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Hart borrows billions for Pactiv takeover
Graeme Hart is sticking with his longtime strategy of heavily leveraging his business deals, borrowing as much as US$5bn to help pay for Pactiv.

Farming Systems reiterates 'don't sell' to Olam takeover
NZ Farming Systems Uruguay said it disagrees with assertions made by Olam International and urged shareholders not to sell into the takeover offer yet.

Telecom poised to sell part of Aussie arm
Telecom New Zealand is said to be close to a deal with Australian telco iiNet to buy the retail arm of its Australian business, AAPT.

Olam takeover bid may struggle after 50.1pc, says broker
A takeover bid by Singapore-listed Olam International for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay may struggle to get much more than 50.1 per cent.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Dairy move taps into successful formula
Bright Dairy's investment in Synlait Milk should easily get the rubber stamp from the Overseas Investment Office.

Chinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investment
Bright Dairy & Food, China's third-biggest dairy company, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canterbury milk processor Synlait Milk for $82m.