Tag: Merger
India: Large public sector lenders asked to consider mergers
The finance ministry has asked four big lenders to explore the possibility of merging with smaller banks, as the government moves to consolidate public...
US: Staples explores sale after failed merger
Staples, the Framingham-based office supply retailer is exploring a sale to private equity investors, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal.
The...
EU: GE gets greenlight for LM Wind Power $1.65bn deal
General Electric’s $1.65bn purchase of Denmark’s LM Wind Power was unconditionally approved Monday by Brussels.
After an initial investigation, the antitrust watchdog concluded the deal...
US: Walgreens’ plan is for FTC to rule on Rite Aid...
Walgreens Boots Alliance could soon declare it has “certified compliance” in its Rite Aid merger, forcing the US Federal Trade Commission to vote on...
EU: LSE still working on Deutsche Boerse merger
London Stock Exchange said Friday that it will continue to work on its proposed merger with Deutsche Boerse as it posted solid full-year earnings...
EU: Regulators set to clear Dow, DuPont deal
Dow Chemical and DuPont are set to win EU antitrust approval for their $130 billion merger, two people familiar with the matter said on...
US: Verizon revises deal with Yahoo to $4.48 billion
Verizon Communications said on Tuesday it would buy Yahoo's core business for $4.48 billion, lowering its original offer by $350 million in the wake...
US: Burger King owner to buy Popeyes Chicken for $1.8 billion
Restaurant Brands International agreed to buy Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. for about $1.8 billion, adding a fried-chicken chain to its lineup of burgers and...
South Africa: PPC, AfriSam embark on second merger attempt
South Africa's PPC proposed merging with its nearest rival Afrisam on Monday, in a renewed attempt to combine the two and an effort to...
Italy: ECB expected to approve Veneto banks merger
Italy’s banking industry rescue fund Atlante expects the European Central Bank to approve a merger for ailing Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca, likely...
