NXP SEMICONDUCTORS IN ADVANCED TALKS TO COMBINE WITH FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR -- UPDATE2 

NXP Semiconductors NV is in advanced talks to combine with Freescale Semiconductor Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter. (published 0024 GMT)

 
 
REPSOL TO BUY TALISMAN ENERGY FOR $8.3 BILLION --UPDATE 

Repsol SA reached an agreement with Talisman Energy Inc. to acquire the Canadian company for US$8.3 billion, a deal that nearly doubles the Spanish company's oil output right away and boosts its potential for further expansion. (published 0203 GMT Sunday)

 
 
DALIAN WANDA COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES RAISES $3.7 BILLION IN IPO -- UPDATE 

Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Co., which is controlled by Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin, has raised US$3.7 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering after pricing the deal near the high end of an indicative price range, according to people familiar with the situation Tuesday. (published 0203 GMT Sunday)

 
 
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY POSTS LOWER EARNINGS 

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. posted lower earnings for the fourth quarter amid investment derivative gains of $192 million. (published 1311 GMT Saturday)

 
 
WARRNAMBOOL TO BUY LION'S CHEESE BUSINESS FOR A$137.5 MILLION 

Saputo Inc.-controlled Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory Co. is moving to increase its position in Australia's consumer-branded cheese sector with a deal to buy Lion Dairy & Drinks' everyday cheese business for 137.5 million Australian dollars (US$107.3 million. (published 2254 GMT Sunday)

 
 
BLACKBERRY, SAMSUNG EXPAND PARTNERSHIP 

BlackBerry Ltd. said Sunday that a partnership with South Korean phone giant Samsung Electronics Co. to win more enterprise customers is expanding to include Samsung's integration of BlackBerry encryption and mobile-billing technologies into its Knox security platform. (published 1730 GMT Sunday)

 
 
SPOTIFY'S REVENUE ROSE IN 2013, BUT LOSSES CONTINUED - 2ND UPDATE 

Spotify boosted its revenue at a fast clip last year, but its latest earnings report shows that the music-streaming company is still miles away from becoming a profitable business. (published 0203 GMT Sunday)

 
 
KINGSGATE LOSS WIDENS, BUT OUTPUT GOAL STAYS AS THAI MINE RESTARTS 

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. reported a widened first-half loss due to a writedown of an Australian silver project, but said it expected to meet its full-year gold-output projections after restarting its flagship Thailand mine. (published 2240 GMT Sunday)

 
 
AURIZON FORESEES UP-TO A$30M HIT TO EARNINGS AFTER CYCLONE, STRIKES 

Rail freight operator Aurizon Holdings Ltd. said it expects to take an up-to 30-million Australian dollar hit on earnings after a recent cyclone and strikes that disrupted rail services. (published 2221 GMT Sunday)

 
 
ORIENT VICTORY CHINA EXPECTS SUBSTANTIAL DROP IN 2014 PROFIT 

Orient Victory China Holdings Ltd. expects a substantial decline in 2014 profit due to losses from the disposal of financial assets. (published 0013 GMT)

 
 
BESTWAY INTERNATIONAL TO RAISE HK$235.2 MILLION IN SHARE PLACEMENT 

Bestway International Holdings Ltd. said Monday it is raising 235.2 million Hong Kong dollars in a share placement. (published 0039 GMT)

 
 
SANTANDER U.S. UNIT TO NAME NEW CEO -- SOURCES 

Santander Holdings USA Inc. has appointed a new chief executive officer as the unit of the Spanish banking giant works to shore up relationships with U.S. regulators, people close to the firm said. (published 2201 GMT Sunday)

 
 
AUSTRALIA'S MYER SAYS CEO, CFO BOTH STAND DOWN 

In an abrupt and major management overhaul, Australian department store chain Myer Holdings Ltd. said its two highest-ranking executives were standing down. (published 2153 GMT Sunday)

 
 
NEW WORLD DEVELOPMENT RE-DESIGNATES ADRIAN CHENG AS VICE-CHAIRMAN 

New World Development Co. said Monday Executive Director Adrian Cheng will be re-designated as a vice chairman at the blue-chip property developer from April 1. (published 0024 GMT)