Ringier Axel Springer in Polish joint venture talks
The owner of Onet, Poland’s leading internet portal, has entered into talks with German-Swiss joint venture about taking a strategic stake in the company FT.com – European companies…
Benetton’s tactics miss the big picture
While the fashion group has maintained its focus on shocking advertising its competitors have stolen a march along the world’s catwalk FT.com – European companies…
France Telecom closer to full Mobinil control
French group approaches full control of its Egyptian mobile phone venture after agreeing to buy shares from local tycoon Sawiris and other minority shareholders FT.com – European companies…
Encouraging start sees Hays revise forecasts
The recruitment agency has seen strong growth in Germany and Brazil leading it to revise its profits forecast, resulting in a 10 per cent jump in its share price FT.com…
Roche persists with Illumina chase
Swiss pharma sent its third letter to Illumina shareholders repeating its readiness to improve its $ 51 a share takeover offer FT.com – European companies…
Roche persists with Illumina chase
Swiss pharma sent its third letter to Illumina shareholders repeating its readiness to improve its $ 51 a share takeover offer FT.com – European companies…
Megafon owners in talks over stake sale
The move is a sign that oligarch Mikhail Fridman’s Alfa Group could soon be selling its 25% holding in the Russian mobile operator FT.com – European companies…
BMW sales peak fuelled by Chinese demand
German premium carmakers benefit from popularity of SUVs and large saloons in China to maintain sales levels even as European markets stall FT.com – European companies…
Spotify extends access to external sites
Digital music service to make the songs and albums it has licensed available to any blogger, news site or artist looking to use music online FT.com – European companies…
