Nov 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions, and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Friday:
** Automotive components supplier TI Fluid has
agreed to a 1.04 billion pound ($1.32 billion) takeover by
Canada's ABC Technologies, expanding the combined group's reach
across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the British company
said.
** Heidelberg Materials said on Thursday it had
struck a deal to buy Giant Cement Holding and its subsidiaries
for $600 million, the latest acquisition by the German cement
maker to expand its foothold in the U.S.
** Reliance Industries U.S. unit has bought a 21%
stake in U.S.-based helium production company Wavetech Helium
for $12 million, the conglomerate said on Thursday, in a move
aimed at expanding its low-carbon energy segment.
** Macquarie has proposed buying waste management
company Renewi ( SHMCF ) for 700.9 million pounds ($886.8
million), the companies said on Thursday, more than a year after
the asset manager's first attempt to take over the British
firm.
** U.S.-based investment group Fortress Investment Group
will buy British cafe-bar and restaurant chain Loungers
at an enterprise value of about 350.5 million pounds ($443.6
million), the two firms said on Thursday.
(Compiled by Rajarshi Roy and Kamal Choudhury in Bengaluru)