International Companies
UK regulator warns Adobe's $20bn Figma deal could 'stifle' innovation
The UK competition watchdog has flagged concerns over Adobe’s proposed $20bn acquisition of designer platform Figma, arguing that that the deal could “stifle” innovation.
Shares in H&M surge on strong trading
Shares in Hennes & Mauritz surged on Thursday, after the Swedish fashion giant posted above-forecast profits and said the third quarter had got off to a strong start.
Walgreens Boots lowers full-year guidance after third quarter results
Walgreens Boots Alliance made significant revisions to its full-year guidance as it released its third-quarter results on Tuesday.
3D Systems sweetens its offer for Stratasys
3D Systems upped its offer to acquire Stratasys on Tuesday, in response to a competing merger proposal from Desktop Metal.
IBM to buy software provider Apptio for $4.6bn
IBM announced on Monday that it has agreed to buy software provider Apptio from Vista Equity Partners for $4. 6bn.
Carlsberg agrees to sell Russian arm
Carlsberg Group has struck a deal to sell its Russian business, it was confirmed on Friday, over a year since it first announced plans to quit the country.
Siemens Energy scraps profit guidance on wind turbine woes
Siemens Energy withdrew its profit forecast on Friday, after warning it may need to spend more than €1bn to fix technical problems at its wind turbine business.
Eli Lilly to buy Dice Therapeutics in $2.4bn deal
Eli Lilly said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy biopharmaceutical company Dice Therapeutics in a $2. 4bn deal.
ITV mulling possible acquisition of All3Media
ITV is in talks about the possible acquisition of All3Media, the independent production company behind The Traitors, it confirmed on Friday.
Patterson-UTI Energy, NexTier to merge in $5.4bn deal
Patterson-UTI Energy and NexTier Oilfield Solutions have agreed a $5. 4bn all-share merger.
Poor weather cools sales at H&M
Hennes & Mauritz reported below-forecast sales growth on Thursday, weighed down by "unfavourable" weather in a number of the retail giant’s biggest markets.
Brussels rules Google breached competition rules
Google could be forced to sell key parts of its business after the European Commission ruled it had abused its dominant position in advertising technology.
E.ON Next fined £5m for customer service failings
E. ON Next Energy has been fined £5m by the UK industry regulator for “severe weakness” in customer service, it was announced on Wednesday.
Bunge and Viterra to join forces in $8bn deal
US grains merchant Bunge is to join forces with rival Viterra in a $8. 2bn merger, it was announced on Tuesday.
Nasdaq to buy software firm Adenza in $10.5bn deal
Nasdaq said on Monday that it has agreed to buy software firm Adenza from Thoma Bravo in a $10. 5bn cash and stock deal.
Novartis to buy Chinook Therapeutics for up to $3.5bn
Novartis said on Monday that it has agreed to buy clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Chinook Therapeutics for up to $3. 5bn.
Meta pushing ahead with Twitter rival - report
Facebook owner Meta Platforms is planning a social media network to rival Twitter, it emerged on Friday.
Regulator flags concerns over Hitachi-Thales deal
The competition watchdog has warned that a proposed deal between Thales and Hitachi could have a detrimental impact on both Network Rail and Transport for London.
Harbour Energy in merger talks with Talos - report
Harbour Energy, the UK’s largest North Sea oil and gas producer, is in merger talks with US rival Talos Energy, it emerged on Wednesday.
Inditex Q1 net profit beats expectations
Zara and Massimo Dutti owner Inditex posted a jump in first-quarter sales and profit on Wednesday as it said its spring/summer collection has been well received.