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Volkswagen (VW)'s move to acquire Fiat's sports car division Alfa Romeo, as reported by German newspaper Automobilwoche, is widely being seen as part of the German firm's attempts to...
2010-09-01Finance
If you were not already convinced that the private sector is continuing to take over an increasing share of corporate financing from the public sector then you soon will be. With a...
2010-07-21Finance
German cable operator Versatel AG could spin off its retail business in order to focus on its wholesale operations. Although the company has not made any public comments on this, we...
2010-05-26Finance
German cable operator Kabel BW is looking to acquire a cable network from Tele Columbus. The operator is seeking to buy a cable network that crosses around 50,000 homes to expand...
2010-05-12Finance
Germany-based drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim has launched a corporate venture capital fund, the Boehringer Ingelheim Venture Fund (BIVF), through which it aims to make an initial...
2010-04-07Finance
Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever has announced the sale of German cheese-spread brand Brunch to French cheese-maker Bongrain.
2010-03-31Finance
her twist in the ongoing power struggle between the two German automakers, Volkswagen (VW) has called off talks over a merger with premium brand Porsche, with CEO Martin Winterkorn...
2009-05-20Companies
March 22 saw Abu Dhabi's part state-owned investment fund Aabar Investments take a 9.1% stake in German auto giant Daimler, in a EUR1.95bn (US$2.66bn) deal that further underlines...
2009-03-23
