Italy's Ferrero rules out bidding for Cadbury
Italy's Ferrero has ruled out a rival bid for Cadbury Plc , clearing the way for Kraft Foods to complete its 11.7 billion-pound ($18.9 billion) proposed takeover of the British confectioner.
Hershey rules itself out of Cadbury bid
U.S. confectionery group Hershey on Friday ruled itself out of making a rival bid for Cadbury Plc after the British confectioner agreed a takeover by Kraft Foods earlier this week.
Hershey rules itself out of bidding for Cadbury
U.S. confectionery group Hershey on Friday ruled itself out of making a rival bid for Cadbury Plc after the British confectioner agreed a takeover by Kraft Foods earlier this week.
Cadbury UK investors see Kraft deal despite Buffett
Cadbury's big UK investors expect Kraft's $19.3 billion acquisition of the British confectioner will go ahead despite Kraft's top shareholder Warren Buffett saying the takeover is a bad deal.
Buffett sour on Kraft's candy deal
Warren Buffett said Kraft Foods Inc's proposed $19.6 billion acquisition of Cadbury Plc is a bad deal and questioned how Chief Executive Irene Rosenfeld chose to pay for it.
Buffett against Kraft's Cadbury buy
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Wednesday came out against Kraft Foods Inc proposed $19.6 billion acquisition of Cadbury Plc .
Fitch downgrades Kraft, Cadbury on takeover plan
Kraft Foods Inc and Cadbury saw their credit ratings slashed to the lowest investment grade on Wednesday after Kraft won the backing from Cadbury's board for its $19.6 billion takeover bid.
Kraft snares Cadbury for $19.6 billion
Kraft Foods sealed a friendly deal to buy British candy maker Cadbury for about $19.6 billion (11.9 billion pounds) after frantic last-minute talks broke an impasse over price.
Cadbury chairman: Kraft's takeover bid a 'good value' for shareholders
A storied UK confectioner could be getting new owners soon if shareholders agree to a deal recommended by its board of directors today.
TIMELINE-Kraft agrees Cadbury deal after 4-month fight
Kraft Foods agrees a deal to buy Cadbury on Tuesday for around 11.9 billion pounds ($19.55 billion) by increasing its overall bid and offering more cash in an offer that was recommended by Cadbury's board.
Stock futures dip as Kraft sets deal, Citi results on tap
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday as Kraft Foods Inc reached a deal to acquire Cadbury and earnings season picked up steam.
Stock futures slip on Kraft deal, Citi results on tap
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday as Kraft Foods Inc reached a deal to acquire Cadbury and earnings season picked up steam.
Kraft nears agreed takeover deal for Cadbury
Kraft Foods was close to announcing a recommended deal to buy Cadbury for around 11.7 billion pounds ($19.2 billion) after it offered more cash in late-night talks to break a four-month impasse over price.
Kraft, Cadbury close to $19 billion friendly deal: sources
U.S.-based Kraft Foods Inc and Britain's Cadbury Plc are close to sealing a friendly deal to create the world's largest confectionery group for up to 11.7 billion pounds ($19 billion), sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Kraft, Cadbury discuss possible $19 billion deal: sources
U.S.-based Kraft Foods Inc and Britain's Cadbury Plc are holding talks about a potential friendly deal to create the world's largest confectionery group for up to 11.7 billion pounds ($19 billion), sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Kraft, Cadbury in talks over potential deal: sources
U.S.-based Kraft Foods Inc and Britain's Cadbury Plc are holding talks about a potential friendly deal to create the world's largest confectionery group, sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Cadbury up on possible higher Kraft bid
Cadbury shares edged upwards on Monday in anticipation of a higher bid from Kraft Foods, while one major shareholder, Standard Life, said Kraft needed to bid over 900 pence to get its support.
Cadbury up as investors look for higher Kraft bid
Cadbury shares edged upwards on Monday in anticipation of a higher bid from Kraft Foods, while one major shareholder, Standard Life, said Kraft needed to bid over 900 pence to get its support.
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Cadbury shares higher on hopes on raised Kraft bid
Shares in Cadbury Plc pushed higher on Monday in anticipation of a higher bid from Kraft Foods , which is expected to sweeten its original takeover offer before the January 19 deadline.
Cadbury chief sees shares worth 10 pounds by 2013
Cadbury Chief Executive Todd Stitzer said the British confectioner could be worth more than 10 pounds a share by 2013, in an interview published in the Daily Telegraph's Monday edition.
Cadbury investors look for higher Kraft bid
Some of Cadbury's biggest shareholders, led by Legal & General, continued to reject Kraft Foods' 10.5 billion pound ($17.2 billion) bid and will look for an increased offer over the next four days.
Cadbury fires final defense amid Hershey bid doubts
Cadbury fired the final salvo in its defence on Thursday, branding Kraft Foods' bid as more unattractive than a month ago, as Cadbury shares rose on hopes of a rival bid from Hershey.
Hershey still working on Cadbury bid
U.S. chocolate maker Hershey Co is still working on a bid for Cadbury Plc that would top Kraft's hostile $17 billion takeover offer, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Hershey prepares counterbid for Cadbury: report
U.S. chocolate maker Hershey Co is preparing a bid for Cadbury Plc that would top Kraft's hostile $17 billion takeover offer, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
Tech and financials lead Wall St higher
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as investors bought financial and technology shares ahead of earnings from bellwethers Intel Corp and JPMorgan Chase & Co later this week.
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