Deutsche Börse promises investor pay-out
German exchange group offers special dividend to shareholders after plans to merge with NYSE Euronext were blocked by the European Commission FT.com – European companies…
Buy-out group eyes Ducati disposal
Investindustrial aims to make up to €1bn or three times its initial investment in the Italian motorcycle maker by selling or listing it FT.com – European companies…
Insurers plan boost to alternative assets
About a third of European insurers expect to increase their allocations of private equity and hedge funds after Solvency II kicks in FT.com – European companies…
Fredriksen seizes new chance with enthusiasm
Norwegian shipping magnate hopes that $ 500m restructuring of flagship tanker group Frontline will ensure that it weathers downturn in industry FT.com – European companies…
Investindustrial in bullish mood
The private equity group’s chairman Andrea Bonomi is beaming at what he says are the best opportunities in Italy and Spain in a long time FT.com – European companies…
Toulouse to be EADS ‘centre of gravity’
Tom Enders, the incoming chief executive, is planning to relocate the headquarters of the aerospace manufacturer from Paris and Munich FT.com – European companies…
Bankia to set aside €3.4bn for provisions
Spanish bank, which reported net profit for full year fell 13 per cent to €309m, denies again that talks took place with rival La Caixa FT.com – European companies…
Rothschild loses Mail libel case
Nat Rothschild has lost a libel lawsuit against the publishers of the Daily Mail as a High Court judge found he ‘had not been entirely candid’ about the purpose of…
Bankia to set aside €3.4bn for provisions
Spanish bank, which reported net profit for full year fell 13 per cent to €309m, denies again that talks took place with rival La Caixa FT.com – European companies…
