Comcast has reportedly prepared a counter bid for 21st Century Fox and its assets to thwart attempts by Disney. It has been reported that he former has prepared bid for $65 billion all-cash offer to counter the $52.4 billion deal… Read More ›
Month: June 2018
Japan to join EU, Canada and Mexico in WTO against U.S. steel tariffs
Under the WTO’s dispute settlement process, holding consultations is the first step. It is not clear whether the U.S. will agree to such a request. As per a source in the Japanese government with direct knowledge of the matter at… Read More ›
Rolls Royce to further streamline business, save $536 million by 2020
Rolls Royce’s aeronautical engine business, its biggest cash cow, is facing severe issues resulting in the grounding of planes. On Thursday, British engineering firm Rolls-Royce disclosed it would be cutting 4,600 jobs primarily from the UK as part of a… Read More ›
Carlos Ghosn, Renault SA’s CEO, to step down before the end of his term
Carlos Ghosn will continue to be the CEO and chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. On Thursday, as per a report from the Financial Times, Renault SA’s CEO Carlos Ghosn is likely to step down from the post before the end… Read More ›
Comcast places $65 billion in it bid for Fox Inc’s media assets
Comcast’s all cash offer may not go down well with Fox’s biggest shareholder, the Murdoch family, since accepting the deal would force it to potentially pay a multi-billion dollar capital gains tax. In a move that has essentially sparked a… Read More ›
Martin Sorrell’s departure from WPP leaves the advertising giant in a hazy mess
Although rumors of a 3-way split are doing the rounds, analysts from Goldman Sachs opine, given the preference of clients who choose ad agencies with integrated services over others, divestments and sales of assets are unlikely to be considered in… Read More ›
Blackstone Group LP raises $9.4 billion in new Asia-focussed funds
Blackstone’s real estate fund set a new record as the largest-ever investment fund dedicated to the real estate sector in Asia. As part of a strategic move, U.S. private equity fund Blackstone Group LP has raised $9.4 billion in a… Read More ›
Toshiba to buyback shares worth at least $6.3 billion
The move is aimed at keeping its earlier promise to shareholders that it would reward them. On Wednesday, Toshiba Corp stated, it would buyback its shares worth at least $6.3 billion (700 billion yen). Toshiba’s move comes in the wake… Read More ›
Credit Suisse strengthens its Southeast Asia businesses with key changes in HR
The move underscores Southeast Asia’s growing importance for churning out more profits for the bank. On Tuesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Credit Suisse’s franchise in Southeast Asia, Credit Suisse Group AG appointed Felicity Chan and Yvonne Voon in… Read More ›
Domino’s Pizza Group’s CFO leaves company for greener pastures
No reason was given for Rachel Osborne’s departure from Domino’s Pizza Group. The U.S. group was however quick to take control of the flow of conversation by stating that the company was on track to meet its guidance outlook for… Read More ›
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