Gérard Mestrallet, chief executive, prefers that the company is recognised for its non-European power generation, energy services and LNG operations

A trade in drugs that exploits European price differences pitches dealers against wholesalers and multinationals, writes Andrew Jack

Russian deal for unit of Dexia is on of the biggest in European banking this year in a sign of how the lender is using volatility as a chance to expand

The UK bank chief executive reckoned without the eurozone crisis, which has made sorting out its business a much bigger challenge

Dutch telecoms company is still looking to spin off its E-Plus business in response to the unwanted buy-in by the Latin American mobile group

The company turns its focus to Europe as pressure builds on businesses and governments on the continent to sell assets in an effort to pay down debt

Slow build-up to Spain's banking crisis means numerous analyses are on offer – but the real steps needed are still to be taken

Triton Partners attempts to oust existing owner Lion Capital with a £230m offer, leading Lion to increase its proposed capital injection to £150m plus £70m in bridge financing

Another example of the cherry-picking of prize assets of distressed European banks by buyers with balance sheets unscathed by the crisis

While eurozone officials moved quickly and with financial clout, it remains uncertain whether the speed and totals will be enough for Spain

Buyout fund €1.82bn deal for German bandages maker which will result in vendor Montagu tripling its original 2005 stake of €1bn, including dividends

Competition watchdog to serve formal complaint against planned $1.9bn record labels purchase after rejecting music group's draft concessions