Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

Published: 26 Jul 2009 20:07:43 PST

July 27 - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0400 GMT on Monday.

** Israeli holding company Koor Industries said it had once again raised its stake in Credit Suisse, to 2.33 percent from 1.73 percent reported two weeks ago. To read more, please double click on

** Hitachi Ltd plans to absorb five listed units in what could be the first of a string of similar moves, as the loss-making conglomerate tries to pool its sprawling resources to turn a profit.