Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct
In Japan, more than money is at stake in Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid to take over 7-Eleven, the largest convenience chain.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Saudi Prince Alwaleed says Musk will be 'excellent leader' for Twitter
Prince Alwaleed had on April 14 opposed the buyout bid, saying the price offered Musk did not come close to the intrinsic value of Twitter.
Fri May 06 2022
Musk secures over $7 billion funding from investors including Larry Ellison
Saudi Arabian investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who had initially opposed the buyout, also agreed to roll his $1.89 billion stake.
Thu May 05 2022
Musk told banks he will rein in Twitter pay, make money from tweets - Sources
Musk made the pitch to the lenders as he tried to secure debt for the buyout days after submitting his offer to Twitter on April 14.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Musk sells Tesla shares worth $4 billion, says no more sales planned
Investors are concerned that Musk may have to sell Tesla shares to fund his Twitter buyout.
Fri Apr 29 2022
'Terrified': Musk Twitter buyout bid rattles tech world
Critics argued that free speech absolutism on social media can be very messy in the real world.
Fri Apr 15 2022
Rupert Murdoch's Fox joins court challenge to CBS' Australian TV buyout
The U.S. broadcasting heavyweights faced off in the Australian courtroom amid a battle for control of Ten Network Holdings Ltd.
Tue Sep 12 2017
Neymar's father claims Manchester United met buyout clause
Manchester United made an offer in the close-season that met Neymar's buyout clause, according to the Barcelona star's father.
Fri Feb 05 2016
Pedro plays down Chelsea link
His buyout clause has dropped as links to Chelsea persist, but Barcelona forward Pedro played down a potential move.
Tue Jul 14 2015
Ailing BlackBerry agrees to $4.7 billion buyout
BlackBerry was once a leader in mobile tech but has been squeezed by rivals Android and Apple, which coincidentally announced record sales of its latest iPhone on Monday.
Mon Sep 23 2013
Raised offer for Dell hinges on change in vote process
Michael Dell and his investor allies modestly boosted their buyout offer Wednesday for the struggling computer giant he founded.
Wed Jul 24 2013
Dell panel warns of 'risk' if buyout plan fails
The special committee set up by Dell to evaluate options for the troubled computer giant warned Friday of "substantial downside risk".
Sat Jul 06 2013
Icahn revamps Dell offer, calls buyout 'giveaway'
Corporate raider Carl Icahn and other investors made a new offer Friday for US computer giant Dell.
Fri May 10 2013
Dell confirms buyout offers from Icahn and Blackstone
American computer maker Dell confirmed Monday that it has received two buyout offers, from billionaire Carl Icahn and investment fund Blackstone.
Mon Mar 25 2013
Petronas suffered lower 2012 net profit, defends MISC buyout
Petroliam Nasional Bhd posted lower net profit for the full year ended December 31, 2012. It also defended its MISC buyout bid.
Thu Mar 07 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024