http://uk.mobile.reuters.com Copyright 2008 Reuters en-us Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:32:03 +0100 http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/images/small/logo.png http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/Category/eUK/CMAAUK?src=RSS-MAAUK http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKHKG21319520080908?src=RSS-MAAUK HONG KONG, Sept 8 (Reuters) - China Minmetals Corp, the country's largest trader of base metals, is bidding as much as $700 million for stakes in iron ore development projects owned by Ukrainian producer Ferrexpo Plc <FXPO.L>, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday, citing market sources. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:03:09 +0000 2008-09-08T010309Z_01_HKG213195_RTRIDST_0_MINMETALS-FERREXPO.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKSYU00508320080908?src=RSS-MAAUK SYDNEY, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Shares in Australian takeover target Origin Energy Ltd <ORG.AX> surged as much as 27.7 percent on Monday after U.S. energy giant ConocoPhillips <COP.N> agreed to pay up to A$9.6 billion ($8 billion) for a 50 percent stake in a joint venture project. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:11:03 +0000 2008-09-08T001103Z_01_SYU005083_RTRIDST_0_ORIGIN-SHARES-URGENT.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKSYD29729020080907?src=RSS-MAAUK PERTH (Reuters) - Origin Energy Ltd <ORG.AX>, fending off an $11 billion hostile bid from Britain's BG Group Plc <BG.L>, has selected U.S. energy firm ConocoPhillips <COP.N> as a venture partner to monetize its coal seam gas assets through a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:57:45 +0000 2008-09-07T235745Z_01_SYD297290_RTRUKOC_0_US-ORIGIN.xml http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKSYU00508120080907?src=RSS-MAAUK SYDNEY, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Origin Energy Ltd <ORG.AX>, the target of BG Group Plc's <BG.L> A$13.7 billion ($11.3 billion) takeover offer, has selected ConocoPhillips <COP.N> as a joint venture partner to convert coal seam gas into liquefied natural gas (LNG), Origin said in a statement on Monday. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:25:05 +0000 2008-09-07T232505Z_01_SYU005081_RTRIDST_0_ORIGIN-URGENT.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL753491320080907?src=RSS-MAAUK MONTE CARLO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Aon Corp <AOC.N> sees no threat of a counterbid following its agreed 844 million pound ($1.48 billion) bid for reinsurance broker Benfield <BFD.L> and remains on the lookout for further acquisitions, senior executives from the firm said on Sunday. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:58:01 +0000 2008-09-07T175801Z_01_L7534913_RTRIDST_0_MONTECARLO-AON.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL749925720080907?src=RSS-MAAUK LONDON (Reuters) - U.S.-based investment bank Morgan Stanley has increased its stake in Singapore-based tidal power company Atlantis Resources Corporation, targeting a marine energy sector that covets the global success of wind power. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:38:13 +0000 2008-09-07T173813Z_01_L7499257_RTRIDST_0_BTSCENES-ENERGY-TIDE-MORGAN-DC.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL748889920080907?src=RSS-MAAUK LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Lonmin <LMI.L> is exploring a three-way merger with two rivals to create the world's second-biggest platinum company and evade being taken over by mining giant Xstrata <XTA.L>, the Sunday Telegraph reported. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:28:48 +0000 2008-09-07T122848Z_01_L7488899_RTRIDST_0_LONMIN.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL746041220080907?src=RSS-MAAUK CERNOBBIO, Italy, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Alitalia's suppliers have begun seeking deposits and payments in advance and the bankrupt airline is doing its best to continue payments, the administrator overseeing the carrier's bankruptcy said. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:09:17 +0000 2008-09-07T120917Z_01_L7460412_RTRIDST_0_ALITALIA.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL747744120080907?src=RSS-MAAUK LONDON (Reuters) - Nationwide Building Society, one of Britain's biggest home-loan leaders, said on Sunday that it was in advanced talks over proposed mergers with both the Derbyshire and the Cheshire Building Societies. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:12:40 +0000 2008-09-07T111240Z_01_L7477441_RTRUKOC_0_UK-NATIONWIDE.xml http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL632128620080906?src=RSS-MAAUK CERNBOBBIO (Reuters) - Alitalia's <AZPIa.MI> adviser will soon present its rescue plan for the airline to British Airways <BAY.L>, considered by Italy as a possible foreign partner for the bankrupt airline, an executive told a newspaper. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:44:02 +0000 2008-09-06T154402Z_01_L6321286_RTRIDST_0_BUSINESS-ALITALIA-BRITISHAIRWAYS-DC.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL633682820080906?src=RSS-MAAUK (recasts with comment from DSG) LONDON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - DSG International Plc <DSGI.L>, Europe's second-biggest electrical goods retailer, said on Saturday it was not in talks with bigger rival Metro AG <MOEG.DE> about a possible takeover by the German firm. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:23:29 +0000 2008-09-06T122329Z_01_L6336828_RTRIDST_0_DSG-MEDIA-MARKT-UPDATE-1.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL632828520080906?src=RSS-MAAUK LONDON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - DSG International <DSGI.L>, Europe's second-biggest electrical goods retailer, said on Saturday it was not in talks with bigger rival Metro <MOEG.DE> about a possible takeover by the German firm. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:42:18 +0000 2008-09-06T114218Z_01_L6328285_RTRIDST_0_DSG-MEDIA-MARKT-SPOKESMAN-URGENT.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL667940020080906?src=RSS-MAAUK (Adds background) MADRID, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Spain's Ferrovial <FER.MC> said on Saturday it had reached a deal to sell Belfast City Airport to ABN Amro Global Infrastructure Fund with the participation of Faros Infrastructure Partners. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:03:48 +0000 2008-09-06T110348Z_01_L6679400_RTRIDST_0_FERROVIAL-BELFAST-UPDATE-1.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL631770120080906?src=RSS-MAAUK MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's Ferrovial <FER.MC> said on Saturday it had reached a deal with ABN Amro Global Infrastructure Fund with the participation of Faros Infrastructure Partners to sell Belfast City Airport. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:56:01 +0000 2008-09-06T105601Z_01_L6317701_RTRUKOC_0_UK-FERROVIAL-BELFAST.xml http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL668228620080906?src=RSS-MAAUK CERNBOBBIO (Reuters) - Alitalia's adviser will soon present its rescue plan for the airline to British Airways, considered by Italy as a possible foreign partner for the bankrupt airline, an executive told a newspaper. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:29:32 +0000 2008-09-06T152932Z_01_L6682286_RTRUKOC_0_UK-ALITALIA-BRITISHAIRWAYS.xml http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL629731320080906?src=RSS-MAAUK LONDON (Reuters) - Germany's Media Markt, Europe's biggest electrical goods retailer, has rejected a request from DSG International <DSGI.L> to consider a bid for its closest rival, the Financial Times said on its Web site. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:47:08 +0000 2008-09-06T094708Z_01_L6297313_RTRUKOC_0_UK-DSG-MEDIA-MARKT.xml http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL525495720080905?src=RSS-MAAUK LONDON (Reuters) - Resolution, in the British investment vehicle's first comment on a possible takeover of insurer Friends Provident <FP.L>, said it was not ruling out a deal in the future. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:55:57 +0000 2008-09-05T205557Z_01_L5254957_RTRUKOC_0_UK-RESOLUTION-FRIENDSPROVIDENT.xml http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKBNG8439520080905?src=RSS-MAAUK (Adds analyst comment, Dell response, dateline and bylines) By Franklin Paul and Jim Finkle NEW YORK/BOSTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Dell Inc <DELL.O> plans to make fewer computers itself and rely on contract manufacturers to cut costs, but the company could find it hard to get rid of its North American factories at a good price. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:29:33 +0000 2008-09-05T202933Z_01_BNG84395_RTRIDST_0_DELL-UPDATE-2.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL520391720080905?src=RSS-MAAUK (Adds spokesman comment with background on Endemol's interest from paragraph 3) FLORENCE, Italy , Sept 5 (Reuters) - Mediaset SpA <MS.MI , Italy's biggest independent broadcaster, controlled by the family of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, is looking at a number of possible acquisitions, including Britain's ITV Plc <ITV.L>, a board member said. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:05:47 +0000 2008-09-05T190547Z_01_L5203917_RTRIDST_0_MEDIASET-ITV-UPDATE-1.XML http://uk.mobile.reuters.com/mobile/m/FullArticle/eUK/CMAAUK/nmergersNews_uUKL52803120080905?src=RSS-MAAUK (For more Reuters columns on deals, click on [DEALTALK/]) By Kate Holton LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - A "slight" increase in the price private equity groups are willing to pay for Informa <INF.L> is unlikely to win over a management confident in its ability to steer the British media company through a downturn. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:54:51 +0000 2008-09-05T165451Z_01_L528031_RTRIDST_0_INFORMA-DEALTALK.XML