Myanmar seems to have learned the lessons of China-back projects in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Avoids walking into a debt trap. According to a top government official from Myanmar, the government is scaling back plans for a port project funded… Read More ›
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Lufthansa in preliminary takeover talks with Norwegian Air
The M&A scene is heating up in Europe. On Monday, Lufthansa’s CEO disclosed, the air-carrier is in touch with Norway’s Air Shuttle for a potential takeover. Incidentally, British Airways owner IAG is also sniffing around for a potential deal. “In… Read More ›
CYBG’s acquisition of Virgin Money has significant cost synergies
With both Boards of the companies agreeing to the cost synergies in the potential deal, this is likely to be a no-brainer. On Monday, the board of CYBG, a lender, and that of British bank Virgin Money stated the former’s… Read More ›
Xerox Corp’s CEO steps down along with several board members
Xerox’s new board will evaluate strategic options, including restructuring or terminating its relationship with Fujifilm. In efforts aimed at settling a suit brought on by activist shareholders Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason, Xerox Corp stated its CEO and several members… Read More ›
Mattel has rejected Hasbro’s new takeover bid: Sources
The traditional toy industry is facing a struggle for surival. Facing fierce competition from online stores and with children’s preference moving to electronic toys over traditional ones, the toy industry will have to diversify and expand if it has to… Read More ›
Qualcomm likely to reject Broadcom’s $103 billion acquisition offer
Broadcom has let it be known that it is prepared for a takeover battle. According to 4 sources familiar with the matter at hand, Qualcomm Inc is preparing to reject Broadcom’s $103 billion takeover bid as early as this week…. Read More ›
Dutch paintmaker Akzo Nobel in early acquisition talks with U.S. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
As per analysts, although the going is likely to be tough for Akzo, the company is under heightened pressure to deliver given its past behavior and performance. On Monday, Akzo Nobel, the Dutch paints and coatings maker who came under… Read More ›
Blackstone acquires Aon’s benefits outsourcing business for $4.8 billion
This business processes the work benefits of roughly 15% of the current U.S. population. As per people familiar with the matter at hand, Blackstone Group LP has agreed to acquire Aon Plc’s employee benefits outsourcing business for nearly $4.8 billion…. Read More ›
Burberry rejects multiple takeover offers from Coach Inc.
If the merger would have gone ahead, according to the Financial Times, the market capitalisation of the combined company would have been in excess of $20 billion. As per the Financial Times, Burberry, a British luxury fashion brand, has rejected… Read More ›
U.S Supermarket chain Albertsons in advanced talks with NY-based Grocery Store Price Chopper
If the deal goes through, Albertsons will significantly boost its presence in the U.S. Northeast where Price Chopper already has market presence. The move could help Albertsons fight off online retail giants such as ALDI Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Wal-Mart… Read More ›