Frérot moves to cement position in Veolia
Chief removes three members of the executive committee regarded as close to his predecessor who had orchestrated a failed attempt to oust him FT.com – European companies…
Universal faces probe into $1.9bn EMI bid
Brussels explores concerns that the tie-up could unfavourably tilt the balance of power in the digital music business FT.com – European companies…
Shell chooses Pennsylvania for chemical plant
The proposal for the multibillion-dollar chemical plant reflects a resurgence in US industry thanks to rising gas and oil production FT.com – European companies…
Gaddafi’s son bit off more than he could chew
Hannibal Gaddafi, one of the former Libyan dictator’s sons, ordered a cruise ship that was to have accommodated six live sharks in a glass tank FT.com – European companies…
Ursula Piëch’s VW ascent wins praises
It seems churlish to question the carmaker’s corporate governance when it produces record operating profits and its share price is up 20% FT.com – European companies…
Providence surges on Irish oil discovery
Discovery of the Ballyroe well raises expectations that the cash-strapped country could become an oil producer FT.com – European companies…
Mecom narrows full-year losses
The pan-European newspaper publisher pushes ahead with its change of strategy to introduce a digital pay model across its best-selling papers FT.com – European companies…
YPF stripped of Argentine oil concessions
Chubut province has taken control of two fields in the south of the country, in a move that may damage Argentina’s investment image FT.com – European companies…
Telecoms face EU ‘war of attrition’
Initial concerns cover issues such as mobile advertising, payments and messaging systems as Brussels demands further information about meetings FT.com – European companies…
Acquisition costs hit VimpelCom profits
Mobile telecoms group aims to reverse profit decline in the final quarter of this year with a turnround strategy in its core Russian market FT.com – European companies…
