Camargo in bid to take control of Cimpor
Brazil’s second-largest construction group launched a €2.48bn bid for the two-thirds of the Portuguese cement producer it does not already own FT.com – European companies…
Japan banking head warns on Europe crisis
‘Structural problem not resolved’, says Yasuhiro Sato, president of Mizuho Financial Group FT.com – European companies…
Russia needs clean end to Norilsk battle
The fight between oligarchs for the world’s biggest nickel producer is hardly the advertisement for corporate governance that Moscow needs FT.com – European companies…
Mature exec still hungers for challenge
Georges Plassat is to take the helm at Carrefour at the age of 63 and a tough brief to turn round the ailing French hypermarket retailer FT.com – European companies…
Bertelsmann chief lives up to expectations
Thomas Rabe nudges the family-owned media company closer to solving the problem of how to raise acquisition finance without undermining control FT.com – European companies…
Low potato prices hold back Continental
Agriculture company reports €3.1m pre-tax profit, down from €3.2m in 2010, in spite of 20% increase in full-year revenues FT.com – European companies…
News Corp hits back at media allegations
Rupert Murdoch’s company disputes claims over using hackers against rivals as it faces assessments and investigations in US, UK and Australia FT.com – European companies…
Gas flare goes out on leaking Total rig
The flare threatening to ignite leaking gas on a North Sea platform has gone out, clearing the way for moves to stem the flow FT.com – European companies…
Turkey cuts 20% of oil purchases from Iran
Turkey says it will make up about 10 per cent of its oil shortfall with purchases from Libya and is looking at further supplies from Saudi Arabia FT.com – European…
Overseas sales boost Italian luxury groups
Prada joins peers in reporting stellar results thanks to surging sales in emerging markets, and they remain optimistic for next year FT.com – European companies…
