The new shares will increase Hanson's ownership in the diversified food company to about 49.5 percent, from 9 percent.

The Chinese government has increased its ownership of the park since then and it continues to obtain increased revenues.

Wellman increased its ownership of this subsidiary to 100 percent in 1987.

The firm, which previously held 4.6 percent of the banking company's stock, has agreed not to increase its ownership past that level for the next two years.

They will increase Host Marriott's ownership of upscale and luxury hotels to 113.

The company also increased its ownership in Norgesbuss to 39%.

SABMiller will increase its ownership to 80 to 100 percent over the next three to five years.

Firms from the Netherlands have increased their ownership of British subsidiaries by nearly a quarter.

The mining company held an option to purchase a majority stake in Malmfrakt, which they executive to increase their ownership to 96 percent.

In July 2006, Porsche increased their ownership again to 25.1%.