The planned merger of UK's Pearson's Penguin and Germany's Bertelsmann's Random House unit is expected to receive approval from the European Union
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Petrobras to sell off Nigerian stakes
Petrobras, in line with the goal of making Brazil energy self sufficient, is selling of its stakes in Agbami and Akpo projects.
H.J. Heinz to Hold Shareholder Meeting Over $20 Billion Acquisition by Buffett
H.J. Heinz says that it is planning to host a shareholder meeting to allow investors the time to think about your house and expenses.
American Realty Raises Bid Offer Amount for Cole Credit
American Realty said it has decided to increase its bid offer for Cole Credit Property Trust III after the latter's rejection of the first offer.
Merlin to Sell Shares Through IPO
Merlin Entertainments Group is aiming for IPO either in New York or London through share sale. Merlin Entertainments Group is in talks with potential investors for its plan to sell shares by going public in either London or New York, the company's chief executive Nick Varney disclosed to Reuters.
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UK's Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined Prudential 30 million pounds for hiding its attempt to buy Asian rival AIA three years ago.
EADS plans to prevent the planned buyback that is hampering its future growth and capital spending. European aerospace group EADS has made a pledge that it will prevent a supposed share buyback hurting capital spending, dividends and future growth as its shareholders planned to make a vote on proposals to purchase again up to 15% of the company stock.
The China Banking Regulatory Commission issued guidelines on the proper handling of wealth management instruments.
Australian regulators have approved the Qantas-Emirates international flights scheme. Australian anti-trust regulators have cleared the tie up between Qantas Airways Ltd and Emirates on international flights.
Canadian Industry Minister calls out foreign capitalists to invest in the country's wireless industry.
Ericsson is making a deal to acquire the IPTV business of Microsoft in a bid to offer services to phone companies.
EADS is now instituting changes such as a share buyback program and changes in its board. Investors of the European Aeronautic, Defense and Space Co or EADS gave their approval for the purchase of fifteen percent shareholdings at the price of Eur50.
Petrobras is now setting up its plan for the auction of its shares in Nigerian oil fields Brazilian oil firm Petrobras has auctioned its interest in the oil fields in Nigeria that would draw up to $5 billion as the company aims to get cash and embarks on a capital spending plan, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Microsoft is nearing completion of its transfer of its IPTV unit to Ericsson. Microsoft Corp's IPTV business unit is subject of discussions with Ericsson, the telecommunications giant.
