M&A
UTC nearing deal on acquisition of Rockwell Collins
According to the Financial Times, United Technologies Corporation (UTC) was close to a deal that would see the Farmington, Connecticut conglomerate purchase aviation systems and cabin equipment manufacturer Rockwell Collins for nearly $30bn.
John Laing announces £15.3m acquisition of biogas firm Vulcan Renewables
John Laing Environmental (JLEN) assets group announced on Tuesday its acquisition of Vulcan Renewables for a total consideration of £15. 3m, including working capital.
Marlowe announces acquisition of fire services firm BTE Systems
London based support services group, Marlowe announced on Tuesday that it had acquired BTE Systems for a total enterprise value of up to £1. 2m on a debt-free, cash-free basis.
Fenner acquires precision polymer specialist Revolution Drives through subsidiary
Reinforced polymer technology group, Fenner announced on Tuesday that it had acquired small Pennsylvania-based specialist precision polymer firm Revolution Drives on 25 August.
Tilney looks to derail Rathbones' Smith & Williamson merger talks - report
Rathbone Brothers' planned merger with financial services provider and corporate adviser Smith & Williamson could be derailed by an aggressive offer from private equity-backed rival Tilney.
Unilever reportedly frontrunner in beauty contest for Estee Lauder
Consumer goods giant, Unilever, is reportedly the frontrunner in a beauty contest between rival bidders for US outfit Estee Lauder.
Axis Capital sweetens bid for Novae
Axis Capital has sweetened its takeover offer for Lloyd's of London insurer Novae to £477. 6m from the £467. 6m agreed last month.
CentralNIC acquires top tier Slovakian domain registrar
Internet domain name registry service, CentralNic announced on Friday it would be acquiring its Slovakian counterpart, SK-NIC, which manages the national standard . sk domain in the nation.
ITI Capital acquires 100% stake in Walbrook Capital
UK based broker-dealer, ITI Capital announced on Wednesday it had acquired a 100% stake in Walbrook Capital Markets, furthering its presence in the UK.
EU Commission probes Bayer and Monsanto tie-up
Brussels launched an in-depth investigation into the possible impact that a tie-up between Bayer and Monsanto might have on competition in areas such as pesticides, seeds and plant traits.
Premier African Minerals ups stake in Circum
Premier African Minerals agreed to acquire an additional interest in Circum Minerals from Sabona Investment.
Frutarom gobbles up Swiss flavour makers Mühlehof Gewürze
Frutarom Industries announced on Monday it had signed an agreement that would see them acquire 100% of Swiss company Mühlehof Gewürze.
Cohort finalises MCL acquisition
UK based technology group, Cohort PLC said on Tuesday that it had completed its 2014 acquisition of MCL after it paid a final £2. 5m instalment to MCL shareholders.
CLS completes acquisition of Züblin portfolio
UK based investment property firm, CLS Holdings confirmed on Tuesday it had completed a previously announced acquisition of twelve properties in Germany for a cash value of €148m.
Great Wall Motor expresses interest in buying Jeep brand from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
China's largest manufacturer of sport utility vehicles and pick-ups, Great Wall Motor, has expressed interest in bidding for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the world's seventh-largest automaker.
Total to buy Maersk oil and gas division for $7.45bn
Danish shipping company Moller-Maersk has agreed to sell its oil and gas division, Maersk Oil, to Total for $7. 45bn in a combined share and debt transaction.
Chinese conglomerate HNA increases stake in Dufry
Despite new guidelines issued on Friday by the Chinese cabinet to regulate overseas investment in certain sectors, Hainan based conglomerate HNA Group announced it had completed the acquisition of a 16. 2% stake in airport retailer Dufry AG on Monday.
Sempra Energy to buy Oncor for $9.45n
Sempra Energy has agreed to buy Energy Future, the indirect owner of 80% of Texas utility Oncor, beating off Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
Rathbone Bros confirms merger talks with Smith & Williamson
Investment manager Rathbone Brothers confirmed on Monday that it was in exclusive merger talks with financial services provider and corporate adviser Smith & Williamson, as the wave of consolidation continues in the wealth management sector.
Calpine agrees to be acquired for $5.6bn in cash
Shares of Calpine Corporation surged after news broke that the American power generation company had agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Energy Capital Partners.