M&A
Berkshire Hathaway to invest $10bn in Occidental Petroleum if Anadarko deal gets done
Occidental Petroleum said on Tuesday that Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has committed to invest $10bn in the company contingent on it completing its proposed acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum.
CMA says it might OK Rentokil's remedies for Mitie Pest Control deal
The Competition and Markets Authority has said it might accept the remedies put forward by Rentokil Initial to address the watchdog's competition concerns over its acquisition of Mitie Pest Control.
Allianz said to near deal to buy L&G's home insurance business
Allianz is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Legal & General's home insurance business.
Anadarko to resume negotiations with Occidental Petroleum
Anadarko Petroleum will resume negotiations with Occidental Petroleum after it trumped Chevron's $65 a share offer for the US oil and gas exploration and production company with a $76 a share proposal.
Warren Buffett says he's ready to invest in the UK
Warren Buffett is prepared to invest in Britain immediately if the right opportunity arises.
NSF extends Provident Financial offer deadline, urges shareholders to accept
Non-Standard Finance has extended the deadline for its £1. 3bn hostile takeover offer for larger rival Provident Financial by a week to 15 May and urged the company's shareholders to accept it.
Deutsche Bank stock falls despite reporting jump in Q1 profits
Deutsche Bank stock fell 3% on Friday despite reporting a big jump in profits as its topline continued to shrink, resulting in a lower full-year outlook for the latter.
CMA blocks Sainsbury's-Asda merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has blocked Sainsbury's proposed £10bn merger with Asda on the basis that it would leave shoppers worse off.
Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank call off merger talks, as analysts await next steps
Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank have called of merger talks blaming the execution risks, restructuring costs and additional capital requirements that such a large-scale combination would entail.
Occidental Petroleum trumps Chevron offer for Anadarko
Occidental Petroleum has offered to buy Anadarko for $76 a share, trumping a $65 a share offer from Chevron earlier this month.
Shell and BP in talks over future of North Sea field - reports
Royal Dutch Shell is to be in talks with rival BP over control of the Shearwater oil and gas field in the North Sea, it has emerged.
No PG&E buyout in the works, Berkshire Hathaway's Buffett tells CNBC
Berkshire Hathaway has denied reports that it is plotting a takeover of troubled California utility PG&E, which would have marked its return to the M&A trail after a nearly four-year lull.
Deutsche Bank and UBS plot asset management merger
Deutsche Bank and UBS have been discussing for months a possible tie-up between their two asset management arms that would result in the creation of Europe's largest investment firm.
Thomas Cook approached by potential bidders as group's woes continue
Thomas Cook shares took off on Tuesday following reports that it had been approached by multiple parties regarding a potential takeover of its tour operating unit and the entire company.
Keywords Studios acquires Japanese games developer Wizcorp
Technical services provider Keywords Studios acquired Japanese games developer Wizcorp from Ankama and Silicon Studio Corporation for a cash consideration of JPY 120m (£825,720).
Canada's Canopy Growth to buy Acreage for $3.4bn
Canadian cannabis company Canopy Growth has agreed to buy US-based Acreage for $3. 4bn when the production and sale of cannabis becomes legal in the US.
Topps Tiles buys 80% stake in commercial tile supplier Strata
Tile specialist Topps Tiles has bought an 80% stake in Strata, which supplies tiles to the commercial market, in a deal worth £5. 3m that is expected to be earnings-accretive in the current year and beyond.
Learning Technologies acquires HR software outfit Breezy
E-learning and talent management business Learning Technologies acquired software outfit Breezy HR on Wednesday.
DS Smith to sell two packaging firms to Intl Paper for €63m
DS Smith said it had reached agreement for the proposed sale of two packaging businesses in North Western France and Portugal to International Paper €63m (£54m).
Catalent to buy gene therapy company Paragon Bioservices for $1.2bn
New Jersey-based drug developer Catalent Inc has agreed to buy privately-held gene therapy company Paragon Bioservices for $1. 2bn in cash.