Since 2014, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions
International markets in 2015 have been particularly volatile. Many industries faced a slump, but some are still performing adequately, although, uncertainty about the general economic cycle is still permeating the business community. Nonetheless, the Aerospace & Defense industry has recently retaken a significant spotlight in the news. Overall, it is expected to close with a … Continue reading M&A ACTION IN THE AEROSPACE DEFENSE INDUSTRY
On August 6th 2015, Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE and Euronext Paris: CEE), an independent bottler of Coke products in Europe, agreed to a three-way merger with two other bottlers in that region: Coca Cola Iberian Partners and Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG. This transformational transaction will create the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler based on net revenues of … Continue reading THREE-WAY BOTTLER MERGER
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group will acquire British insurer Amlin Plc. The deal follows a recent trend of Japanese insurers turning to international acquisitions to hedge against the liability of Japans’ ageing population by providing additional channels for growth. The deal is mainly revenue driven, while another significant factor is expanding the geographic presence across Asia, … Continue reading JAPAN’S BATTLE AGAINST AN AGEING POPULATION: MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE AND AMLIN FORM A WORLD-LEADING INSURANCE COMPANY
Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR, share price on 14/09/2015: 184.09$) and Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC, share price on 14/09/2015: 187$), following Comcast’s resignation, have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Mergers on the 26th of May, under which both TWC and Charter will become wholly owned subsidiaries of New Charter following a series of … Continue reading THE (POSSIBLE) INTERNET OF THINGS MERGE: CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS & TIME WARNER CABLE
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will pay $40.5bn in cash and stock for Allergan’s generic drug business, sustaining Teva’s position as the world’s number one producer of generics. Industry Overview Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is an international pharmaceutical company with its headquarters in Israel. Its main business is producing generic drugs, but it also has business in … Continue reading A NEW OUTBURST OF THE HEALTHCARE M&A FIRE – TEVA TO ACQUIRE ALLERGAN
The Aerospace&Defence industry had modest headlines in 2015 even if it has doubled its volume from 2014. The bigger news took place after the second quarter close, with Lockheed Martin’s announced acquisition of the Sikorsky helicopter unit from United Technologies. The deal, valued at $9 billion, is the largest transaction in the A&D sector since … Continue reading ROCKETING AEROSPACE
Gazprom and BASF have agreed to complete the swap of assets with equivalent value signed in December 2013. Industry Overview Gazprom is the largest Russian energy company. Gazprom’s major business lines are geological exploration, production, transportation and sale of gas within the Russian Federation and abroad. The company is also engaged in oil production, refining … Continue reading BASF – GAZPROM GAS ASSET SWAP
Shire made a $30bn (£19bn) hostile takeover bid for Baxalta. Industry overview Shire is a London-listed drug company, with tax domicile in Ireland and Jersey. Shire develops and provides healthcare in the areas of behavioral health, gastrointestinal conditions, rare diseases, and regenerative medicine. Its main business lies in the area of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) - … Continue reading A “LOWBALL OPENING” – SHIRE’S TAKEOVER OFFER FOR BAXALTA
On the morning of the 8th of April 2015 the acquisition of BG Group by the Anglo-Dutch oil giant Royall Dutch Shell was announced. It is considered to be the most expensive oil and gas deal in the past decade with an estimated value of around £47.0 billion ($70billion U.S. dollar). Structure of the Deal … Continue reading SHELL-BG, A NEW WAVE OF OIL M&A IS COMING?
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