Samsung Electronics considers split as investor pressure builds
SEOUL Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd , under pressure from shareholders to improve investor returns, said on Tuesday it will consider creating a holding company in what would be the biggest shake-up in its 47-year history.
Actelion shares plunge on report it eyes 'complicated' J&J; deal
ZURICH Shares in Swiss biotech company Actelion plunged on Tuesday after a report the company was not actively considering selling itself, but instead weighing a "complicated deal" to link with U.S. healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson .
Tullett-ICAP deal gets German regulatory nod - source
German regulators have approved interdealer broker Tullett Prebon's proposed acquisition of ICAP Plc's hybrid voice broking business, removing a key regulatory hurdle to create the world's largest voice broker, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
Tech-focused investment bank China Renaissance targets growth at home, U.S.
HONG KONG Boutique investment bank China Renaissance, which has advised on some of China's top technology deals such as the listing of e-commerce firm JD.com and the formation of ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing, is making a big push to expand at home and in the United States.
Exclusive: Arrested Russian minister wanted state to cede control over Rosneft - sources
MOSCOW Russia's former Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev privately argued to colleagues in government that the state should give up control over oil giant Rosneft, before he was arrested two weeks ago in a sting inside the company's offices, according to two sources.
Braas Monier to raise capital, pay special dividend in bid to fend off takeover
FRANKFURT German roof tile maker Braas Monier announced a capital increase and a special dividend on Tuesday as it seeks to fend off a hostile takeover offer by U.S. group Standard Industries [GAFCO.UL].
Exclusive: Tata Steel, Thyssenkrupp looking at reducing Port Talbot's capacity
LONDON/FRANKFURT Tata Steel and Thyssenkrupp are looking at reducing the size of Britain's largest steel plant in Port Talbot, Wales, industry sources said, as the two firms press ahead with plans to merge their European steel operations and deal with the overcapacity afflicting the industry.
MBK offers to buy Japan's Accordia Golf for $760 million
TOKYO Seoul-based private equity firm MBK Partners said on Tuesday it would acquire Japanese golf course operator Accordia Golf Co for about $760 million.
UK regulator goes to Europe to force reform at BT Openreach
LONDON Britain's telecoms regulator will go to the European Commission to try to force BT to legally separate Openreach, the division that supplies broadband to millions of homes and businesses, in a major reform aimed at spurring investment in the country's aging network.
Indra to issue shares in $324 million takeover offer for Tecnocom
MADRID Spanish technology and defense company Indra made a takeover offer for information technology company Tecnocom for 4.25 euros per share, valuing it at about 305 million euros ($324 million), excluding treasury stock.
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