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MarketLines' Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Public administration, defence and social security market value rises by 51% over review period, with government spending accounting for 90% of market. Imports serve 6% of domestic demand in 2012, with no significant exports as local service providers focus on local demand. Administration of central, regional and local bodies generates 63% of total turnover in 2012 and sees fastest review period growth. Labour costs account for 51% of total industry spending in 2012, with profit margins at a low 4% of turnover. Total local turnover projected to climb by 10% annually on average over forecast period to reach SR511.2 billion value in 2018.

BMI View: Although the start of a number of small fields and continued interest in West Africa's deepwater are positive trends for Equatorial Guinea's oil and gas se ctor, t he temporary recovery in oil production will g i ve way to gradual downtrend, placing the country's heavily oil - dependent economy at risk. While new discoveries could support an expansion of the country's LNG export capacity, uncertainty over the market and infrastructure has rendered investment decisions repeatedly delayed. Notwithstanding the possibility of new discoveries, we expect oil production to gradually head lower over the course of the decade.

Summary "Spain Mobile Handset Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Feature" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Spain and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

In 2013, dishwashing products continued benefiting from growth in dishwasher penetration, which improved the prospects for a healthier automatic dishwashing performance. The developments were particularly characteristic in cities as dishwasher ownership was nearly negligible in rural areas. Fairy extended to automatic dishwashing tablets in 2013, as an offering from the Russian licensee of worldwide-known The Procter & Gamble Co, under the Fairy Platinum All in 1 brand. However, in spite of the...

Debit and Credit Cards in Russia by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers all credit & debit cards for consumer and commercial use. It excludes store/retail cards. Market volume is based on numbers of cards in circulation; market value is the total value of transactions. Market size for Debit and Credit Cards in Russia is given in RUB and card with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Russia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Dairy Food Market in Cameroon: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Dairy Food market in Cameroon.

Myocarditis - Pipeline Review, H1 2014

During the summer of 2013 the Santa Lucia river reservoir, which is the main source of potable water for Montevideo and nearby towns, was affected by the presence of potentially toxic algae. Though algae were finally deemed as non-toxic they nevertheless caused a bad smell and different taste in the water that reached households. This caused many consumers to buy and install filters, but most replaced tap water with bottled options whilst the studies were performed and corrective measures implemented.

Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Solomon Islands: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Solomon Islands.

Saudi Arabia's market for post and courier services sees average annual growth of 14% over 2007-2012 to reach SR2 billion thanks to introduction and strong expansion of e-commerce in the country. Over 2007-2012 industry of post and courier services sees 14% CAGR due to innovative services and quality improvements. 39% of Internet users buy products online in 2011, leading to strong increase in revenue of courier services, making it a dominant industry category. Industry highly concentrated, served by more than 1,300 entities, with two leading players generating 77% of turnover. Industry outlook positive as modernisation trend expected to continue over forecast period, with annual growth rate of 9% and turnover value of SR4 billion by 2018.

Other hot drinks volume growth was sluggish in 2013. Growth slowed compared to 2012, with volume sales increasing by 2%, as the market faced higher competition from alternative products like instant coffee. Growth was largely driven by population expansion and the faster paced lifestyle of consumers, which stimulated demand for convenience. It should be noted that the local market for instant coffee grew rapidly as innovation succeeded in raising demand of the category.

Soft Drinks Market in Mauritania: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Soft Drinks market in Mauritania.

Venezuela Smartphone Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Technology and by Generation report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Venezuela and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

The market grew by a CAGR of 10% over 2007-2012 to reach a value of SR628 million by the end of the period. There is no well-established domestic industry and imports represent 76% of the market's value in 2012. Efforts to cut obesity rates are expected to boost demand for bicycles, especially mountain bikes. Due to growing disposable income demand for high-end imported motorcycles is likely to increase over the forecast period. The industry is expected to grow by a CAGR of 10% over the forecast period to reach SR221 million in 2018.

Israel Mobile Operator KPI Market to 2015: Average Revenue Per Subscription (ARPS) by Operator report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Israel and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Active marketing campaigns by players such as Marigold and Yakult raised consumers' awareness of the benefits of yoghurt such as aiding digestion. This in turn continued to attract consumer interest in yoghurt during 2013, especially with consumers' rising health consciousness. As a result, yoghurt and sour milk drinks registered relatively high current value growth in 2013, albeit slightly slower than in 2012.

Saudi Arabian filmmaking market grows 47% over 2007-2012 to SR754 million, boosted by high usage of Internet by Saudis to watch local filmmakers' production. Value of local filmmaking industry increases 47% over review period to SR754 million in 2012. Local industry mostly based on production of commercial videos, while increase in entertainment videos is hampered by negative views of conservative Saudis to movies. Profits rise 82% over review period to SR158 million in 2012, profitability expands four percentage points to 21%. Total costs increase 39% over review period to SR596 million in 2012. Industry expected to grow 41% over forecast period, reaching SR1.1 billion in 2018.

Chilled processed food should not have borne the brunt of the horsemeat scandal as it mainly affected meat-based products in canned/preserved and frozen processed food. However, it should be noted that overall sales of chilled processed food also slowed down in early 2013. Some marketers observed a progressive stagnation of chilled processed meat, the most valuable category. Others pointed to a sudden drop in current value sales of chilled ready meals in 2013. Even so, chilled ready meals sold in Belgium have nothing in common with what is happening to frozen ready meals with the horse meat scandal. The degree of quality and monitoring of these products is much higher. Nevertheless, due to a lack communication on the part of the key players, Belgian consumers failed to distinguish between frozen and chilled ready meals after the horse meat scandal.

At the end of December 2012, the local retailer Tiendas Efe SA purchased Total Artefactos SA, an important competitor in this arena. With this move, Tiendas Efe SA became the new leader of electronics and appliance specialist retailers in Peru at the global ownership level, in terms of retail value sales share and number of outlets. The company owned two brands in 2013, namely Tiendas Efe and La Curacao, which accounted for a combined retail value sales share of 30%, an increase of two percentage points from 2012. In response, the former leading player Importaciones Hiraoka SA increased the frequency of its discounts and promotions, not only when using its store credit card, but also other credit cards with which the retailer had alliances. Furthermore, the company extended the range of products offered under its private label, Miray, which appealed to consumers looking for standard quality products at affordable prices.

Coffee recorded only a moderate performance during 2013 due to the fact that both coffee and tea are very competitive with each other. Nevertheless, coffee has a stable consumer base that purchases the product regularly. Coffee consumers are becoming more educated about and interested in different coffee types. The trend visible in 2013 was a certain amount of polarisation. While a significant proportion of the population is becoming more educated about fresh ground coffee and prefer high or even premium quality, sales in this category are decreasing. At the same time sales of instant coffee are increasing. The potential interpretation is that a significant proportion of coffee consumers are price sensitive - they consume coffee for its refreshing effects and they do not rely very much on quality or taste. A second, and expanding, group is made up of those who enjoy quality coffee and are open to paying for it - in both fresh ground coffee and instant coffee. This is also why manufacturers are putting more emphasis on coffee quality and composition. A very new trend seeing fast growing popularity is consumption of fresh ground coffee pods - with the trend emerging especially among urban households with higher incomes.

Guatemala Fixed Operator Market to 2015: Voice Telephony Lines by Operator report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Guatemala and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Summary "Brazil Mobile Handset Market to 2015: Mobile Handset Sales by Technology and by Generation" report provides a top-level overview and detailed insights into the operating environment for mobile operators. It is an essential tool for companies active across the telecom value chain in Brazil and for new companies that may be considering entering the market.

Saudi engines and turbines market grows 10% over 2007-2012, reaching SR5.8 billion in the latter year, underpinned by expanding power, marine and railway industries. Turbines form by far best-selling category, capturing 76% of sales at end of review period. Market share of imports shrinks by 11 percentage points over review period to 75% in 2012. Value of local production doubles in value over 2007-2012 to SR1.5 billion at end of review period. Profits soar 149% over review period to SR416 million in 2012, profitability rises five percentage points to 27% at end of review period. Industry characterised by high degree of concentration, as only nine companies operate and largest firm accounts for dominant 56% revenue share in 2012. Industry's turnover expected to grow 79% over forecast period to reach SR2.8 billion in 2018.

Volume sales of small kitchen appliances (non-cooking) fell to a single-digit growth rate in 2013 for the first time since the recession in 2008/2009. Double-digit current value growth returned over the review period after two successive years of slow growth during the recession. During 2008 and 2009, despite fairly-strong volume growth exceeding an average of 10% per year, the category recorded slower current value growth due to consumers preferring cheaper products and retailers using price discounts to drive sales.