Metcash to acquire 50.1% of Mitre 10

Metcash will pay an estimated $55 million for a 50.1 per cent stake in Mitre 10 Group. more...

[Fri 11/12/2009 11:24:49]

Metcash plans takeover bid for Mitre 10

Metcash is planning a takeover bid for Mitre 10, aiming to acquire 100 per cent of the group in either 2012 or 2013 and become the 'champion of the independent hardware retailer'. more...

[Fri 27/11/2009 01:52:06]

Woolworths gets clearance for Danks acquisition

Woolworths' and Lowe's takeover bid for Danks will go ahead after clearance from the ACCC. more...

[Thu 12/11/2009 11:20:02]

Markinson expands business with acquisition

Markinson has acquired CRM/BPM specialist Adexio and says more acquisitions are on the card for this financial year. more...

[Fri 13/11/2009 08:40:05]

Woolworths' takeover of Danks to continue

The $87 million takeover of hardware distributor Danks Holdings is set to continue more...

[Thu 15/10/2009 04:43:03]

Caltex acquisition bad news for retail market

NRMA motoring and services president Wendy Machin wants the Australian Government to prevent Caltex's proposed purchase of 302 Mobil service stations. more...

[Mon 07/09/2009 08:33:06]

Woolworths enters hardware market with Danks acquisition

Woolworths has just announced it will be entering the $24 billion hardware sector with a recommended takeover of Danks Holdings Limited, Australia's second largest hardware distributor. more...

[Tue 25/08/2009 11:15:20]

Foodworks acquisition of Coles stores to be completed in 2010

FoodWorks shareholders have voted in support of FoodWorks' purchase of 45 Coles stores, eight with adjoining liquor outlets, which means the acquisition can now proceed as planned. more...

[Tue 18/08/2009 10:01:42]

Foodworks to purchase Coles' unwanted stores

FoodWorks is planning to purchase 45 Coles stores, eight with adjoining liquor outlets, subject to approval by FoodWorks shareholders and the ACCC. more...

[Mon 29/06/2009 10:54:17]

Vodafone and Hutchison merger under threat

The planned merger between Vodafone and Hutchison is under threat, with the ACCC delaying its final decision on the deal after seeking further information from each party. more...

[Wed 06/05/2009 11:02:32]

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