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Image for 'Money alone does not build ships,' TKMS CEO says on rival Rheinmetall bid for GNYK
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'Money alone does not build ships,' TKMS CEO says on rival Rheinmetall bid for GNYK

FRANKFURT, May 11 (Reuters) - German warship maker TKMS has taken note of a rival bid for the German...

11th May, 2026

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Finance

Aspex raises Delivery Hero stake to 15%, piling pressure on CEO

May 11 (Reuters) - Activist investor Aspex Management has raised its stake in German food delivery g...

11th May, 2026

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Finance

Some Unilever investors seek ESG reassurances in McCormick food deal

By Simon Jessop, Alexander Marrow and Richa Naidu LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - With Unilever set to spi...

8th May, 2026

Image for Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger
Finance

Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger

By Gianluca Lo Nostro May 7 (Reuters) - German satellite maker OHB will consider legal action if EU...

7th May, 2026

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Swisscom says could take years to solve Italian tower dispute

By Cian Muenster May 7 (Reuters) - Telecoms company Swisscom said it could take around five years to...

7th May, 2026

Image for Britain's Intertek set to reject EQT's sweetened takeover offer, FT reports
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Britain's Intertek set to reject EQT's sweetened takeover offer, FT reports

May 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Intertek is set to reject EQT's sweetened 58-pound-per-share offer ($78....

6th May, 2026

Image for Italy's Leonardo outgoing CEO leaves new boss to revise guidance after strong results
Finance

Italy's Leonardo outgoing CEO leaves new boss to revise guidance after strong results

ROME, May 6 (Reuters) - Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo left its 2026 guidance unchange...

6th May, 2026

Image for Pirelli to make Cyber Tyres in US after Italy curbs China influence
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Pirelli to make Cyber Tyres in US after Italy curbs China influence

MILAN, May 6 (Reuters) - Pirelli will start producing Cyber Tyres in the United States, it said on W...

6th May, 2026

Image for Germany ponders last-ditch plan to thwart Italian bid for Commerzbank
Finance

Germany ponders last-ditch plan to thwart Italian bid for Commerzbank

By Tom Sims and John O'Donnell FRANKFURT, May 6 (Reuters) - As UniCredit prepares to take over Comme...

6th May, 2026

Image for Banco BPM is well positioned for M&A and is reviewing all options, CEO says
Finance

Banco BPM is well positioned for M&A and is reviewing all options, CEO says

MILAN, May 5 (Reuters) - Banco BPM is well positioned to benefit from merger and acquisition opportu...

5th May, 2026

Image for Hungary competition watchdog launches probe into Indamedia's purchase of Ringier assets
Finance

Hungary competition watchdog launches probe into Indamedia's purchase of Ringier assets

BUDAPEST, May 5 (Reuters) - Hungary's competition watchdog GVH has launched a probe into Hungarian m...

5th May, 2026

Image for Prysmian explores $4.68 billion M&A as hyperscaler deals near, Bloomberg News reports
Finance

Prysmian explores $4.68 billion M&A as hyperscaler deals near, Bloomberg News reports

May 5 (Reuters) - Italian cable maker Prysmian is exploring the market for a potential acquisition o...

5th May, 2026