Investing in lifestyle products

Article Abstract:

Morgan Grenfell Private Equity's theme is to invest in companies with a well-known 'lifestyle' brand. The leveraged buyout of Italy's Piaggio, which invented the scooter and developed the Vesta brand, is an example of its strategy.

Motorcycle industry, Morgan Grenfell Private Equity, Piaggio e Compagnia S.p.A.

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Shanghai surprises for ING over CCF

Article Abstract:

Following HSBC's surprise acquisition of investment bank Credit Commercial de France (CCF), it has emerged that ING Groep NV's acquisition of CCF was always in doubt because of their fundamental incompatibility.

Banking industry, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd., ING Groep N.V., Credit Commercial de France S.A.

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Dexia and Artesia merge to create financial giant

Article Abstract:

The private bank Artesia BC is to be acquired by the Franco-Belgian group Dexia for 3.3 billion euros. The move will make Dexia the second largest bank in Belgium and will ensure it becomes a global force.

Artesia BC, Dexia

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