Europe finally look tempting value?
Shares in the continent’s best companies look reasonably priced, but there are risks to earnings FT.com – European companies…
Li plans more acquisitions after ING deal
Life insurance industry in Asia is being driven by a rapidly emerging middle class and a growing need for health and assurance products FT.com – European companies…
Chile’s Cencosud in $2.5bn Carrefour deal
Retail giant makes bold move into Colombia’s supermarket sector with purchase of Carrefour assets FT.com – European companies…
MTG shares tumble on pay-TV warning
The pan-Nordic television operator said pay-TV margins would fall from 20% last year to 10-12% next year as a result of increasing competition FT.com – European companies…
Nestlé sales fall short of expectations
Strongest performing unit was Asia, Oceania and Africa, but in Europe growth was just 1.9 per cent as eurozone travails weighed on consumer spending FT.com – European companies…
Lerbinger to leave HSH Nordbank
No reason was given for the departure of chief executive, who will leave at the end of the month and be replaced by Constantin von Oesterreich FT.com – European companies…
TNK-BP – high-octane stuff
The oligarchs should be happy to get out under this scenario, but should BP be rushing so quickly for the exits, though? FT.com – European companies…
Europe stands firm on Orange Austria deal
The EU competition commissioner will not accept the need for infrastructure investment in the telecoms sector to soften rules on consolidation FT.com – European companies…
