The combined company will give serious competition to big players in the casino industry such as Las Vegas Sands Corp, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts Ltd. In a cash and stock deal, sources familiar with the matter at hand… Read More ›
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FCA Renault merger proposal has merits
An European industrial giant in Europe bodes well for the bloc. On Monday, Sibeth Ndiaye, a spokeswoman for the French government stated, the government is looking “reasonably favorably” on a proposed merger deal between Italian carmaker Fiat and France’s Renault…. Read More ›
Deutsche Bank ready for tough cutbacks at investment banking division: CEO
This is what Christian Sewing’s Deutsche Bank’s CEO told shareholders at the bank’s annual general meeting. On Thursday, Deutsche Bank’s chief executive Christian Sewing informed shareholders that he was ready to make “tough cutbacks” on its investment banking business…. Read More ›
Elliot Management supports SAP’s cost cutting program
In Wednesday’s annual general meeting, SAP is expected to focus on its restructuring program that will mold it into a digital platform business. On Wednesday, Bill McDermott, the CEO of German business software firm SAP told shareholders that it is… Read More ›
PSA Group in advance talks to acquire JLR from India’s Tata Motors
The Peugeot carmaker has shown a willingness for others to join its bid for acquiring JLR. In a significant development, the PSA Group stated, it is ready to consider a potential tie-up for acquiring UK-based Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) from… Read More ›
Standard Chartered likely to face shareholder revolt over CEO pay package
Standard Chartered wants to pay its CEO 474,000 pounds in pension allowance, in addition to a fixed salary in cash as well as shares worth 2.4 million pounds. On Wednesday, in a development that marks the latest revolt over bosses… Read More ›
Occidental Petroleum Corp increases cash component of its bid, eliminates risk of voting down its bid
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 ›
German brake maker Knorr Bremse’s CEO resigns with immediate effect
No reason has been provided by Knorr Bremse for Klaus Deller’s removal as its CEO. Analysts believe Deller’s resignation may not have anything to do with the company’s financial performance or strategy. In a significant development, Knorr Bremse, a brake… Read More ›
Bayer faces strong legal headwinds, gains shareholders backing despite AGM rebuke
It would be interesting to see Bayer’s due diligence for its acquisition of Monsanto since even before Bayer’s $63 billion acquisition of Monsanto, the latter was facing lawsuits related to its Roundup weedkiller. According to two of Bayer’s largest German… 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 ›
