Gladys M Hylton

France's Competition Authority gave the green light Monday to French pay-TV giant Canal Plus for two takeovers, but applied restrictions to the deals that are aimed at loosening the Vivendi SA (VIV.PA) subsidiary's grip on the French television marketplace.

Banco Bradesco S.A. (BBD) said Monday that its profit in the second quarter was stable as increases in its credit portfolio and financial-services revenue were offset by rises in provisions expenses. The bank posted a profit of 2.83 billion Brazilian reais ($1.4 billion) in the quarter, up slightly

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSY.LN) said Monday that on July 20 it purchased 30,000 shares for cancellation.

Keppel Corp. Ltd. (BN4.SG) said Monday that its shipyard unit has secured three conversion contracts totaling S$103 million.

German car parts and tire maker Continental AG (CON.XE) on Monday signed a cooperation agreement to jointly produce battery technology for electric cars with South Korea's SK Innovation Ltd. (096770.SE), underscoring a broad trend in the auto industry to team up and share costs for new technology.

Norwegian telecommunications company Telenor ASA (TEL.OS) said Monday its Malaysian subsidiary DiGi reported second-quarter earnings before interest and taxes, or Ebit, of NOK789 million, up from NOK629 million in the year-ago period.

Banco Bradesco S.A. (BBD) said Monday that its profit in the second quarter picked up slightly as increases in its credit portfolio and financial-services revenue offset rises in provisions and expenses. The bank posted a profit of 2.83 billion Brazilian reais ($1.4 billion) in the quarter, up from

French construction company Vinci SA (DG.FR) said Monday it has signed a five-year syndicated credit line worth 1.79 billion euros ($2.17 billion) for its unit which runs and upgrades highways in southern France.

Dutch electronics major Royal Philips Electronics (PHIA.AE) said Monday it swung to a second quarter profit as sales picked up at all its units, especially in the U.S. and emerging markets, offsetting weak European markets and as cost-cutting plans launched last year started to take effect.

Norwegian oil and natural gas major Statoil ASA (STO) said Monday it has awarded CHC Helikopter Service AS three new helicopter contracts worth a total of NOK5 billion to provide offshore flights from Kristiansund and Bronnoysund, as well as the search and rescue helicopter stationed on the Heidrun