Deals of the day - Mergers and acquisitions

** Italian food group Parmalat said it has bought Australian dairy firm Harvey Fresh in a 79 million euro deal, strengthening its position in Australia and Asia. ($1 = 0.60 British pounds) ($1 = 102.93 Japanese yen) ($1 = 3.27 Malaysian ringgit) ($1 = 7.76 Hong Kong dollars) ($1 = 0.73 Euros) (Compiled by Natalie Grover and Rohit T.K. in Bangalore)- Reuters