The strategic move, which essentially place Occidental Petroleum ahead of Chevron, risks a potential clash with Carl Icahn. In a significant development, Occidental Petroleum Corp increased the cash component of its $38 billion bid to acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corp thus… Read More ›
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc to invest $10 billion in Occidental Petroleum Corp
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway aims to help Occidental Petroleum Corp acquire its smaller rival Anadarko Petroleum Corp. In a significant development, Occidental Petroleum Corp disclosed, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc will be investing $10 billion in it so as to… Read More ›
Britain’s CMA blocks Sainsbury’s $9.4 billion takeover with Walmart-owned Asda
Walmart’s strategy to exit Britain, one of its weakest performers in its global portfolio, has effectively been blocked. Facing limited options, here’s an examination of the issue, its implications for Walmart and a potential way around it. In a significant… Read More ›
Gardner Denver Holdings Inc close to merger deal with Ingersoll-Rand Plc
The potential deal is likely to be structured using Reverse Morris Trust – a tax-efficient way that companies typically use to sell of large assets. The potential deal is likely to be announced in the coming days. As per a… Read More ›
Anadarko begins negotiations with Occidental Petroleum Corp in bid to sell itself
Anadarko holds vasts fields of oil and gas deposits which can be easily accessed using low-cost drilling methods – these assets underscore the value of the bidding war surrounding the U.S. oil and gas exploration and production company. According to… Read More ›
Merger between Deutsche Bank & Commerzbank called off citing risks
Both banks have cited growing risks which impact synergy as reasons for calling off the merger. On Thursday, Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank stated, they have ended their merge talks. The announcement has cited restructuring costs, execution risks, and capital requirements,… Read More ›
Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank merger talks in limbo
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›