Anheuser-Busch InBev’s growing influence has revolutionised the international beer market. Today, even as the company lumbers under its own debts, the dreams of CEO Carlos Brito remain undimmed
Germany’s two largest listed lenders, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, have confirmed exploratory talks over a potential merger, prompting fears of job losses
The sale of Liberty Global’s Swiss unit to rival Sunrise Communications is part of a wider restructuring programme that should help the firm shake off its junk credit rating
A mobile-first approach to financial trading is handing control back to the client, writes Nauman Anees, Co-Founder and CEO of ThinkMarkets
Zero-based budgeting is making a huge comeback thanks to its ability to efficiently allocate resources, as well as fund mergers and acquisitions
Wesfarmers has announced it will sell DIY retailer Homebase to restructuring specialist Hilco for just £1, bringing an end to a disastrous two years in the UK market
Vodafone has reached an agreement to acquire Liberty Global’s European cable assets for €18.4bn, further strengthening its network infrastructure on the continent
Sainsbury’s has struck a deal to purchase Walmart’s UK subsidiary, Asda, with the combined company set to overtake Tesco as the UK’s largest supermarket chain
A growing demand for ‘pure’ foods has seen large conglomerates cash-in on the global artisan food industry. But as bigger brands enter the market, they are diluting the authenticity of artisanal businesses
The Swiss confectionery giant opts out of the lethargic US market and sets its sights on the booming health industry
After successfully resisting an aggressive series of takeover attempts, Ton Büchner has announced he will step down as CEO owing to health issues
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has reached an agreement to buy Actelion in a deal which will create a new spinout R&D company
ALS, MS fatigue, addictive behaviours and PTSD are all under the drug discovery lab’s microscope
Walmart has smashed the record price for start-up acquisition in the US in spending $3bn to buy e-commerce site Jet, taking on the company’s CEO Marc Lore in the process
French food and beverage giant Danone has finalised terms to acquire US organic and healthy food producer WhiteWave
The European CEO awards 2023 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.
