Germany

CFW View: By relinquishing a 10% stake in its Nigerian subsidiary, Bilfinger Berger (Bilfinger) is slowly, yet determinately, pulling out of Nigeria - where it has been active since... 2012-02-09

With deep-pocketed US investors having lead the way, German auto parts supplier Schaeffler has inked the largest Euro-denominated corporate syndicated loan in over six months.

CFW View: Chinese construction machinery maker Sany Heavy Industry's decision to acquire German concrete pump maker Putzmeister is the latest illustration of Sany's willingness and... 2012-02-01

The banking community came out in full support of telecoms equipment maker Nokia Siemens Networks last week. On January 24, Nokia announced the completion of a EUR1.3bn (US$1.6bn)... 2012-01-31

Robert Bosch, the largest automotive parts supplier in Europe, is looking to acquire the service solution business of US-based SPX Corporation for nearly US$1.15bn in a deal which will... 2012-01-25

Germany has stepped back into the M&A spotlight with computer giant SAP inking the largest acquisition loan in the country in over a year.

CFW View: E.ON's decision to take a 10% stake in Brazilian power company MPX Energia is the first move of a strategy to seek high growth markets to offset domestic and regional concerns,... 2012-01-13

Telehouse Holdings has entered the German datacentre market through the acquisition of one of the country's largest co-location providers, Databurg GmbH .

There are signs of increased competitive activity in Germany's ice cream sector. The country's largest dairy, DMK, announced that its ice cream unit would now operate as a standalone... 2012-01-05

Italian retailer Conad has announced the acquisition of 43 Billa stores from Germany's Rewe. The purchased stores comprise 36 supermarkets and seven hypermarkets, and Conad has reported... 2012-01-03