AbbVie retracts comments in Shire takeover bid AbbVie has been forced to retract comments by its chief executive about shareholder support for its bid for Shire after being caught out by British … Business • 09 Jul 14
Mothercare rejects £266m takeover bid Mothercare has rejected takeover approaches worth as much as £266m from a leading North American retail chain. Business • 02 Jul 14
Shire shares rise on takeover bid expectations Shares in Shire rose today on bid expectations after Reuters reported that the drugmaker had hired investment bank Citi as a defence adviser. Business • 17 Jun 14
Pfizer hints at improved offer for AstraZeneca US drugmaker Pfizer hinted it could raise its proposed $106 billion offer if AstraZeneca would only engage in talks, as its boss was grilled by … Business • 13 May 14
Elan's board rejects Royalty Pharma's latest bid Elan’s board has unanimously rejected Royalty Pharma’s revised bid, saying it “substantially undervalues” the company. Business • 23 May 13
