(BFW) Altice Said to Mull Boosting EU11.75b Cash Portion of SFR Bid

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Altice Said to Mull Boosting EU11.75b Cash Portion of SFR Bid 2014-04-01 14:08:57.558 GMT

By Matthew Campbell, Jacqueline Simmons and Francois de Beaupuy April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Altice weighing plans to raise the cash component to help fend off rival bid from Bouygues, according to people familiar with the situation who asked not to be named. * Cash portion could gain by as much as 12% to a level in line with EU13.15b proposed by Bouygues, the people said * Any increase wouldn’t change total valuation of Altice’s offer * Representative for Altice said co. is working on an agreement to merge Numericable with Vivendi’s SFR unit within framework of ongoing exclusive negotiations * Sotry link: {NSN N3CV9M6JTSEQ <go>}

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>>> Renault (RNO) +2.45% now after Nissan US Sales...

Nissan Motor shares ticking higher as headlines cross that March US sales rise 8.3%

--> RNO Continuue to trade higher +2.45% @ 72.25 ...still looking for 72.89

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To: LAURENT CHEKROUN ()
At: Apr 1 2014 10:05:08

--> Stock trading higher, Next Levels 72.89 & 74.59

70 is becoming a support, if mkt moving lower 68.95 & 67 lower support


12M target price consensus is @ €77

(BFW) Interpublic Not Actively Looking to Be Acquired, CEO Says

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Interpublic Not Actively Looking to Be Acquired, CEO Says 2014-04-01 13:56:23.117 GMT

By Kristen Schweizer April 1 (Bloomberg) -- IPG doesn’t need the capital or additional services that would come with a merger or takeover of the company, CEO Michael Roth says in interview in London. * “If someone comes along and makes an offer in the best interest of our shareholders that’s a mechanical process,” Roth says. “Am I going out and looking? The answer is ‘no.’” * IPG hasn’t historically entertained any worthwhile offers, Roth says * IPG to Spend $150M on Acquisitions This Yr, CEO Says * Business in Latin America, China remains strong, Roth Says * IPG sees steady low-single-digit growth in main U.S. market, CEO says

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>>> Mondelez : Trian Fund disclose 6.2% active stake from 6.26% - 13D filing

Mondelez Int'l: Trian Fund Mgmt discloses 6.2% active stake in amended 13D filing out last night after the close; down from 6.26% reported on 11/18; Peltz will not re-run for Board
  • On March 31, 2014, Mr. Peltz advised the Issuer that due to other board commitments, including his recent appointment to the board of Mondel?z International (MDLZ), he has decided not to stand for re-election as a director of the Issuer at the Issuer's 2014 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. (INSID)