Mergers & Acquisitions

Paramount-Skydance Merger Might Not Happen as Shari Redstone-Controlled Entertainment Firm Allegedly Backs Away

Paramount reportedly pulling out from the proposed merger with Skydance. Now, other entertainment companies are expected to take advantage if it doesn't push through.


Nvidia Now Acquiring Close Partner Run:ai! Acquisition Price, Purpose, Other Details

Nvidia is acquiring Run:ai. Here's what the giant GPU manufacturer plans to do with this acquisition...

Kroger and Albertsons to Sell off 166 Stores in Effort to Gain Approval for Their $25 Billion Merger

Kroger and Albertsons announced a divestment deal to sell more shops to C&S Wholesale Grocers to get government permission for a merger...

FTC Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Merger of Coach and Michael Kors Handbag Makers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action to block Tapestry's $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings Limited, the parent company of Michael Kors...


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Comcast spin-off to list on Nasdaq in 2015
Midwest Cable Inc, the cable company to be spun off from Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) after it buys Time Warner Cable Inc (TWC.N), said it would list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq under the symbol
Dollar General extends tender offer for Family Dollar shares again
Dollar General Corp (DG.N) extended its tender offer for shares of Family Dollar Stores Inc (FDO.N) to Dec. 31, until after a shareholder vote that will decide the fate of a rival bid by Dollar Tree I
Coca-Cola to buy 29 percent stake in Indonesian unit for $500 million
Coca-Cola Co (KO.N) will help out Australian affiliate Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (CCL.AX) by taking a minority stake in a struggling Indonesian unit for $500 million.
Berkshire Hathaway sells marketing unit
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) conglomerate has sold a marketing and direct mail unit to a Wisconsin businessman, according to a statement on Tuesday.
Amazon buys comedy service Rooftop Media to expand digital content
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) is buying online comedy service Rooftop Media, a small deal that underscores the Internet retailer's broader ambition of becoming a media and entertainment powerhouse.
Japan's SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Indian online retailer Snapdeal
Japanese telecom and media group SoftBank Corp has agreed to buy a $627 million stake in Indian online retailer Snapdeal, seeking to tap into potentially huge e-commerce growth in the market with the
Samsung heir apparent moves to tighten grip on group firms
Samsung Group heir apparent Jay Y. Lee is moving to acquire small stakes in two of the group's financial firms, which analysts say will help the scion solidify control of South Korea's largest conglom
Valeant ready to raise Allergan bid to at least $200/share
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc (VRX.TO) (VRX.N) on Monday said in a letter to Allergan Inc's (AGN.N) board of directors that it was prepared to raise its offer to at least $200 per share bu
Cutrale-Safra wins takeover battle for fruit producer Chiquita
Chiquita Brands International Inc (CQB.N) agreed on Monday to a $682 million takeover by Brazilian juice maker Grupo Cutrale and investment firm Safra Group, with the U.S.-based banana producer going
China trainmakers CSR, CNR in talks to merge: state media
China's top trainmakers, China CNR (601299.SS)(6199.HK) and CSR Corp (601766.SS)(1766.HK), are planning to merge as the country aims to promote its high-speed train technology abroad, the China Securi
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