AB InBev Belgian Family Owners Buy 7.39m of Brewer’s Stock

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AB InBev Belgian Family Owners Buy 7.39m of Brewer’s Stock 2013-12-23 17:53:48.238 GMT

By John Martens Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Eugenie Patri Sebastien SA, the investment vehicle of the Belgian families who have joint control of Anheuser-Busch InBev, acquired 100,000 AB InBev shrs for avg EU73.94 apiece in trades on Euronext Brussels on Dec. 17, according to filing posted on Belgian regulator FSMA’s website.

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(BFW) Spanish Billionaire Ortega Said to Pay $670m for London Building

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Spanish Billionaire Ortega Said to Pay $670m for London Building 2013-12-23 16:27:12.906 GMT

By Jim Silver Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Amancio Ortega, owner of clothing retailer Inditex, bought office building in London’s West End for GBP410m, person with knowledge of the matter tells Bloomberg’s Patrick Gower and David M. Levitt. * Ortega’s Ponte Gadea bought Devonshire House, a 1920s property opposite Ritz hotel, from estate of Lehman Brothers Holdings, person says * Joelle Halperin, spokeswoman for Lehman Brothers, declines to comment * Ponte Gadea didn’t respond to calls, e-mail requesting comment * Estates Gazette reported news earlier today

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(RTR) Prudential PLC Takes 15% Stake in Bilfinger Berger Global Infrast.

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(Reuters) - Prudential PLC now holds a total 15 percent stake in closed-ended investment company Bilfinger Berger Global Infrastructure SICAV SA , the company said in a regulatory statement on Monday.
In November, Germany's construction company Bilfinger Berger said it sold stakes in 11 public infrastructure projects to an investment company specialised in infrastructure projects, Bilfinger Berger Global Infrastructure.

(Pimco) China's Consumer Stocks: Opportunities Despite Slower Growth

China's Consumer Stocks: Opportunities Despite Slower Growth

* A weaker macro environment and curbs on spending by government bureaucrats have hit a range of consumer businesses and, in some cases, forced a reassessment of expansion plans.
* While Chinese consumption may be challenged in the near term, we think the impact will be felt most in the retail sector where slowing demand is compounded by oversupply.
* We see opportunity in other sectors that benefit from secular demand growth and constrained supply or strong brands, notably casinos and luxury sectors.

>>> Joseph A Bank Clothiers Inc Men's Wearhouse comments on rejection of offer

Joseph A Bank Clothiers Inc Men's Wearhouse comments on rejection of offer
- Given Jos. A. Bank's repeated expressions of interest in engaging in good faith discussions about a possible combination with Men's Wearhouse, we are surprised that Jos. A. Bank has rejected our proposal. The Men's Wearhouse all-cash proposal to acquire Jos. A. Bank has compelling strategic logic and the potential to deliver substantial benefits to our respective shareholders, employees and customers. While it is our strong preference to work collaboratively with Jos. A. Bank to realize the benefits of this transaction, we are continuing to carefully consider all of our options to make this combination a reality, including nominating director candidates at Jos. A. Bank's next annual meeting of shareholders.

(BFW) BlackRock Says It’s Added to Turkey Positions in Recent Days

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BlackRock Says It’s Added to Turkey Positions in Recent Days 2013-12-23 15:07:43.388 GMT

By Isobel Finkel Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- “We have been adding to positions in Turkey, especially in the financial sector, over the last few days, as valuations are now compelling (and for the first time in many months are now overweight relative to our benchmark),” Sam Vecht, head of the emerging markets specialist team at Blackrock in London, said in emailed comments today. * “While we watch the political situation in Turkey, and in all emerging markets very closely, we do think, that in Turkey, lots of bad news is already in the price” * “Historically, in emerging markets it has paid off to be brave when others are fearful” * NOTE: BlackRock is the world’s biggest money manager * NOTE: BlackRock to Third Point Blindsided as Turkey Shares Plummet, NSN MY0FI36TTDSQ <GO>

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(BFW) French Conseil D’Etat Cancels Direct 8 Purchase Authorization

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BN 12/23 14:28 *FRENCH CONSEIL D'ETAT CANCELS DIRECT 8 AUTHORIZATION

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French Conseil D’Etat Cancels Direct 8 Purchase Authorization 2013-12-23 14:33:44.961 GMT

By David Whitehouse Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- France’s Conseil d’Etat cancels the authorization for the purchase of Direct 8 and Direct Star granted to Canal+ by competition authorities, France’s highest court says on its web site. * Competition regulator must reexamine the matter by July 1, 2014, the Conseil D’Etat says in its ruling.

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>>> McKesson: Elliott's game of chicken continues... who blinks first? - ISI Gro

McKesson: Elliott's game of chicken continues... who blinks first? - ISI Group 

ISI Group notes, Elliott Associates (owns or has an interest economically equivalent to over 25% of Celesio) announced an update on its view of Celesio, including an irrevocable binding commitment to reject McKesson's current tender offer for Celesio. Elliott reiterated that it will not accept MCK's tender offer unless the terms of the offer are improved. They still cannot foresee Elliott's true desire or ability to successfully create value in Celesio's business absent a relationship with McKesson, and see a break-up scenario for Celesio as significantly more value destructive for Celesio shareholders, including Elliott, than it is for MCK shareholders. continue to remain buyers of MCK on any weakness and would add aggressively if the shares were to fall below the $150 level in the event of a deal break.