M&A
Allergan confirms approach from Pfizer
Drug maker Allergan confirmed on Thursday that it has received an approach from Pfizer Inc regarding a potential combination.
Trinity Mirror seals deal to buy Local World
Newspaper group Trinity Mirror has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 80% stake in Local World Holdings it does not already own for £154. 4m in a deal that will create the UK’s largest regional news publisher.
ICE to acquire Interactive Data for $5.2bn
Intercontinental Exchange "formalized" its plans to buyout Interactive Data Corporation in a move valued at approximately $5. 2bn, the NY-listed exchange operator said in a statement.
Duke Energy to acquire rival Piedmont in $4.9bn deal
Duke Energy was set to take over Piedmont Natural Gas to become the 15th largest local distribution natural gas company in the US.
Liberty Global may be set to scoop up Cable&Wireless
Liberty Global may snap up Cable&Wireless before early November in a bid to increase its reach in the Carribean and elsewhere, The Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter.
Telecity expects to receive EU approval for purchase by Equinix
The European Commission has begun a period of market testing based on the commitments proposed by Equinix and TelecityGroup.
Al Noor Hospitals confirms interest from VPS Healthcare
Al Noor Hospitals confirmed it has received a "highly preliminary" indication of interest from Abu Dhabi-based VPS Healthcare, although no formal proposal or indicative terms were received.
Electra and Exponent to acquire PhotoBox for GBP400m
Electra Private Equity is planning to acquire personalised product company Photobox Group with Exponent Private Equity in a deal worth £400m.
Pace merger with Arris delayed by competition hurdles
The merger between Pace and US peer Arris Group has been delayed due to outstanding antitrust clearance processes in Brazil, Colombia and the United States.
Alent says Platform Specialty Products has received antitrust clearance from China
Alent said the recommended offer for the company by Platform Specialty Products has received antitrust clearance from the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China.
SABMiller board agrees to AB InBev's GBP44 per share offer
SABMiller have agreed to a possible £44 per share takeover offer from AB InBev.
Staffline buys Northern Ireland's Diamond Recruitment
Staffline has acquired Northern Ireland-based agency Diamond Recruitment Group for an undisclosed sum.
ITV set to scoop up UTV Media this week
ITV was set to scoop up Northern Ireland broadcaster UTV as soon as the current week as company chief Adam Crozier continued on his expansion plans.
Benchmark Holdings confirms it's considering an acquisition
Benchmark Holdings confirmed that is considering a potential acquisition of INVE Aquaculture Holding BV, which would constitute a reverse takeover under AIM rules.
AB InBev calls on SABMiller shareholders not to let board prevent bid
Anheuser-Busch InBev hit back at SABMiller on Thursday after the London-listed brewer rebuffed its third approach, calling on its shareholders to push the board to engage in talks.
Teva Pharmaceuticals to acquire Mexico´s Rimsa for $2.3bn
Teva Pharmaceuticals will pay more than 10 times sales for Mexico´s Representaciones e Investigaciones Médicas SA, or RIMSA.