US-based company Charter Communications is reportedly preparing to make an official offer to acquire Time Warner Cable for less than $140 per share, according to a news report.
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Verizon nears deal to buy Intel's Internet-based pay-TV service
Intel Corp., the world's largest chipmaker, has put up for sale its Internet-based pay-TV startup OnCue. Telecom company Verizon Communications Inc. is said to be nearing a deal to acquire OnCue.
News of possible Sprint offer spur rise in T-Mobile shares- report
A Wall Street Journal report about a possible bid from rival Sprint Corp spurred the rise of T-Mobile shares, the largest increase since October 2012, Bloomberg reported.
William Morris likely to be frontrunner for American sports agency IMG acquisition -NYT
Bidders William Morris Endeavor, ICM Partners and a consortium led by former News Corporation executive Peter Chernin are expected to submit their takeover offers for IMG Worldwide on Friday. New York Times said that William Morris will likely emerge as top bidder for the sports agency.
Asia-Pacific M&A deals plunge to lowest since 2009- report
A report said merger and acquisition transactions fell in the Asia-Pacific region caused by a slowing in the energy and raw materials sectors.
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Australia-based oil explorer Senex Energy Ltd has made a preliminary offer to buy and merge with AWE Ltd, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
US-based oil and gas company BreitBurn Energy Partners LP has announced a definitive agreement to acquire oil and gas properties in Texas' Permian Basin for an estimated $282 million.
Cambridge, England-based ARM's acquisition of graphics and lighting tech for games maker Geomerics was strategic, as the former intends to extend its reach in visual computing.
According to one of the two sources who were knowledgeable of the process, private-equity firm Sycamore Partners might announce its $1.2 billion acquisition of Jones Group Inc as early as next week.
Debt-ridden fishing firm Pescanova SA is weighing a buyout offer from a consortium led by US private equity firm KKR & Co. The KKR & Co consortium, which includes investment firm Ergon Capital Partners and existing shareholders Luxempart and Damm, offered to acquire Pescanova for an undisclosed sum.
Israeli water meter developer Arad Group is in advanced talks to buy a 50% stake in a Mexican water-measuring company, a Bloomberg report said. The deal is reportedly worth $10 million and is expected to be closed early next year.
Sweden-based Arcam said it had signed a deal for the acquisition of the AP&C division from Raymor Industries for a price tag of CA$ 35 million.
As General Motors Co disposes its 7% shareholder interest in France's PSA Peugeot Citroen, the latter said it is currently in talks with Dongfeng about a potential tie-up.
Philippines-based oil firm Trans-Asia Oil and Development Corp has agreed to acquire an unspecified amount of shares worth PHP136 million in Frontier Oil Corp next year, the latter said in a stock exchange disclosure.
