Broadcast TV stations are appealing to private equity because of the cash-rich fees they generate from being carried by cable operators. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Apollo Global Management LLC is close to sealing a nearly… Read More ›
GE to distribute 8.7 billion shares to its to shareholders on February 14. General Electric Co expects to close the merger of its transportation business with Wabtec Corp on Feb. 25. It will then set date for the distribution of… Read More ›
Given the intertwined nature of the airplane industry, FACC sees no danger to its business due to the U.S.-China trade war. Brexit though is another story, since it could rip apart existing supply chains. China-owned Austrian aeroplane parts maker FACC… Read More ›
Following the ruling, UPS said it is seeking $1.99 billion (1.74 billion euros) in damages. In a development that potentially opens up the possibility of potential litigation against the European Commission, on Wednesday, the European Court of Justice annulled a… Read More ›
Earlier this month, European Union states have agreed to coordinate scrutiny of foreign investments in Europe, notably from China. In a significant development, Germany has agreed to adopt new business rules that lowers the threshold for screening for mergers and… Read More ›
The Japanese healthcare firm wants to acquire Bristol-Myers Squibb’s over-the-counter drugs business. On Wednesday, France-headquartered Bristol-Myers Squibb Co has received an offer from Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd, a Japanese healthcare firm, to acquire its over-the-counter drugs business UPSA for… Read More ›
The CFIUS approval comes in the wake of Deutsche Telekom reviewing its ties with Huawei. T-Mobile is a unit of Deutsche Telekom. In a significant development, T-Mobile US and Sprint Corp have stated they have received the go-ahead from the… Read More ›
Following the takeover Takada will join the ranks of the world’s top 10 drugmakers and will gain expertise in rare diseases, at the cost of a mountain-load of debt. On Wednesday, shareholders of Takeda Pharmaceutical approved the $59 billion takeover… Read More ›
A formal announcement is likely to be announced later today. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Nexstar Media Group Inc has reached an agreement to acquire Tribune Media Co for around $4.1 billion. Once the deal comes… Read More ›
The Saudi energy giant is positioning itself to tap the booming LNG market – a much cleaner fuel compared to pollution-heavy crude oil. On Tuesday, Saudi energy giant Aramco stated, its gas program is likely to draw $150 billion in… Read More ›
