April 30 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on
Wednesday:
** Spanish oil company Repsol has processed four
cargoes of Venezuelan crude oil at its refineries during the
first quarter, its Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz said.
** Austria's Erste Group finds the Polish market
strategically interesting for potential acquisitions, its chief
executive, Peter Bosek said, adding however, that any deal would
have to be economically viable.
** Societe Generale beat first-quarter
expectations, lifted by retail banking and equities trading, in
a boost for CEO Slawomir Krupa's turnaround drive as the French
bank navigates turbulent market conditions.
** Hexa Climate Solutions, backed by private equity firm I
Squared Capital, has acquired Finland-based Fortum's Indian
renewables portfolio and plans to invest $500 million to expand
its clean energy projects.
** Russian food retailer Magnit has acquired a
controlling stake in its privately held upscale rival Azbuka
Vkusa, Magnit said.
(Compiled by Anuja Bharat Mistry in Bengaluru)