Abertis challenges bid for Brisa
A row has broken out over the valuation of the Portuguese motorway group as its two leading shareholders move to buy the remaining shares FT.com – European companies…
Russian stocks fall on privatisation U-turn
President Vladimir Putin’s decree that effectively cancels several energy stake sales indicates elite infighting and has spooked investors FT.com – European companies…
SAP to buy Ariba for $4.3bn
The German enterprise software company is to expand its cloud offerings with the acquisition of the US-based business-to-business ecommerce network FT.com – European companies…
Gucci wins trademark case against Guess
A US court has backed the Italian luxury goods group’s claims that the retailer imitated distinctive hallmarks of its brand but awarded only $ 4.7m FT.com – European companies…
Southern Europe weakness checks Vodafone
Mobile phone operator cuts growth forecasts after a weak performance from countries affected by tougher regulation and consumers’ cash shortage FT.com – European companies…
Euro concerns weigh on ITE Group
Group which organises exhibitions in the former Soviet states raises profits in spite of concerns over its exposure to the euro FT.com – European companies…
UBS remains haunted by the past
Just as the bank reported net new money in its wealth management business, the unit’s past compliance failures once again hit the headlines FT.com – European companies…
Bwin and Sportingbet face Spanish tax hit
Bwin agrees tax settlement charge of up to €33.6m, while Sportingbet could face bill for €20m FT.com – European companies…
Ryanair warns profits set to fall
The chief executive of low-cost airline Ryanair unveils record set of annual results but says profits for the coming year will fall FT.com – European companies…
