Vodafone claims ability to expand in Europe under current circumstances. Vodafone in an announcement said that it need not sell its stake in its venture with Verizon Wireless in order to be competitive in Europe.
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Rosneft Confident to Get EU Approval for TNK-BP Takeover
Rosneft is confident it would get approval from the European Commission for its deal to buy TNK-BP. Russian oil producer Rosneft said that it is likely to get regulatory approval from the European Union for its bid to acquire TNK-BP, a source familiar with the matter disclosed.
Retail M&A Activity Will Continue to Rebound in 2013 - Survey
According to a new survey from BDO USA, LLP, nearly all retail CFOs expect merger and acquisition activity will increase or remain steady in 2013.
CNOOC's Acquisition of Nexen Inc. Closes at $15.1 BIllion
CNOOC agrees to pay $15.1 billion to purchase Canadian gas and oil company Nexen Inc. Calgar, Alberta-based oil and gas company Nexen Inc. announced that it was acquired by China's CNOOC Ltd.
US Airways, American Airlines Name Executives to Lead Merger
The airline companies have appointed executives after concluding a merger which would become the biggest air carrier in the world.
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Endo gains strength with new CEO. The share values of the maker of the popular Percocet, Endo Health Solutions Inc increased after a month in the doldrums after the announcement of the appointment of its new CEO.
PPR sells off assets. In a report by French newspaper Les Echos, PPR, the French luxury and sports brand is in discussion with Nordic Capital for the sale of Ellos, the Scandanavian subsidiary of its Redcats line.
Wells Fargo takes hit on Heinz purchase. According to Moody's Investors Service Inc, Wells Fargo's credit profile took a hit for itsparticipation in the financing of the HJ Heinz Co purchase.
Carestream up for bids. Medical imaging and healthcare technology solutions provider Carestream Health Inc is now in the process of searching for a buyer for its assets.
US Airways and American Airlines name transition committee merger heads. The merger of US Airways Group Inc and American Airlines would create the world's biggest air carrier.
Vivendi's sale of GVT postponed due to lukewarm price offers. Vivendi is postponing the sale of GVT, its Brazilian telecommunications unit after the French consortium failed to receive purchase offers amenable to its price.
Richter partners with marketing arm to conquer Chinese market. Richter, the Hungarian drug maker has just entered into a joint venture partnership to be able to market its products better in the world's largest market, China.
Apache Partners opens up to new markets with new Global Fund. The UK based investment advisors Apache Partners LLP, founded by Paul Forsyth has recently announced a new fund starting March 22, 2013.
Verizon Awaiting its first LTE Roaming Partner. Verizon Wireless, the North American wireless carrier, is now seeking to sign its first international roaming agreement.
