J Sainsbury in takeover talks
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LONDON -- A Qatari investment fund said yesterday it is talking with J Sainsbury PLC about a takeover, marking the second bid this year for Britain's third-largest supermarket group.
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Shares in Sainsbury's rise by 16% on rumours the supermarket could become the target of a takeover bid.
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Gulf Arab state Qatar has made a bid approach for J Sainsbury Plc, which newspapers said valued Britain's third-biggest supermarket group at about 12 billion pounds ($24.5 billion), including debt.
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Private equity groups CVC Capital Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Blackstone have said they are mulling a takeover of J Sainsbury, the third-biggest biggest supermarket chain in Britain.
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Sainsbury's is approached by a Middle Eastern investment fund about a possible Â£12bn  takeover, the FT claims.
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The Gulf state of Qatar on Friday tightened its grip on J Sainsbury, Britain&#39;s third biggest supermarket chain, by raising its stake to 25 percent, sparking speculation it may launch a takeover.
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Health care and consumer products maker Johnson &amp; Johnson (JNJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is in negotiations to acquire medical-device maker Guidant Corp.
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The board of fallen giants Leeds United demanded proof of funding after considering a 25-million-pound takeover deal headed by Sebastian Sainsbury.
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THE Leeds United board today demanded proof of funding after considering a &amp;pound25 million ($61.58m) takeover deal headed by Sebastian Sainsbury.
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NEW YORK Johnson &amp; Johnson is in advanced negotiations to acquire Guidant, one of the largest US makers of devices to treat heart and circulatory illnesses, according to executives close to the talks.
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J Sainsbury PLC has acquired convenience store chain Jacksons Stores Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary Jacksons Stores 2002 Ltd, the United Kingdom's leading independent, regional c-store chain, with 114 ...
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Supermarkets group J Sainsbury faces fresh takeover speculation today after it emerged that dealmaker George Magan might try to raise financing for an offer.
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Ailing supermarket chain Sainsbury&#39;s is the target of aAÂ£5 billion takeover bid being prepared by an ex-treasurer of the Conservative party, it was reported.
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Asda, the British grocer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., could counterbid for J. Sainsbury  should a private equity consortium launch an offer for Britain's number three supermarket owner, Citigroup analysts believe.
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London shares closed firmer Monday recovering from lows as Wall Street remained higher with Sainsbury up amid rumours that part of the founding family&#39;s holding was changing hands at 610 pence a share, with a possible bid for the group imminent.
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Leeds United have denied they are negotiating a possible sale of the Championship club to businessman Sebastian Sainsbury. Sainsbury had made a formal purchase offer earlier in
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J Sainsbury, the British supermarket chain, softened its opposition to Qatarâs Â£10.5 billion ($21 billion) takeover bid after Qatar said it would borrow less to pay for the deal.