The deal is likely to be finalized on Monday, however, it could draw scrutiny from the Pentagon given the vertical integration related issues with weapon systems developed by Northrop Grumman and Orbital ATK. As per a source familiar with the… Read More ›
M&A
Makan Delrahim in the lead to head the Antitrust division of the Justice Department
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren met up with U.S. President Donald Trump in the run up to the race as to how is going to head this important division. According to a source familiar with the discussions at hand, Senator Elizabeth… Read More ›
Sempra Energy’s tactical move edges Berkshire Hathaway out of bidding race for Energy Future Holdings’ Oncor
The development marks a rare defeat for investment mogul Warren Buffet. As per a source familiar with the matter at hand, Energy Future Holdings, a bankrupt Texas utility is likely to abandon a deal to sell Oncor, a power transmission… Read More ›
U.S. Fintech firm Fiserv offers to acquire UK-based Monitise for $98 million
Fiserve has managed to secure a significant 9.9% of Monitise’s issued share capital in its bid, thus ensuring that the bid is likely to sail through. Fiserv, a U.S. fintech company has upgraded its offer to $98 million (75 million… Read More ›
Vantiv receives extension for placing final bid for UK-based Worldpay
One of the sticky points holding back the negotiations is the location of the combined company. While Worldpay is pushing London as the location for the HQ, the terms of Brexit are likely to play a key role in deciding… Read More ›
Sprint keeps merger with T-Mobile in hand while it weighs its options
Despite the U.S. wireless market being saturated, Sprint is making headway through sweetened price points and better connectivity. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Sprint Corp’s proposed merger with Charter Communications Inc has yet to come to… Read More ›
BMC software ends merger talks with CA: Sources
Finding debt financing for 18 months was the Achilles heels of the deal. If the deal would have gone through, it would have created history. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, BMC Software Inc, a private equity-owned… Read More ›
Viacom bids $10.6 billion for Scripps Networks Interactive
While the all-cash deal could potentially downgrade Viacom’s investment grade rating, which is already at the lowest level, it can also act as a cost saving measure and give it more headroom during negotiations with cable and satellite providers. According… Read More ›
Activist investor Jana Partners cashes out of Whole Foods Market Inc
The activist investor was instrumental in pushing Whole Foods to sell itself. In 3 months the hedge fund made more than 300 million in profits. As per a regulatory filing, activist investor Jana Partners LLC has cashed out of its… Read More ›
CEO of Akzo Nobel quits after keeping PPG Industries’ takeover offer at bay
Ton Buechner and the company’s Chairman, Antony Burgmans faced a minor rebellion from shareholders for having rejected PPG’s takeover offer. Ton Buechner, the CEO of Azko Nobel, a Dutch paint manufacturer has stepped down from his role in the… Read More ›