M&A
Vodafone, Idea merger would be perfect match: Airtel’s Mittal
21 Jan 2017
A merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular, the country’s second and third-largest telecoms operators, would be a “perfect match,” Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said responding to reports of such a possible alliance
Aircraft-engine maker Safran buys plane-seat supplier Zodiac Aerospace for $10.5 bn
20 Jan 2017
The merger will unite Safran's activities spanning turbines, landing gear, brakes and avionics with Zodiac’s cabin interiors, fuel, lighting, safety and power-distribution gear
Safran tables €10 bn takeover offer for Zodiac Aerospace
19 Jan 2017
French aircraft engine maker Safran SA is reported to have tabled a friendly €10-billion ($10.6 billion) takeover offer for aerospace equipment and systems maker Zodiac Aerospace
Bertelsmann in talks to buy remaining stake in Penguin Random House from Pearson
19 Jan 2017
A successful deal would give Pearson about £1.2 billion, and allow it to use the proceeds to strengthen its balance sheet and return excess capital to shareholders
BAT to take full control of Reynolds American for $49.4 bn
17 Jan 2017
Besides bringing together a portfolio of global brands such as Newport, Kent and Pall Mall, the acquisition will create world’s largest listed tobacco company by revenue and market value
French lensmaker Essilor to buy Italy's Luxottica for $24 bn
17 Jan 2017
French lensmaker Essilor International SA yesterday struck a deal to buy Italy's Luxottica Group SpA, for about €22.8 billion ($24 billion) in stock, in order to become the world’s largest player in the €95-billion eyewear market
Luxottica and Essilor agree on €45-bn merger of equals: report
16 Jan 2017
Italy's Luxottica Group SpA and France's Essilor International plan to create a giant in the global eyewear industry through a merger of equals
KKR to buy Hitachi's power tools unit for $1.3 bn
13 Jan 2017
Founded in 1948, Hitachi Koki manufactures power tools and life-science instruments
France to buy out minority shareholders of Areva
12 Jan 2017
Coty to buy majority stake in online cosmetics retailer Younique for $600 mn
11 Jan 2017
With operations in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Hong Kong and over 4 million consumers worldwide, Younique is expected to generate approximately $400 million in net revenues in 2016
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