Decade comparison shows radical shift in countries and sectors’ M&A
With the tenth anniversary of the start of the global financial crisis close at hand, new figures from…
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Three vie for Air Berlin
Despite the parlous state of its finances, it seems that the contest to buy the insolvent German air…
Merlin rises on interest in US parks
Shares in the British theme park company Merlin Entertainments rose on August 16, but then fell back, in…
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Fiat Chrysler surges on Chinese bid report
The shares of Italian automotive giant Fiat Chrysler continued to climb yesterday on reports that a Chinese group…
United Rentals steps in to grab US rival
In a move to expand the range of its equipment and geographical reach, global market leader United Rentals…
Mashable hire creates speculation
Mixed messages surround the future of the American digital media company Mashable following the appointment of an investment…
Switzerland’s ShapeShift makes hardware purchase
In a deal designed to increase safety levels for users of digital currencies, the Swiss digital asset exchange…
Clinigen confirms offer for Quantum Pharma
UK pharmaceutical manufacturer Quantum Pharma has received a takeover approach from Clinigen. The company confirmed that it had…
Costly bid a necessary move for Transocean
Transocean’s planned takeover of Norwegian rival Songa Offshore no doubt partly reflects an increasingly urgent need on the…
Luxury shoe brand explores sale
One of Europe’s best-known luxury footwear brands seems about to come on the market for the first time…
