Mergers & Acquisitions
Payments Giant Stripe Acquires Lemon Squeezy for Undisclosed Amount
The payments company Lemon Squeezy announced that it has been acquired by competitor and industry giant Stripe for an undisclosed amount.
Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Wiz Rejects Google’s $23 Billion Acquisition: Report
The startup said it will instead focus on reaching $1 billion in revenue before considering publicly selling its shares...
Barbie Creator Mattel's Shares at an Uptick After L Catterton Reveals Buyout Offer
French private equity firm L Catterton reportedly approached toymaker Mattel with an offer to acquire it, according to several sources quoted by Reuters...
Aurea Group Agrees to Acquire The Body Shop Out of Bankruptcy for Undisclosed Amount
The Aurea Group and several investors are expected to acquire The Body Shop after it announced its bankruptcy earlier this year...
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Alcatel-Lucent shares jump 8 percent on Nokia merger report
Two of Europe's top three remaining telecommunications equipment companies, Nokia Networks (NOK1V.HE) and Alcatel-Lucent (ALUA.PA), have revived talks on a possible merger, Germany's Manager Magazin r
Couche-Tard aims for top convenience store spot with Pantry buy
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc (ATDb.TO) will buy smaller U.S. rival Pantry Inc (PTRY.O) for about $861 million, a deal that positions it as one of the top convenience store operators in North
Thai Union Frozen to buy North American tuna firm Bumble Bee for $1.5 billion
Thai Union Frozen Products PCL (TUF.BK), the world's largest canned tuna producer, said on Friday it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of North American tuna company Bumble Bee Foods for
U.S. to sell final $1.25 billion shares of Ally Financial from bailout
The U.S. Treasury Department will sell its remaining 54.9 million shares of Ally Financial Inc (ALLY.N) acquired under the government's bailout of the auto lender, Ally said on Thursday.
American Apparel approached for possible buyout
Clothing manufacturer American Apparel Inc (APP.A) has been approached by private equity firm Irving Place Capital for a possible takeover, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
Tycoon Diniz in talks to buy part of Carrefour's Brazil unit
Brazilian tycoon Abilio Diniz is in talks with Carrefour SA about buying a stake in the French retailer's Brazilian unit, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said on Wednesday.
Amplats gets $385 million offer for Bokoni mine stake
Anglo American Platinum has received a 4.5 billion rand ($385 million) offer for its 49 percent stake in the Bokoni mine in northeast South Africa, a source said on Wednesday, pushing its shares highe
Lions Gate tried to discuss merger with Sony, leaked emails show
Movie maker Lions Gate Entertainment Corp executives last summer tried to meet with Sony Corp CEO Kazuo Hirai to discuss a possible merger or acquisition, according to emails found in documents stolen
Philips to buy medical device maker Volcano for $1.2 billion including debt
Philips (PHG.AS) will acquire Volcano Corp (VOLC.O), a U.S.-based medical device maker, for $1.2 billion including debt, to expand in the image-guided therapy market.
Citgo valued at more than $10 billion in revised bids
Citgo Petroleum Corp, Venezuela's U.S. oil refining unit, has received revised bids from at least four bidders, some which have valued the company at more than $10 billion, according to three people f