BDBDSharesChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investmentBright Dairy & Food, China's third-biggest dairy company, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canterbury milk processor Synlait Milk for $82m.19 Jul 03:00 AM
SharesChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait investmentChinese dairy giant Bright Dairy has announced it is investing $82m in South Island dairy company Synlait Milk.19 Jul 12:00 AM
BDBDSharesOlam takeover promises much-needed Farming Systems capitalNZ Farming Systems Uruguay shareholders have been told not to sell their shares into an Olam takeover offer, at least until seeing an independent appraisal.18 Jul 11:15 PM
BDBDSharesSynlait poised to reveal international backerDairy company Synlait is to announce a new international investor at noon today.18 Jul 10:30 PM
BDBDSharesOlam launches full takeover for NZ Farming Systems UruguaySingapore's Olam International has announced a full takeover bid for NZ Farming Systems Uruguay.18 Jul 10:00 PM
RetailBillabong drops in on Californian labelSurfwear retailer Billabong is buying Californian clothing brand RVCA for an undisclosed amount.12 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyNZ leads way in merger recovery, survey saysA global survey that predicts merger and acquisition activity shows markets are struggling to bounce back after the global finance crisis.12 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessWindsor Engineering: International buyers returnMaurice Davies believed Windsor Engineering had the know-how to weather any economic tempest.11 Jul 03:45 PM
OpinionTamsyn Parker<i>Stock takes</i>: Eye on skyDoes Murdoch have his eye on Sky TV?08 Jul 04:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateStocks and oil slip on world markets overnightStocks in Europe, Brazil and Canada fell, as did oil prices, amid increasing signs that economic growth was cooling globally.05 Jul 08:15 PM
CompaniesSingaporean firm swallows Chelsea SugarWilmar International is to pay $2.14 billion to buy the sugar assets of Australian conglomerate CSR - including Chelsea.05 Jul 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTelstra says it's on the acquisition trailTelstra is considering acquisitions as it tries to expand its product base, company chief David Thodey says.27 Jun 04:00 PM
Small Business<i>David Newport: </i> Vendor finance - swear word or saviour?For business owners wishing to exit their business, the term 'vendor finance' is almost an obscenity.21 Jun 01:00 AM
