Dutch coffee maker D.E. Master Blenders has been in talks on its buyout by a group led by Germany's Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH in an around 7.6 billion euro deal.

Shares in Tipco have increased dramatically despite the possible buyout by a group led by Thai billionaire Chareon Sirivadhanabhakdi.

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 said it has decided to increase its bid offer for Cole Credit Property Trust III after the latter's rejection of the first offer.

Tanghan Steel has signed a deal with Duferco International Trading Holding to buy 10% stake in the latter as China seeks more steel export.

Credit Suisse will be acquiring the wealth management of Morgan Stanley in Africa, Europe and the Middle East

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.

Ericsson is making a deal to acquire the IPTV business of Microsoft in a bid to offer services to phone companies.

Offers made by the Blackstone Group and investor Icahn does not include Michael Dell as CEO of the firm he helped found three decades ago.