Financing Strategies

Australian brewer Coopers Brewery has recently acquired the largest home brew brand in the US, Mr Beer, as it pursues geographical diversification and consolidates its position in the... 2012-04-26

China's largest electricity transmission and distribution company State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) is potentially divesting up to CNY55bn (US$8.7bn) worth of coal and power... 2012-04-26

The directors of AIM-listed Cove Energy have recommended to shareholders that they accept Royal Dutch Shell 's US$1.8bn take-over bid. Though rival offers can still be made, CFW... 2012-04-24

There have been recent rumours that Indian conglomerate United Breweries Group (UB Group) could look to put its whisky distiller Whyte & Mackay (W&M) on the block in the absence... 2012-04-23

Strong competition amid a mature telecoms industry and constant pressure from the government to lower tariff rates have prompted KT to step up efforts in creating new revenue streams... 2012-04-20

Solar cells and panels producer Canadian Solar has entered a landmark purchase and international joint venture agreement with renewable project developer SkyPower. Since March... 2012-04-20

The picture of ownership in the Chinese bankin sector is slowly changing, as more and more banks based in developed states are selling their assets. This week

CFW View: As a result of the gloomy global demand outlook, CFW believes that Suzlon faces an uphill battle in its search for new financing or a rollover of its existing debt. That... 2012-04-18

Australia experienced another National Broadband Network (NBN)-led consolidation after M2 Telecommunications acquired Primus Telecommunications (Australia) for AUD192.4mn (US$199mn)... 2012-04-17

Japanese mass grocery retail (MGR) player Lawson's ambition of stretching its wings across the Asian emerging markets (EMs) is a familiar story. China, in particular, features prominently... 2012-04-16