The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies were reported by 0900 GMT on Wednesday. (For Reuters columns on deals, click on ) ** Global miner Rio Tinto beat its target to secure a 47 percent stake in Riversdale Mining with its A$3.9 billion ($4 billion) takeover offer, and will pay its sweetened offer. To read more, double-click on [ID:nS9E7ET00D]
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