According to two sources with knowledge of the matter at hand, “As of today there is definitely no date when a decision will be taken on whether the discussions will proceed.” According to two sources familiar with the matter at… Read More ›
M&A
Swiss freight forwarder DSV A/S to acquire Panalpina for $4.62 billion
The development marks the end of a more than two month takeover battle designed to build scale in the consolidating transport sector. On Monday, Swiss freight forwarder DSV A/S disclosed, it will be acquiring Panalpina in a $4.62 billion (4.6… Read More ›
Principal Financial Group Inc eyeing to purchase Wells Fargo & Co’s retirement plan services business
If all goes well with the potential deal, worth possibly more than $1 billion, an announcement could be made later this month. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Principal Financial Group Inc is in advanced talks to… Read More ›
Disney agrees to divest Fox Sports in Brazil for its $52.4 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox
Disney has agreed to divest the local rights for the Fox Sports channel in Brazil to a buyer at no additional costs. In a significant development, Brazil’s antitrust regulator, CADE stated, Walt Disney Co has accepted its demand to sell… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank could potentially acquire Commerzbank
A major shareholder common to both banks is open to the idea of their merger. But question is, can they both turnaround on their own? On Wednesday, Cerberus, a U.S. investor which has a major stake in Germany’s Commerzbank and… Read More ›
U.S. Department of Justice asks judge to approve CVS Health Corp’s merger with Aetna
Judge Richard Leon will have to either sign the deal or could possibly hold a hearing to allow critics to raise their concerns. The U.S. Justice Department has formally asked a U.S. judge to approve to allow CVS Health Corp’s… Read More ›
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC close to acquiring Cox Enterprises Inc’s 14 regional TV stations
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 complete the spinoff of its transportation with Wabtec Corp on February 25
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 ›
China-owned Austrian airplane parts maker FACC ramps up production ahead of Brexit
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 ›
European Court of Justice annuls European Commission’s 2013 decision to block UPS acquisition of TNT
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 ›