BAT announces breakup plan but Goldsmith says it does not go far enough

“BAT moves to break itself apart, stealing Sir James’ thunder”

Hoylake will proceed with offer depsite BAT restructuring proposal

“Hoylake will fight on despite BAT proposals”

BAT announces breakup plan but Goldsmith says it does not go far enough

“Restructuring by BAT wins Hoylake approval”

Hoylake is allowed to continue BAT bid outside normal bid timetable laid down by City Takeover Panel, allowing Hoylake to lapse offer and relaunch it within 12 months, after BAT appeal fails to overturn decision

“Hoylake can renew bid for BAT as appeal fails”

Commentary on BAT restructure and Hoylake bid

“Goldsmith trio is down but not out”

Goldsmith announces he will make a new bid for BAT once Hoylake receives regulatory approvals from US insurance commissioners

“Goldsmith set to make fresh offer for BAT”

Sheehy unveils restructuring scheme to sell off parts of BAT

“Take that, Jimmy Goldsmith”

BAT shareholders approve restructuring plan to fend off Hoylake takeover bid

“BAT gets holders backing for plan to parry Goldsmith”

Goldsmith’s takeover targets BAT and Rans Hovis McDougall increase profits

“Midas touch turns bid targets to gold”

Illinois hearing concerning sale of BATs American insurance business Farmers hears Nicholas Ridley states Goldsmith not fit to own insurance company

“Setback for 13bn BAT bid”

Drexel Burnham Lambert, a company that was to put together junk bond issues to finance 80 percent of BAT acquisition, files for bankruptcy protection

“BAT bid hit by Drexel collapse”

BAT profits up, Sheehy claims to provide better deal for holders than Hoylake can

“BAT rewards holders”

California insurance regulators deny proposed sale of Farmers to Axa Midi Assurances of France

“Bid for BAT is thwarted”

Goldsmith abandons BAT bid

“Goldsmith admits defeat”

Analysis of BAT bid defeat

“Why Goldsmith lost his gamble”

Goldsmith discusses BAT bid defeat and plans for takeovers

“A leopard with the marks of a bear”