Despite takeover speculation, German giant Beiersdorf insisted at its annual meeting that with growth targets intact, the company remains strong enough to go it alone. Industry sources commented that a tentative proposal by rival Henkel to link up with Beiersdorf had been spurned by Tchibo, which owns 30% of Beiersdorf. Allianz, which holds 44% of the company, has said it would sell its holding at the right price, but Beiersdorf executives insisted the company is currently seeking to make ta...