M&A
UK regulator warns Adobe's $20bn Figma deal could 'stifle' innovation
The UK competition watchdog has flagged concerns over Adobe’s proposed $20bn acquisition of designer platform Figma, arguing that that the deal could “stifle” innovation.
Circor accepts KKR $1.7bn offer
Industrial machine maker Circor International on Tuesday said it had accepted a revised offer from investment firm KKR for $1. 7bn to take the company private.
IBM to buy software provider Apptio for $4.6bn
IBM announced on Monday that it has agreed to buy software provider Apptio from Vista Equity Partners for $4. 6bn.
Carlsberg agrees to sell Russian arm
Carlsberg Group has struck a deal to sell its Russian business, it was confirmed on Friday, over a year since it first announced plans to quit the country.
Ocado surges on Amazon bid speculation
Ocado surged on Thursday amid speculation it could be a takeover target for Amazon.
Elliott mulls potential bid for Reiss - report
Activist investor Elliott Advisors has emerged as a potential suitor for fashion brand Reiss, it was reported on Wednesday.
Eli Lilly to buy Dice Therapeutics in $2.4bn deal
Eli Lilly said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy biopharmaceutical company Dice Therapeutics in a $2. 4bn deal.
Canada's Alpha Auto Group to buy Lookers in £465.4m deal
Lookers said on Monday that it has agreed to be bought by Toronto-based car dealership Alpha Auto Group in a £465. 4m cash deal.
Spectris to buy Vermont-based MicroStrain for $37.6m
Spectris said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Vermont-based MicroStrain for $37. 6m (£29. 4m).
Coca-Cola HBC to buy Finlandia owner for $220m
Coca-Cola HBC said on Monday that it has agreed to buy Brown-Forman Finland, owner of the Finlandia vodka brand, for $220m.
CMA clears Amazon's $1.7bn acquisition of iRobot
The Competition and Markets Authority has given the green light for Amazon’s planned $1. 7bn acquisition of iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner.
ITV mulling possible acquisition of All3Media
ITV is in talks about the possible acquisition of All3Media, the independent production company behind The Traitors, it confirmed on Friday.
Patterson-UTI Energy, NexTier to merge in $5.4bn deal
Patterson-UTI Energy and NexTier Oilfield Solutions have agreed a $5. 4bn all-share merger.
HSBC announces new terms for sale of French retail business
HSBC announced new potential terms for the sale of its French retail banking business on Wednesday that might mean the deal with Cerberus-backed My Money Group can go ahead after all.
Vodafone, Three to merge UK mobile operations
Vodafone said on Wednesday that it has agreed to merge its telecoms business with CK Hutchison’s Three UK mobile network.
Entain raises £600m in placing to help fund Polish betting firm acquisition
Entain tumbled on Wednesday after it raised around £600m in a discounted placing and retail offer, part of which will be used to help fund the acquisition of Polish sports betting operator STS Holdings, and the remainder to fund near-term acquisitions.
Bunge and Viterra to join forces in $8bn deal
US grains merchant Bunge is to join forces with rival Viterra in a $8. 2bn merger, it was announced on Tuesday.
Nasdaq to buy software firm Adenza in $10.5bn deal
Nasdaq said on Monday that it has agreed to buy software firm Adenza from Thoma Bravo in a $10. 5bn cash and stock deal.
Novartis to buy Chinook Therapeutics for up to $3.5bn
Novartis said on Monday that it has agreed to buy clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Chinook Therapeutics for up to $3. 5bn.
Glencore makes offer for Teck steelmaking coal business
Glencore on Monday said it had offered to buy Teck Resources' steelmaking coal business as a standalone unit.