Since 2014, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions
On July 25th Verizon announced that it would acquire Yahoo’s core business in an all-cash deal, valuing it at around $4.83bn. Companies Overview Verizon Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is one of the world’s leading providers of communications, information and entertainment services and products to consumers, businesses and governmental agencies. With global presence, it offers voice, … Continue reading Verizon-Yahoo: A Third Force Arises?!
On September 6, 2016, Enbridge Inc. and Spectra Energy Corp. have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Enbridge and Spectra Energy will combine in a stock-for-stock merger transaction, valuing Spectra Energy common stock at approximately $28 bn Companies Overview Enbridge Inc. Enbridge Inc. is one of the leading North America energy distribution companies. … Continue reading Enbridge Inc. and Spectra Energy Corp. merge to create a North America gas infrastructure giant
On May 1, 2016, Halliburton and Baker Hughes, respectively the second and third largest oilfield services firms, have announced the abandonment of their planned $34.6bn merger because of opposition from US and European regulators. Recap of acquisition’s drivers and structure of the deal Throughout this deal, Halliburton aimed to broaden its product lines and increase … Continue reading Halliburton and Baker Hughes broken marriage
Nowadays, Tyco has become a mere shadow of the diversified engineering group that used to be in the 1990s. Over the years, it has expanded under an aggressive acquisition strategy overseen by former CEO Dennis Kozlowski. The slice of the once $130bn conglomerate, which nowadays sells only fire safety and security systems, will be acquired by Johnson … Continue reading The dilemma of cross-border acquisitions: Tyco International and Johnson Controls
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV has accepted Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.’s offer to buy the Peroni, Grolsch and Meantime beer brands for 2.55bn euros ($2.9bn). The AB InBev-SABMiller merger would create the world’s biggest beer group with about 30% of the global beer market. Drivers of the deal Asahi’s offer to buy the Peroni, Grolsch and Meantine … Continue reading AB InBev – Asahi deal M&A activity rebounds for the Alcohol Industry
London Stock Exchange Group (LSE:LSE) and Deutsche Börse (DB1X.N:GER) have agreed to merge and give birth to the largest European stock exchange group with a combined market capitalization of over $6tn. Industry Overview Not only have the financial markets been exceptionally turbulent since the last quarter of 2015 but also the exchange operators that are … Continue reading LSE – DB merger: a crucial step towards Capital Markets Union
On November 16 2015, Marriott and Starwood agreed to an acquisition transaction valued at $12.2bn that will create the world’s largest hotel company so far. Drivers of the deal Marriott International (MAR) lining up a takeover bid for Starwood hotels and Resorts (HOT) caught everyone by surprise since Marriott did not take part in the … Continue reading The Marriott – Starwood Deal The Golden Age for M&A in the Hospitality Sector
On February 3rd, 2016 ChemChina announced its acquisition of Syngenta’s 100% outstanding share capital at $465 per ordinary share and a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid only conditionally on the closing of the transaction. The deal comes after several failed acquisition attempts by Monsanto towards Syngenta, declined due to a reportedly too … Continue reading ChemChina still in the run for its global primacy, this time is the agrochemical giant Syngenta to fall in its arms
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) announced on February 1st, 2016 the acquisition of Alere (NYSE:ALR). The deal comes just few days after Abbott reported a drop of 15% in its profits for the final quarter of 2015, mainly linked to the stronger dollar effects on its results in the Emerging Markets where it sells its products. The … Continue reading Abbott’s acquisition of Alere: reshaping the market for rapid medical tests
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