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Unilever’s Lawry’s in second round; Lehman advising
Unilever’s sale of its Lawry’s seasoning salt business is in its second round, said sources familiar with the process. by mergermarket
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




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