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Geely Plans Broad Expansion for Volvo

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:02:19 EST

Geely, the lead bidder for Ford's Volvo unit, has developed a turnaround plan for the auto maker that centers on China but also sets ambitious goals for sales in Europe and North America.

Kraft Pays Fees for Cadbury Loan

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:04:45 EST

Kraft Foods has paid half of the agreed upfront fee to its lenders, amounting to about $69.1 million, to secure the financing backing its £9.8 billion bid for Cadbury.

EU Objects to Sun-Oracle Deal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:52:11 EST

The EU issued objections to Oracle's proposed $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun, due to antitrust concerns.

Lone Star Cuts Fees to Seed Funds

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:06 EST

John Grayken, head of real-estate private-equity giant Lone Star Funds, is doing what once would have seemed outlandish: Cutting some of his fees by more than 50%.

Qatar Sells VW Preferred Shares

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:12:05 EST

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund sold 25 million preferred shares in Volkswagen, raising up to $2.37 billion, but said it still plans to increase its voting stake in the company.

Maxis IPO Could Boost Malaysia

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:12:05 EST

Maxis's $3.23 billion IPO, the biggest ever in Southeast Asia, could bring investors back to the Malaysian market.

JAL May Remove CEO

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:01:23 EST

Japanese government officials are considering the removal of JAL's chief executive, even as Tokyo offered to extend more aid to the airline.

IPO Considered for Bilfinger Australia

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:12:05 EST

Bilfinger Berger could shed its Australian arm in an IPO as it seeks to reduce its construction business.

Lewis: Merrill Integration Ahead of Schedule

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:05:53 EST

Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis said that the bank's integration of Merrill Lynch is ahead of schedule and will generate more expense savings in 2009 than originally forecast.

GM's Reilly to Head Opel, Vauxhall

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:59:27 EST

General Motors said international chief Nick Reilly is set to take over responsibility for the company's European Opel and Vauxhall operations.

Changan Auto to Take Over AVIC Assets

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:19:03 EST

Changan Auto will take over several car companies owned by AVIC in a restructuring that could indicate the consolidation of China's fragmented automobile sector is gaining momentum.

SMIC's Chief Resigns After Deal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:16 EST

SMIC announced the resignation of its CEO a few hours after the China-based chip maker said it would pay rival TSMC $200 million as part of a deal to settle a legal dispute.