This merger has set a precedence since with this deal, the FCC has outlined a new standard by which the agency will review future mergers. Telecommunications provider CenturyLink Inc has won regulatory approval for its $24 billion acquisition of Level… Read More ›
mergers and acquisition
Elliott Management stalled at its acquisition of Gigamon
Having acquired a stake of 15.4%, Elliott Management’s bid for Gigamon has currently stalled due to its offer price being below Gigamon’s currently traded share price of $43.55. As per sources familiar with the matter at hand, Elliott Management’s attempt… Read More ›
Amazon looking to expand its footprint in France
Amazon is on the prowl in France. The online retailer aims at entering the country either theough the acquisition route or buying a stake in a French supermarket. French Newspaper Le Monde has reported citing sources familiar with the matter… 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 ›
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 ›
Discovery Communications & Scripps Networks Interactive in merger talks: Sources
Under pressure to divest, Scripps has held talks with Viacom. This is the third time it is holding merger talks with Discovery Communications. If the deal were to go through it would create a $19 billion cable network company. … Read More ›
Elliott Management starts a bidding war with Berkshire for the Oncor Electric Delivery
Elliott Management, Oncor’s largest creditor, has unveiled its bid of $18.5 billion topping Berkshire’s bid of $18.1 billion. The hedge fund has let it be known that it would support Berkshire’s or any third party’s bid, if they were to… Read More ›
Apollo Global Management LLF acquires ClubCorp Holdings Inc for $1.1 billion
Apollo has been a prolific acquirer of golf courses. On Sunday, Apollo Global Management LLC announced it has agreed to acquire, ClubCorp Holdings Inc, one of the largest owners and operators of a private country and golf clubs in the… Read More ›
Philips acquires U.S. medical company Spectranetics Corp for 2.16 billion
Spectranetics specializes in cleaning up clogged arteries and veins. Dutch medical equipment manufacturer, Philips, has disclosed it will be acquiring U.S.-based Spectranetics Corp for $2.16 billion (1.9 billion euros), including debt. Spectranetics uses innovative techniques including, tiny drug-covered balloons and… Read More ›
Halliburton in advanced talks to acquire Summit ESP Inc
The U.S. No. 2 oil producer is looking to fill a gap in its artificial lift business. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, U.S. oil giant Halliburton Co is said to be in the midst of advanced… Read More ›