Deal International: March 28, 2008

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E.ON, former Endesa rivals seal deal
The world's largest ever takeover of a power company draws to a close as E.ON AG finally agrees on a $18.6 billion price in a compromise deal with the new owners of Spanish utility Endesa SA.

Punch retreats from Mitchells
Punch Taverns plc pulls a $3.1 billion offer for Mitchells & Butlers plc but says it may team up with PE bidders to make a lower bid.

Fortune, Investor vie for Absolut
Fortune Brands Inc.  and an all-Swedish consortium led by Investor are seen as front-runners in race to buy Absolut vodka maker Vin& Sprit AB.

3i acquire Civica
3i Group plc. agrees to pay around $380 million for Civica plc, which makes IT for public sector agencies.

Centro in talks with creditors
Australian property group Centro Properties Group Ltd. has announced it is in talks with creditors to extend debt repayment deadlines for a second time.

EC to investigate Nokia-Navteq acquisition
The EC is likely to open an in-depth probe of Nokia Oyi's acquisition of Navteq Corp.

Enterprise converting real estate investments
British pub group Enterprise Inns plc expects to be able to convert into a low-tax real estate investment trust but is still in talks with tax authorities.

- The editors

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