EMI's 2007 rejection of a bid from US rival Warner Music ultimately paved the way for the Terra Firma takeover.

BBC: Singer Chris Martin

Healthcare campaigners have welcomed India's rejection of a legal bid by Swiss company Novartis to patent a new version of its cancer drug, Glivec.

BBC: Novartis India case: Campaigners hail patent rejection

"Southeastern has been working hard to secure a better outcome for our clients through a superior offer or a rejection of the current bid, " the investment firm wrote in an April letter to its clients.

WSJ: Dell Director Becomes Middleman in Buyout Battle

The group's board reversed its original rejection of Sebena's bid that was based on the belief that she died as a victim of domestic violence.

NPR: Police Memorial Wall Comes With Some Tough Calls

On Monday morning, Cadbury is expected to make a formal rejection of that Kraft offer but is unlikely to comment on any talks with Hershey as no formal bid has been tabled by the company yet.

BBC: Cadbury and Hershey in bid talks