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JetBlue to buy Spirit Airlines in $3.8bn deal
JetBlue Airways said on Thursday that it has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines in a $3. 8bn deal.
Frasers Group buys I Saw It First
Frasers Group on Thursday said it was buying fast fashion firm I Saw It First for an undisclosed sum.
France's Eutelsat to merge with UK rival OneWeb
French satellite company Eutelsat Communications said on Tuesday that it has agreed an all-share merger with UK rival OneWeb to create "a leading global player in connectivity".
Premier Foods to buy The Spice Tailor for £43.8m
Oxo and Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods has agreed to buy Asian meal kits and accompaniments brand The Spice Tailor for an initial £43. 8m in cash.
CMA to review Viasat takeover of Inmarsat
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority said on Monday that it has launched an investigation into Viasat’s £6bn takeover of Inmarsat.
France's Eutelsat in merger talks with UK's OneWeb
France’s Eutelsat Communications confirmed on Monday that it has engaged in merger talks with UK rival OneWeb.
Primary Health Properties buys medical centre for £7.25m
Primary Health Properties has bought the Strawberry Hill Medical Centre, Newbury for £7. 25m, the company said on Monday.
Takeover Panel extends deadline for I Squared to make bid until 18 August
The Takeover Panel has granted FirstGroup an extension of the deadline for I Squared to declare its firm intent to table a takeover bid or walk away.
Amazon to buy primary care company One Medical in $3.9bn deal
Amazon has agreed to buy One Medical in a $3. 9bn cash deal.
M&S buys main logistics services provider Gist
Marks and Spencer has announced the acquisition of its principal contract logistics provider, Gist, from BOG Group, for an initial £145m in cash.
Kelsian abandons pursuit of Go-Ahead
Australian bus and ferry services group Kelsian has abandoned its pursuit of London-listed transport operator Go-Ahead, pinning the blame on market volatility.
BlackRock to buy Vanguard Renewables
Massachusetts-based organics-to-renewable energy company Vanguard Renewables has agreed to be bought by BlackRock.
Eddie Jordan mulls fresh Playtech approach - report
Shares in gaming software specialist Playtech sparked on Monday after it emerged that former suitor Eddie Jordon was mulling a fresh approach.
Astorg, Epiris to buy Euromoney in £1.6bn deal
Euromoney Institutional Investor has agreed to be bought by a private equity consortium led by France’s Astorg Asset Management for £1. 6bn.
Virgin Media O2 in early talks to buy TalkTalk - report
Virgin Media O2 is reportedly in early talks to buy TalkTalk in a deal that would strengthen the broadband-to-streaming company's challenge to the dominance of BT.
Serica Energy rebuffs £1bn approach from Kistos
North Sea specialist Serica Energy has rejected a £1bn takeover approach from smaller rival Kistos, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Restaurant Group buys Mexican chain Barburrito for £7m
Wagamama owner The Restaurant Group (TRG) said on Monday that it has bought Mexican restaurant chain Barburrito for £7m in cash.
United Utilities sells green energy business
United Utilities has agreed to sell its portfolio of renewable energy assets in a £100m deal, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Kelsian refuses to rule out bidding war for Go-Ahead
Australia’s Kelsian Group urged shareholders in Go-Ahead Group not to take any action on Monday, as it continued to mull its own potential offer for the British business.
Twitter shares slump as Musk abandons $44bn deal
Twitter shares slumped in pre-market trade on Monday after Tesla owner Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media platform.