M&A
BBA Aviation disposes of OEM-licensed parts business for $1.36bn
Support services group BBA Aviation has entered into an agreement to dispose of OEM-licensed parts provider Ontic for a total value of $1. 36bn.
Takeaway.com moves to take out Just Eat, analysts say counterbid possible
Just Eat and Takeway. com have reached a preliminary agreement on the key terms for merging the two online food delivery giants.
LSE confirms talks on $27bn Refinitiv deal
London Stock Exchange Group confirmed on Monday it was in talks to buy financial data and trading platform provider Refinitiv in a deal that could be valued at $27bn.
Advent International to buy Cobham for £4bn
Aerospace and defence supplier Cobham has agreed to be bought by US private equity firm Advent International for £4bn.
CMA to investigate JD Sports takeover of Footasylum
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into JD Sports' takeover of Footasylum.
Apple reportedly looking to snap up Intel's smartphone chip division
Apple is said to be in talks to buy Intel's modem chip division for approximately $1bn within the next week.
Amerisur rejects £210m offer from French rival Maurel & Prom
Amerisur Resources on Monday rejected a £210m offer from Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA after putting itself up for sale at the end of last week.
Campari in exclusive talks to buy French 'Rhum Agricole' brands
Italian drinks company Davide Campari-Milano has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy France's Rhumantilles SAS from Compagnie Financiere Chevrillon and a group of minority shareholders.
PepsiCo to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods for $1.7bn
PepsiCo has agreed to buy South Africa’s Pioneer Foods Group for $1. 7bn.
Homebase said to be nearing acquisition of Bathstore
Homebase is said to be close to buying Bathstore after the specialist bathroom retailer collapsed into administration.
AB InBev sells Australian business to Asahi
Anheuser-Busch InBev has agreed to sell its Australian operations to Japan's Asahi Group for an enterprise value of A$16bn (£9bn) to pay off debt.
Acacia Mining agrees £951m sale to Barrick Gold
Acacia Mining has agreed to be bought by Barrick Gold in a deal that values the UK gold miner at about £951m and concludes two months of fractious talks between the companies.
CMA raises concerns over Liqui-Box’s proposed takeover of DS Smith unit
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Friday that Liqui-Box’s proposed takeover of DS Smith’s rigid and flexible packaging business could leave food and drink suppliers worse off.
Vodafone gets EU approval for Liberty Global deal
The European Union has approved Vodafone's €18bn bid for Liberty Global's cable networks in Germany and central Europe.
Stonegate to buy EI Group for £1.3bn
Pub company EI Group saw its shares rocket on Thursday as it agreed to be bought by Slug & Lettuce owner Stonegate for £1. 3bn.
CMA to investigate Inmarsat takeover
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Tuesday that it will investigate Inmarsat's takeover by a consortium led by private equity firms Apax and Warburg Pincus.
Circor shares tumble as Crane says it won't extend offer deadline
Circor shares slumped on Monday after Crane Co said it would not extend its offer for the US flow control technology company if there is no "substantive engagement" this week.
Gilead Sciences inks 10-year collaboration deal with Galapagos
Gilead Sciences will pay over $5. 0bn for the exclusive licence and options rights to Belgian-Dutch biotechnology outfit Galapagos's entire pipeline of potential drugs outside of Europe.
Travis Perkins ramps up plans to spin off Wickes - report
Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has reportedly accelerated plans to offload its struggling Wickes DIY chain.
Amino Technologies acquires online video specialist 24i Media
Television technology provider Amino acquired online video specialist 24i Media on Monday for a total consideration of €21. 4m.