Food
Metro is disappointed in a takeover bid by shareholder group EP Global Commerce, which is offering 5.8 billion euros for the holding behind Makro and Real.
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General
Toy manufacturer Mattel has rejected a takeover bid from American competitor MGA Entertainment for the second time, even though Barbie has certainly seen better days.
Cosmetics
Dutch-British multinational Unilever has submitted a binding bid on Garancia, the French high-quality cosmetics and skincare brand founded in 2004. It's not clear yet how much Unilever paid for the deal.
Electronics
Danish luxury hifi and consumer electronics manufacturer Bang & Olufsen is talking to its Chinese business partner Sparkle Roll Group about a possible acquisition.
Fnac may face an unexpected competitor for its proposed Darty acquisition. South African store group Steinhoff International is willing to pay more to obtain electronics chains Vanden Borre and BCC's parent company.
