M&A
CVC consortium not planning to bid for Network International
CVC Advisers and Francisco Partners Management said on Monday that they do not plan to make an offer for payments firm Network International.
Canada's Brookfield to buy Network International in £2.2bn deal
Payments provider Network International said on Friday that it has agreed to be taken over by Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management in a £2. 2bn deal.
Regulator flags concerns over Hitachi-Thales deal
The competition watchdog has warned that a proposed deal between Thales and Hitachi could have a detrimental impact on both Network Rail and Transport for London.
Harbour Energy in merger talks with Talos - report
Harbour Energy, the UK’s largest North Sea oil and gas producer, is in merger talks with US rival Talos Energy, it emerged on Wednesday.
Vodafone, CK Hutchison in final stages of agreeing UK merger - report
Vodafone and CK Hutchison are reportedly in the final stages of agreeing to merge their British operations, with a long-awaited announcement expected as soon as Friday or early next week.
AB Foods to buy National Milk Records for £48m
Associated British Foods on Tuesday said it was buying dairy technology company National Milk Records for £48m.
CVC mulling offer for Centre Parcs - report
CVC Capital Partners is mulling a potential offer for UK holiday resort group Center Parcs, it was reported on Monday.
KKR to buy US machinery maker Circor in $1.6bn deal
US machinery maker Circor International said on Monday that it has agreed to be bought by private equity firm KKR in a $1. 6bn deal.
Mondi terminates $1.17bn Russian plant sale
UK paper and packaging maker Mondi on Monday said it was terminating a $1. 17bn sale of its largest Russian plant to an investment vehicle owned by a Russian billionaire due to a "lack of progress" in getting he required approvals.
Turkish online retailer said to have made £1bn approach to Asos
Asos is reportedly on bid alert after the online fashion retailer received a £1bn approach from a Turkish company backed by Chinese giant Alibaba.
Dechra to be taken private in £4.5bn deal
Dechra Pharmaceuticals said on Friday that it has agreed to be taken over in a £4. 46bn deal.
Network International suitors given more time to make firm offers
Discussions about a potential £2. 1bn takeover are ongoing, Network International Holdings confirmed on Thursday, as a key deadline was extended once again.