Chinese groups eye UK nuclear programme
Western utilities, Chinese state-owned power companies and sovereign wealth funds are involved in talks to buy the Horizon consortium from its German owners FT.com – European companies…
Thrane board accepts sweetened Cobham offer
UK aerospace and defence systems provider appears to have clinched takeover of Danish competitor after increasing its offer FT.com – European companies…
Infineon lifts expectations as sales rise
German chipmaker raises full-year guidance after automotive industry demand helps second-quarter earnings beat analysts’ expectations FT.com – European companies…
Sandoz gains dermatology lead with Fougera
The $ 1.53bn cash deal by Novartis’s generic drugs division creates the world’s biggest generics company focused on dermatology medicines FT.com – European companies…
Daimler denies devising poison pill defence
German group says it will ‘never’ put in place a structure to thwart an unwanted takeover, after a report about provisions against a hostile advance FT.com – European companies…
Fiat ends sales partnership with Tata
Italian carmaker to set up standalone distribution company in India, where it aims to introduce its Alfa Romeo brand and Chrysler’s Jeep marque FT.com – European companies…
Trafigura plans drive for trading funds
Commodities house to look beyond traditional financing sources as dollar scarcity sees banks rein in loans FT.com – European companies…
Xstrata investors flex muscle
Leading shareholders cast votes against directors to underline their opposition to Glencore bid FT.com – European companies…
Imperial Tobacco revenues defy austerity
Maker of Davidoff and Gauloises cigarettes proposes interim dividend up 13% despite recessions in the UK and Spain dragging down volumes FT.com – European companies…
