M&A
Omnicom-Publicis 35-bn mega-merger hits roadblock
26 Apr 2014
The $35-billion trans-Atlantic mega-merger between Omnicom Group and France’s Publicis Groupe SA to create the world's largest advertising business has hit roadblocks over disagreements on the terms of the deal
Nokia completes deal with Microsoft sans Chennai plant
25 Apr 2014
Nokia’s Chennai plant will operate as a contract manufacturer for Microsoft till Indian tax disputes are resolved
JSPL takes over NRE Coke’s Australian operations
25 Apr 2014
Navin Jindal-controlled JSPL recently acquired a controlling stake and management control of WCL, formerly Gujarat NRE Coking Coal Ltd
NTT DoCoMo to exit Tata Tele joint venture
25 Apr 2014
Japan's NTT DoCoMo Inc is looking to unload its 26.5 per cent stake in loss-making Indian mobile phone joint venture Tata Teleservices Ltd and exit the country amidst mounting losses and tough price competition
Britain’s Shire Plc recently rejected Allergan’s takeover approach: report
25 Apr 2014
Shire, the UK's third-biggest drug maker with a market cap of $33 billion, is itself an aggressive acquirer, having made 15 acquisitions since 2000
Suntory, Tilaknagar Industries in race to buy Imperial Spirits
24 Apr 2014
Japan's second-largest brewing and distilling company Suntory Holdings and Mansion House brandy maker Tilaknagar Industries, are in the race to buy Coimbatore-based Imperial Spirits
GE in talks to buy Alstom SA for $13 bn
24 Apr 2014
General Electric Co (GE) is in talks to buy French power equipment and rail infrastructure giant Alstom SA for about $13 billion
GE in talks to buy Alstom SA for $13 bn
24 Apr 2014
General Electric Co (GE) is in talks to buy French power equipment and rail infrastructure giant Alstom SA for about $13 billion
GE in talks to buy Alstom SA for $13 bn
24 Apr 2014
General Electric Co (GE) is in talks to buy French power equipment and rail infrastructure giant Alstom SA for about $13 billion
Deepak Fertilisers to make open offer for 26% stake of Mangalore Chemicals
23 Apr 2014
The acquisition will raise Deepak Fertilisers' stake in Mangalore Chemicals to 26.1 per cent, obliging it launch an open offer for buying at least 26 per cent from the public
Cognizant acquires US digital video solutions company, Itaas
23 Apr 2014
The acquisition will enable Cognizant to capitalise on the growing demand for greater interactivity, higher personalisation, and innovative content delivery in the multi-screen and video market
Valeant tables hostile $45.7 bn bid for Botox maker Allergan
23 Apr 2014
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, Canada's biggest drug maker and one of the most aggressive acquirers, yesterday tabled a hostile $45.7-billion cash and stock bid for Botox maker Allergan Inc
European regulator approves Suntory's $13.6-bn Beam deal
22 Apr 2014
In recent years, Suntory has been making acquisitions and developing business partnerships with major beverage companies in a bid to rapidly expand its global footprint
Eli Lilly to buy Novartis AG's animal health business for $5.4 bn
22 Apr 2014
Eli Lilly and Co today struck a deal to buy Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG's animal health business for $5.4 billion in cash in order to strengthen and diversify its own animal health business, Elanco.
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