M&A
Coal Of Africa agrees Universal takeover terms
Coal of Africa Limited (COAL) has agreed terms for a recommended cash and shares offer of Universal Coal, which will value the Australian-listed target at AUD 126. 4m (£60. 5m).
Vodafone and Liberty Global talks could resume, JP Morgan says
If Vodafone can continue to deliver on its financial targets that could open the way for an asset swap with Liberty Global mooted earlier in 2015, a top research team said on Tuesday.
Rockhopper agrees merger with Falkland Oil and Gas
Rockhopper Exploration and Falkland Oil and Gas Ltd (FOGL) have agreed an all-share merger that will create a group with the largest licence ownership in the North Falkland Islands oil fields.
Laird acquires Internet of Things product designer
Electronic components group Laird has purchased a US-based product designer specialising in the Internet of Things, funded using $55m (£36. 4m) of existing debt.
NMC Health regains potency with IVF acquisition
NMC Health has agreed to acquire a majority stake in an Abu Dhabi and Dubai-based in vitro fertilisation (IVF) provider for the equivalent of £125m.
IAG keeping an eye on European takeover options
International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) has been approached about potentially taking over a number of rival airlines, chief executive Willie Walsh has revealed.
Pfizer and Allergan to announce merger
Pfizer and Allergan agreed a deal worth over $150bn (£99. 3bn) to merge their two companies and create the world´s largest pharmaceuticals outfit, the Wall Street Journal reported.
British American Tobacco plotting takeover of Imperial Tobacco, sources tell FT
British American Tobacco has put together a syndicate of banks to finance a possible purchase of rival Imperial Tobacco, according to the Financial Times's Alphaville, which cites "people claiming direct knowledge of the process".
NMC Health focuses on organic expansion after ditching Al Noor bid
Emirates-based healthcare provider NMC Health reiterated its commitment to expanding capacity in the UAE and elsewhere, having announced earlier in the week that it had abandoned its bid for Al Noor Hospitals.
Liberty Global to acquire Cable&Wireless in £3.5bn deal
Liberty Global reached an agreement on Monday to purchase Cable&Wireless Communications in a cash and stock deal valuing the carrier at £3. 5bn ($5. 3bn).
KazMunaiGas EP faces for new parent buyout offer
KazMunaiGas Exploration Production (KMG EP), the London-listed subsidiary of Kazakhstan's national oil company, could soon come under more control of its parent despite a failed buyout last year.
Glanbia gobbles up protein bar maker thinkThin
Irish food group Glanbia has agreed to acquire thinkThin, a Los Angeles-based maker of protein bars, for $217m cash.
European M&A will boom in 2016, says Fitch
European companies are more likely to contribute to a boom in mergers and acquisitions than significantly increase dividends in 2016, according to research from rating agency Fitch.
Marriott International to buy Starwood Hotels for $12.2bn
Marriott International has agreed to buy rival Starwood Hotels & Resorts for $12. 2bn in a deal that will create the world’s largest hotel company.
Syngenta jumps on news of Chinese approach
China National Chemical is intent on carrying out the largest ever acquisition of a company in Europe, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Premier Technical completes Langston Jones deal
Premier Technical Services Group has completed the acquisition of electrical safety testing company Langston Jones for £700,000 in cash.
Tullett Prebon plunges after sealing deal for Icap's voice broking business
Tullett Prebon has agreed to buy rival inter-dealer brokes Icap's hybrid voice broking and information business in an all-shares deal.
SABMiller and AB InBev seal takeover
Anheuser Busch-InBev has made a formal offer to buy London-listed rival SABMiller for £44 a share in cash, the companies confirmed on Wednesday.
InterContinental Hotels tops FTSE 100 on reports it's mulling a deal
InterContinental Hotels flew to the top of the FTSE 100 on Friday afternoon following a report the company was mulling the possibility of a sale or merger.
Tullett confirms talks over Icap broking business
Interdealer broker Tullett Prebon has confirmed discussions regarding the possible acquisition of larger rival Icap’s global broking business.