Two largest Greek banks in merger move
National Bank of Greece makes offer for Eurobank to form large regional lender as consolidation of country’s finance sector continues apace FT.com – European companies…
Lehman in $38bn settlement with Europe arm
Under the agreement the affiliate’s claim on the estate on behalf of its customers will receive about $ 7.5bn in securities and cash from a claim of $ 15.1bn FT.com…
Portugal’s graduates plough into farming
An influx of highly qualified professionals into agribusiness is beginning to change a long-held view of agriculture as Portugal’s most antiquated sector FT.com – European companies…
How lights dimmed on UK’s nuclear vision
A Franco-Chinese consortium that pulled out of bidding for the Horizon nuclear venture raises the question over who will foot the bill for expensive projects FT.com – European companies…
Rocco Forte feels payment pressure
The luxury hotel company is in talks with Italian banks over its struggling 5-star resort in Sicily and is considering a debt-for-equity swap FT.com – European companies…
Germany’s Metro issues profit warning
One of Europe’ largest retail groups says underlying earnings can fall more than 15% because of the eurozone crisis and its impact on spending FT.com – European companies…
BAE-EADS: Defence of the realm
A tie-up will only succeed if France, Germany and Britain’s national security interests can be preserved. By James Blitz, Hugh Carnegy and Gerrit Wiesmann FT.com – European companies…
PPR nears sale of Redcats catalogue arm
An announcement of the unit’s disposal, which may be split up to secure buyers, is expected before the group unveils its quarterly sales figures FT.com – European companies…
Car industry rattles on old Europe’s roads
Every signpost points to decline but the sector and politicians are reluctant to take the route to restructuring and recovery, writes Steven Rattner FT.com – European companies…
BAE tie-up bad for UK, warns Darling
The former chancellor of the exchequer says British interests are bound to suffer as the government would have no equity stake in the enlarged group FT.com – European companies…
