Anheuser-Busch admits defeat and accepts InBev's 25bn takeover bid- July 14, 2008 THE US brewer Anheuser-Busch has finally accepted a 25 billion takeover bid from Belgium-based InBev NV, creating the world's largest beer maker.http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/AnheuserBusch-admits-defeat-and-accepts.4284629... Scottish firms facing hardest time in years- July 14, 2008 SCOTTISH businesses are facing their toughest period in more than a decade, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland figures.http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/-Scottish-firms-facing-hardest.4284780.jp City Diary- July 14, 2008 The following business news is expected tomorrow:http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/City-Diary.4284675.jp History in making for consultant- July 14, 2008 A LEADING architect and historic buildings consultant is to open a new office in the Capital.http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/History-in-making-for-consultant.4284690.jp Santander in Alliance and Leicester swoop- July 14, 2008 ALLIANCE and Leicester is in talks about a possible takeover bid from Abbey owner Santander, it was reported today.http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/Santander-in-Alliance-and-Leicester.4285745.jp Gorgie office set for overhaul- July 14, 2008 A HOUSING development sales office in Gorgie has been sold and is now expected to be turned into flats and offices.http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/Gorgie-office-set-for-overhaul.4284687.jp BAA in 4.5bn debts scheme- July 14, 2008 AIRPORTS operator BAA has unveiled details of a 4.5 billion plan to refinance its growing debts following negotiations with investors.http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/BAA-in-45bn-debts-scheme.4284667.jp Philips profits see the light- July 14, 2008 PHILIPS has reported pre-tax profits up to 331 million, a seven per cent rise in core earnings, helped by its lighting business.http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/Philips-profits-see-the-light.4284678.jp Endemol eyes offer for ITV- July 14, 2008 BIG Brother producer Endemol has refused to rule out a possible takeover of ITV, saying a tie up "could make sense".http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/Endemol-eyes-offer-for-ITV.4284730.jp |