COMPANIES

AXA Asia Pacific gained more sheen for takeover bids as the company reported yesterday that its first quarter sales for 2010 bumped up to 92 percent or an actual currency value of $146, with its strong sales surge pushed forward by the upbeat Asian markets.

Iron ore miner BHP Billiton disclosed today it will cooperate with US officials in an investigation on corruption with government officials.

Newcrest Mining yesterday insisted that Lihir Gold should let them gain entry to any data of the company.

Shareholders of Seven Network media group on Tuesday approved the planned merge with privately-owned earthmoving giant WesTrac after deliberating on the move for two-and-a-half hours.