Consumer industry's annual meeting tackles Warren Buffett-H.J. Heinz merger Consumer Analyst Group of New York-sponsored consumer industry annual conference in Florida highlighted the acquisition of H.

Ferrovial is now on a buying spree after five years of austerity to cut debt portfolio. Ferrovial, the Spanish infrastructure firm is on high gear for acquisitions in the market.

Insider trading on Heinz shares prior to sale investigated by SEC and FBI. In an unprecedented move, Swiss authorities have committed to assist in the ongoing US investigation on insider trading of H.

Bond investors seek new options during leveraged buyouts. The increasing number of large leveraged buyouts or LBOs is making many investment-grade debt investors nervous, calling out the US government to institute more protection be given them in light of current developments.

KKR has offered $3.7 billion for industrial machinery maker. Top shareholders of Gardner Denver Inc. are scheduled to meet discusses $3. 7 billion offer from private equity firm KKR & Co.

Grupo Gigante offers to purchase other half of Office Depot Mexico. Grupo Gigante, the Mexican retail giant had formally sent an offer of 8. 78 billion pesos or US$687.

Turkish Prime Minister pulls plug on highway privatization deal. In a news conference, the Turkish Minister of Finance Mehmet Simsek announced that the government is cancelling the US$5.

Banks are now cleaning the vestiges of the 2008 market crash by dumping CDS instruments. In a house-cleaning move, several major banking institutions are trying to rid itself of the credit portfolios that had been the major cause of the 2008 global financial crisis.

SNI selling off interests to foreign firms. The Moroccan royal family's investment firm, SNI recently announced the sale of its 37. 7 percent stake in dairy firm Central Laitiere.

Funeral home purchase expands StoneMor Partners leverage. In an announcement made today, StoneMor Partners LP acquired Seawinds Funeral Homes of Central Florida.