M&A
Safran not plotting bid for Zafran Aersopace, report says
Safran is not preparing a bid for rival Zodiac Aerospace, Reuters reported, citing a “source familiar with the matter”.
Steinhoff says considering bid for Poundland
South African-based Steinhoff International confirmed on Wednesday that it is considering a possible offer for the entire issued share capital of London-listed discount retailer Poundland.
Aveva ends talks with Schneider Electric
Aveva Group has walked away from a second round of talks with French suitor Schneider Electric and has applied for its share to resume trading after their suspension.
Premier Farnell rockets on Daetwyler deal
Shares in Premier Farnell rocketed on Tuesday after the electronic component distributor agreed to be bought by Swiss-based Daetwyler Holding AG for 165p per share in cash.
Microsoft adds LinkedIn to its network in $26.2bn takeover
Microsoft has agreed to buy LinkedIn in a $196 per share all-cash takeover that values the professional social network at $26. 2bn.
Aveva confirms revised proposal from Schneider Electric
Aveva has received a revised and conditional proposal from Schneider Electric SE to combine with that company's Software Business in exchange for new Aveva shares and a significant cash payment.
Schneider Electric reportedly mulling fresh bid for Aveva
Shares in Aveva topped gainers on the second-tier index after the Financial Times reported renewed interest from Schneider Electric in a possible buy-out.
Axel Springer nabs market research firm EMarketer
German media group Axel Springer SE has agreed to acquire market research company EMarketer at an enterprise value of $250m.
Westlake Chemical agrees $33 a share to acquire Axiall Corp
Houston-based Westlake Chemical has agreed to pony up with $33 a share in cash to acquire long-standing bid target Axiall Corp for a total of about $2. 4bn.
3i Infra completes stake purchase in Wireless Infrastructure Group
3i Infrastructure said it had completed the acquisition of a 36% economic interest in Wireless Infrastructure Group, following clearance from the European Commission under the EU Merger Regulation.
RPC in £261m deal to buy British Polythene
Plastics firm RPC Group said it had agreed a £261m deal to buy British Polythene Industries.
Yahoo looks to sell patents amid potential Verizon bid interest - report
Yahoo Inc expects to haul in more than $1bn from selling about 3,000 patents, as Verizon looks to snap up the outfit's internet business for $3bn, reports say.
SABMiller-AB InBev deal nears China watchdog approval - report
The mega-acquisition of SABMiller by Anheuser-Busch InBev NV is nearing sign-off by China's commerce watchdog after agreeing to divest some assets, a report says.
BHP, Glencore bidding for Anglo's Australian coal assets - report
Mining titans BHP Billiton and Glencore number among the final bidders for Anglo American's Australian metallurgical coal assets that may fetch about $1. 5bn, according to a report.
UK CMA refers ICAP/Tullett broking merger
Britain's competition regulator said it was referring Tullett Prebon's planned purchase of ICAP's global hybrid voice broking and information business for a phase 2 investigation.
Shell says BG merger synergies to rise to $4.5bn
Shell said it was increasing the level of cost cuts from its merger with BG Group to $4. 5bn from $3. 5bn.
Rothschild, Martin Maurel plan France tie-up
Rothschild & Co and Compagnie Financiere Martin Maurel (CFMM) plan to merge their French operations, creating an independent private bank in France with combined assets under management (AuM) of €34bn.
EFG Hermes to sell 40% stake in Credit Libanais
EFG Hermes has received approval from the Central Bank of Lebanon to sell a 40% stake in Credit Libanais, and will thus proceed with the sale.
Bond International shares shine as Constellation mulls bid
Shares in Bond International Software jumped 15% after Canadian software outfit Constellation said it was thinking about making a cash offer for the company at 105p a share.
Constellation Software eyes potential bid for Bond International
Toronto-listed Constellation Software is considering making a cash offer for the shares of Bond International Software that it does not already own, at 105p cash each.