L’Oréal stock deal sheds light Nestlé
Takeover of skincare joint venture Galderma fits into a pattern of acquisitions and disposals that has gathered pace over the past two years European Companies News…
France commits to Peugeot stake
French government makes its first direct capital investment in a large company for 10 years as it seeks to secure the carmaker’s future and jobs at home European Companies News…
Lossmaking Peugeot approves Dongfeng deal
One of France’s oldest industrial dynasties cedes control of carmaker with €3bn capital increase and platform to improve sales in Asia European Companies News…
Trade talks need jolt, say officials
‘Harder going’ ahead because differences are greater than the common ground in all areas of negotiations over a pact between the US and EU European Companies News…
Peugeot: deal done
The long-awaited tie-up between China’s Dongfeng and France’s Peugeot will solve a short-term problem for the latter, but longer-term issues remain European Companies News…
Danish outsourcing group ISS plans IPO
ISS launches its third attempt at a public share sale since 2007 as it seeks to sell DKr8bn in new shares and list in Copenhagen European Companies News…
Santander fined €17m over mis-selling
Penalty deals fresh blow to reputation of Spanish banks at a time when the country is still struggling to recover from the 2012 bailout European Companies News…
Banks review rules for forex traders
Banks assess ways to tighten policies on ‘private account’ trading as part of internal probes into possible manipulation in foreign exchange markets European Companies News…
Gulen’s shadowy network is a formidable enemy
llegal wiretaps, mysterious tip-offs and press leaks are being turned against Erdogan’s former allies in an effort to discredit them European Companies News…
European Commission sees further progress on roaming charges
Almost a year after a proposal to scrap roaming fees drew stiff opposition, Neelie Kroes sees ‘real progress’ towards a single European telecoms market European Companies News…
