The latest on Monday,
- France Telecom crashs out of bid talks for TeliaSonera, says “unable to reach agreement on its financial conditions.” – Reuters
- Taylor Wimpey confirms it is looking at a placing and open offer; £660m of writedowns coming; banking covenants relaxed – statement
- Cable & Wireless updates on Thus – talks on 180p-a-share cash offer, Monday’s 5pm deadline for firm bid remains in place – statement
- Informa releases pre-close statement: trading as per May’s interim management statement; no further news on bid talks – statement
- Trading said to be fine at Evolution – statement