Build-A-Bear stock up on last-minute conference cancellation; sources say books just out, bidders mostly financial

The sale books for Build-A-Bear Workshop, a listed toy retailer, were distributed last week, according to three sources familiar with the process. by mergermarket

Olympic Airlines: Olympic Investors still interested, expects quick sale after elections

Olympic Investors, the Greek-American consortium, is still interested in the sale of Greek state-owned carrier Olympic Airlines, said a source familiar with the matter. by mergermarket

Invensys shifting attention towards services business; will keep controls division; Siemens rumor unlikely, source says

Invensys, the listed UK engineering company, is shifting its attention to focus on its services business, a company source said. by mergermarket

Telkom: MTN takeover of fixed-line business makes sense but could encounter political opposition, source and analysts say

The acquisition of Telkom’s fixed-line business by MTN, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed mobile telecommunication company, makes strategic sense but could butt against political concerns, according to a source and analysts. by mergermarket

SCi Entertainment sees PE more likely than trade bidders; Tchenguiz not interested

SCi Entertainment is a more likely play for private equity than a trade player, said a source familiar with the company. by mergermarket

Budejovicky Budvar: Anheuser-Busch most likely bidder, followed by Heineken; InBev unlikely to pay high multiples - analysis

Anheuser-Busch is the most likely buyer for state-owned Czech brewer, Budejovicky Budvar, if the latter is privatised, according to two sector bankers. by mergermarket

Oerlikon would consider approaches for solar division, company source says

Oerlikon, the listed Swiss technology group, would consider approaches for the sale of its solar division, said a company source. by mergermarket

Emap consumer magazines business unlikely to see bid from Lagardere

Lagardere ”is not looking at the Emap dossier,” said a company spokesperson. The comments contradict a recently published report which had flagged Lagardere as a possible bidder for Emap’s consumer magazines business. by mergermarket

PR Newswire plans additional expansion into South America and Asia through acquisitions, CEO says

PR Newswire Association, the US-based information distribution company, is interested in making acquisitions in South America and Asia, CEO Charles Gregson said. by mergermarket

Beiersdorf will make a good target in two years, bankers argue; controlling shareholder Tchibo would be a reluctant seller

Carlsberg may have to sell Hartwall if Scottish & Newcastle bid materialises

German media: Political parties and regulators mull restrictions on international investors

Cadbury Americas Beverages sale more likely than spin-off; bidders study alternative financing routes - sources

Falkland Islands upstream sector: Consolidation likely within the next year, sources say

Nidec eyeing Victor’s struggling motor business for acquisition, president says

Univision kicks off auction of music publishing assets; leverage to decrease as a result, sources say

VEB likely to push Unilever for divestments, source says

Playboy could be exploring private equity interest on a preliminary basis, sources say

Cadbury beverage division bids expected closer to USD 14bn than USD 13bn, sources say

Dongsung Chemical in talks with Johnson Controls to sell partial stake in Dongsung Machinery, source says

Central European Media Enterprises set to play leading role in broadcaster consolidation; RTL, Mediaset, and ProSieben could show interest

Paladin Resources is an attractive target for Cameco, Areva, Uranium One, BHP, analysts say

Gemeaz Cusin: Barclays Private Equity close to getting exclusivity, sources says

GE relieved to withdraw from Abbott deal because of regulatory concerns; GE acquisitions still possible, sources say

Huawei could put up signalization-related business for sale, sources say

Capgemini, Cegid: Infosys Technologies not interested; looks for small acquisitions, CFO says

Google-DoubleClick: FTC takes on deal; client switching could address anti-trust concerns — analysis

BMW among parties looking at Ford’s Volvo Cars, sources say

Danish companies targeted by Icelandic activists; Royal Unibrew, Bang & Olufsen and Sjaelso Gruppen named

CEVA Logistics: Apollo favours exit via IPO, company source says

Sprint Nextel stock rises on LBO speculation; size seen as main obstacle to a deal

Wal-Mart could see increased pressure to spin off Sam’s Club amidst earnings woes - analysis

Getronics still a target despite reduced likelihood of KPN bid

Clorox expected to unveil M&A strategy

On2 Technologies an Adobe takeout target, sources say

Societe Generale not only looking at UniCredit, but Intesa SanPaolo, UBS, LloydsTSB, Santander, others - source

Wells Fargo eyes bank expansion in Midwest and Texas, exec says

Chrysler: Cerberus’ Chinese exit opportunities likely limited to piecemeal sell-offs

Chrysler: Chinese buyers a possibility in medium term; likely not an immediate option

Sarkozy seen taking nationalistic M&A stance; SocGen, Suez, Areva, Safran and others to be impacted – analysis

Rackable Systems shares get nudge on speculation; Dell belies interest

Clariant: Permira and Blackstone showing LBO interest despite cash flow constraints – sources

Asian Media M&A heavily directed by government and family owners, experts say

Marvell Technology shakeup unlikely to stoke bids due to founders’ share, bankers say

Colt Defense PE parent evaluating all exit options, says source; denies recent serious discussions

The Bank of Washington expected to sell, execs speculate