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DSV in talks to buy Deutsche Bahn unit amid bidding war with CVC
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European Central Bank approves BBVA’s offer for Banco Sabadell
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Joe Biden prepares to block Nippon Steel's takeover of US steel
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British Airways' owner puts brakes on Air Europa takeover bid
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BHP drops Anglo American takeover bid as shareholder support ebbs
BHP's bids have been called "unattractive" by Anglo American, who has said that they expose its shareholders to undue risk and uncertainty.
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The takeover deal will still need to be approved by International Distribution Services (IDS)'s shareholders at the September annual general meeting.
Hargreaves Lansdown rejects private equity takeover bid
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Diamonds fail to make the cut as Anglo American turns down BHP offer
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Royal Mail would-be buyer looks to takeover French tech company
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Hotel Chocolat's shares jump 160% after Mars takeover
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