Acer founder says open to takeover amid stock price slide

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 16:11

Acer Inc founder Stan Shih said he would welcome a takeover of the struggling Taiwanese computer maker after a steep fall in its share price, while warning any potential buyer would pay a heavy price.

Rajesh Exports acquires gold refinery Valcambi for $400 mn

Last Updated: Monday, July 27, 2015, 10:16

Valcambi was owned by Newmont mining corporation and a group of Swiss investors.

Cairn CEO meets Pradhan ahead of merger with Vedanta

Last Updated: Friday, June 12, 2015, 18:19

The boards of Cairn India Ltd and Vedanta Ltd are likely to meet on Sunday to consider a 'reverse' merger aimed at cutting debt on Vedanta books.

Sahara seals Rs 5,500 cr debt deal for foreign hotels: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 17:55

Saharas' refinancing arrangements involved getting a fresh loan for the three properties. A part of the proceeds would be given to Bank of China for release of Grosvenor House from "administration", while the remainder could be deposited with Sebi to secure release of Roy and two other top officials from Tihar Jail.

Kidderpore settles case of takeover norm violation with Sebi

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 18:37

As per the order, the regulator can take enforcement action, including reopening of the pending proceedings against Kidderpore Holdings, if any representation made by the company is found to be untrue.

Cipla promoters to decide on family pact in 'due course'

Last Updated: Sunday, May 10, 2015, 12:16

Sebi has opined that the agreement would qualify for exemption from open offer requirement under takeover norms.

Swiss Syngenta rejects takeover bid by US Monsanto

Last Updated: Friday, May 8, 2015, 19:08

Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.

UK government tells BP it would oppose takeover: Reports

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 22:26

The British government has warned oil giant BP that it would oppose a foreign takeover of the company weakened in recent years by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, media reports said Monday.

M&A deals: SEBI mulls 'bright line' rules to define control

Last Updated: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 18:23

In a major step towards bringing greater regulatory clarity for M&A deals, SEBI plans to put in place new guidelines to define 'bright lines' identifying the change of control in such transactions.

Sebi unveils new mechanism for tendering, settlement of shares

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 21:47

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday unveiled a new mechanism for tendering and settlement of shares through stock exchanges that will make delisting, buyback and takeover offers easier.

Twitter options active on deal chatter

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 08:54

Twitter Inc`s shares jumped 5 percent and activity in its options surged on Tuesday on unsubstantiated market chatter about the company fending off a takeover bid.

RBI tightens takeover rules for shadow banking

Last Updated: Monday, March 30, 2015, 23:07

The Reserve Bank of India plans tougher rules for takeovers involving non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), according to a draft guideline published on Monday, outlining a demand that all substantial deals seek its prior approval.