Takeover
# takeover - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Arsenal: We have had no contact over a potential takeover
An investment group from the Gulf region have been linked with a £1.5billion offer for the North London club.
# takeover - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
EU blocks Aer Lingus takeover, Ryanair says it will appeal
The European Commission has now officially confirmed a decision that had been expected. Ryanair said immediately it will appeal the rejection of its third bid for Aer Lingus.
# takeover - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
Ryanair loses bid for Aer Lingus
The budget airline said it will appeal the decision.
# takeover - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
200 jobs to go at EBS Building Society
Staff are to hold a meeting to discuss the possibility of industrial action after being informed of the cuts.
# takeover - Monday 28 January, 2013
Ryanair still optimistic on Aer Lingus bid
The airline said its bid involves two upfront buyers, each basing aircraft in Ireland.
# takeover - Friday 21 December, 2012
It’s official: Leeds United takeover confirmed
The new Bahrain-based owners said they won’t be spending “crazy money” in an attempt to get the club back in the Premier League.
# takeover - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
Government rules out sale of Aer Lingus stake to Ryanair
Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said the Cabinet would have concerns about connectivity, competitiveness and employment.
# takeover - Monday 5 November, 2012
Ryanair profits up as it offers ‘unprecedented remedies’ for Aer Lingus bid
The airline has reported a half year profit and a rise in passenger numbers in its latest results.
# takeover - Thursday 27 September, 2012
Money talks: Gulf firm to organise Leeds United purchase
The takeover move, announced to the Bahrain and Kuwaiti stock exchanges this morning, is believed to be worth £50m.
# takeover - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
So exactly WHICH Guineys is closing down?
There are three (count ‘em!) separate stores with the name Guineys on Dublin’s Talbot St – but which one is closing down?
# takeover - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Commission to investigate Ryanair’s Aer Lingus takeover bid
The European Commission said competition between the two airlines has increased since it prohibited Ryanair’s first takeover attempt in 2007.
# takeover - Friday 24 August, 2012
“Reject Ryanair”: Aer Lingus in third recommendation to shareholders
Airline’s board is extremely clear on where it stands on the takeover bid.
# takeover - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Ryanair won’t comment on Aer Lingus takeover ‘speculation’
The airline was responding to claims today that it had proposed a solution to address concerns about its bid for Aer Lingus.
# takeover - Thursday 2 August, 2012
Irish start-up buys UK wedding business
Mrs2Be.ie, which provides information to people planning weddings, bought the UK-based wedding business.
# takeover - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Aer Lingus tells shareholders to reject Ryanair offer
The airline says that the reasons for stopping the takeover on competition grounds on now “even stronger”.
# takeover - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
Matthews leaves the door open for Dundalk takeover
The DFC Community Trust supporters group say they are considering all options regarding a possible takeover.
# takeover - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Poll: Should Ryanair be allowed to buy Aer Lingus?
The budget carrier has launched a third bid to take over its rival. Should it be allowed to go through?
Aer Lingus tells shareholders to ‘take no action’ following Ryanair bid
Ryanair’s bid of €1.30 per share is well above the €0.94 they were worth yesterday – but Aer Lingus says not to act yet.
# takeover - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Ryanair offers to pay €694m in cash for Aer Lingus
In its latest attempt to take over its rival, Ryanair said this evening it will pay €1.30 per share for Aer Lingus.
# takeover - Thursday 3 May, 2012
Miller time: American businessman set for Rangers takeover
Bill Miller’s £11.2m bid for Rangers has been recommended by the administrators running the Glasgow giants.
# takeover - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
Government granted High Court order for €1.3bn Irish Life takeover
The court order, granted under legislation introduced by Brian Lenihan, means the recapitalisation of the banking sector is complete.
# takeover - Saturday 17 March, 2012
Artists take over abandoned Anglo HQ in Dublin city centre
The twenty-eight artists who have put up artworks on the shell of Anglo’s unbuilt HQ say they want to kickstart a conversation about NAMA buildings.
# takeover - Tuesday 14 February, 2012
US, EU clear Google’s $12.5B Motorola Mobility bid
The approval of antitrust regulators has brought Google a step closer to completing the biggest deal of its 13-year history.
# takeover - Thursday 6 October, 2011
Microsoft reported to be considering takeover bid for Yahoo
Shares jumped amid reports that Microsoft is renewing its interest in the company it tried to buy three years ago.
# takeover - Wednesday 9 March, 2011
Keane yet to contact Cambridge regarding potential takeover
Rumours suggest that the Corkman is preparing to make a bid for the English club.
# takeover - Monday 6 September, 2010
Prospective Blackburn buyer left debt trail in UK
Indian businessman has outstanding debts including rent and court judgements left following earlier UK stay.












































