Patrick Ricard, whose aggressive consolidation took Pernod Ricard global, has died at the age of 67

Dutch brewer raises Asia Pacific Breweries bid from S$50 to S$53 a share following the trumping of its initial offer by an affiliate of rival ThaiBev

Ferrovial and partners sell 20% of Heathrow airport owner in deal that shows its equity value almost the same as at Spanish group's 2006 purchase

There has been little punishment on either side of the Atlantic for individuals responsible for apparent offences to boost profits and bonuses

Aim-quoted oil and gas exploration company dismisses Anglo-Dutch group's withdrawal of interest and cashes in on rival bid from Thailand's PTT

Mathias Döpfner received 1.98m shares – equivalent to 2% of the company – as a gift from Friede Springer, widow of the publishing group's founder

Exchange operator to file an application with UK regulators for a London-based bourse that would operate with its own management team

The Spanish bank will offer up to 24.9 per cent of its subsidiary through a simultaneous sale of shares in Mexico and New York

Most carmakers support new standards due to be announced this month, which an official study forecasts will cut fuel use by 18% by 2060

Results in stark contrast to the US where nearly three-quarters of companies beat expectations in the second quarter

Second-quarter earnings declines, misses and disappointments have come from all sectors, yet investors have been celebrating

Singapore group agrees to recommend the Dutch brewer's improved offer for its 39.7% stake in Asia Pacific Breweries to shareholders