FRANCE/ITALY: Lactalis launches full takeover bid for Parmalat
Lactalis, the French dairy giant, has upped the ante in the battle for Italian rival Paramlat with the announcement this…
Lactalis ups ante on Parmalat
The French dairy group, which has faced criticism in Italy over its stake in Parmalat, has tabled a EUR3.4bn bid for the entire business.
ITALY: Court backs delay of Parmalat AGM in face of Lactalis bid
An Italian court has backed Parmalat's plan to delay a shareholder meeting that would likely have seen France's Lactalis assume…
In the spotlight: Lactalis interest returns Parmalat to headlines
In 2003, Parmalat grabbed Europe's business headlines after collapsing with a EUR14bn hole in its accounts. It was the continent's…
ByITALY: Lactalis increases Parmalat stake
Lactalis today (22 March) announced it has entered an agreement to buy a further 15.3% stake in Italian dairy and…