Plasmon is best known for its baby biscuits made with powdered milk, minerals and vitamins. Kraft Heinz is selling the Italy-focussed brand in order to cater to other brands in its basket which have more of a global each. On… Read More ›
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BlackRock pulls out from rescue bid for Italian bank Carige
Although neither BlackRock nor Carige gave a reason for the pullout, sources say BlackRock’s reasons include excessive risks. On Thursday, U.S. asset manager BlackRock stated, it has pulled out of a proposed rescue of Italian bank Carige, which raises the… Read More ›
Standard Chartered likely to face shareholder revolt over CEO pay package
Standard Chartered wants to pay its CEO 474,000 pounds in pension allowance, in addition to a fixed salary in cash as well as shares worth 2.4 million pounds. On Wednesday, in a development that marks the latest revolt over bosses… Read More ›
Christian Meunier resigns from Nissan Motor’s premium Infiniti division
Christian Vandenhende, Nissan Motor’s chief quality officer, will now lead the Infiniti division until a new head is announced. In a statement, Nissan Motor Co said, its premium Infiniti division will soon announce a new acting global head for its… Read More ›
BMW takes steps to mitigate escalating U.S.-China trade war
BMW’s strategic decision comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump raising the stakes for China in the trade war by saying he is willing to slap tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.S. worth $200 billion. BMW’s Chief… Read More ›
BMW does not currently aim to take a stake in Daimler: CEO
Although both carmakers are holding exploratory talks on ways to deepen their alliance in the area of autonomous vehicles, taking a stake in rival Daimler is not currently part of its playbook. On Tuesday, BMW’s Chief Executive Harald Krueger made… Read More ›
Deutsche Lufthansa to make non-binding bid for Thomas Cook’s Condor
Although Lufthansa’s bid includes an option to purchase the remaining airlines of Thomas Cook, Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa’s CEO however stated, it is unlikely that this will be allowed given antitrust regulations. On Tuesday, Lufthansa’s Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Spohr stated,… Read More ›
IKEA France to invest $448 million to expand its footprint in Paris
IKEA France opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the Madeleine district of Paris.It plans on expanding its footprint with more new stores while at the same time allow consumers to shop for furniture online. On Monday, IKEA France’s chief executive… Read More ›
Mitsubishi Corp to provide $1.4 billion to Chiyoda Corp eyeing increased global demand for LNG
Chiyoda is one of the world’s top builders of liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants. With increased global demand for LNG, the plant engineering firm’s fortunes potentially has a bright future. On Monday, as per a report from the Nikkei newspaper,… Read More ›
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He to travel to Washington on Thursday: South China Morning Post
Trump’s threat of adding additional tariffs ion $200 billion exports of Chinese goods to the U.S. is most likely seen as a negotiating tactics by Beijing. On Monday, in a move that essentially underscores the impact U.S. trade tariffs are… Read More ›