Kindred Healthcare to be bought by Humana, PE firms in $4.1B deal
U.S. health insurer Humana Inc and two private equity firms agreed to buy home healthcare and long-term care operator Kindred Healthcare Inc on Tuesday for about $782 million, the latest expansion by an American health insurer into patient care.
MoneyGram, Ant Financial terminate merger agreement
MoneyGram International and Alibaba's Ant Financial Services Group said on Tuesday they have agreed to terminate their amended merger agreement.
IAG to acquire much of bankrupt Air Berlin's Niki division
International Airlines Group, the parent of British Airways and Iberia, says it's acquiring much of bankrupt Air Berlin's Niki division.
Goldman Sachs expects $5 billion hit from tax overhaul in 4Q
Goldman Sachs is expecting a $5 billion hit to profits during the fourth quarter because of the tax overhaul signed into law last week.
Amazon drives wave of M&A, 2018 activity to remain strong
From CVS and Aetna, to Amazon and Whole Foods, 2017 has been a year filled with M&A activity across many industries, a trend that could continue well into next year.
Home Depot held internal discussions to buy XPO Logistics: Recode
Home Depot has held internal discussions in recent months to buy XPO Logistics, one of the largest publicly traded U.S. freight-hauling and logistics companies, technology news website Recode reported on Friday.
Roche to buy US cancer drugmaker Ignyta for $1.7 bln
Swiss drugmaker Roche will buy U.S. cancer drug specialist Ignyta for $1.7 billion in an agreed deal to broaden its oncology portfolio, the firms said on Friday.
Home Depot buys The Company Store
Home Depot bought home-decor and textiles retailer the Company Store from Hanover Direct for an undisclosed amount.
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Insurer Humana pushes deeper into delivery of health care
Humana will buy part of Kindred Healthcare's home health business, the latest example of a health insurer growing more involved in the delivery of health care on top off simply handling medical bills.
Jack in the Box selling Qdoba for $305 million
Jack in the Box is selling the Qdoba restaurant chain to private-equity firm Apollo Global Management for $350 million in cash.
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Jack in the Box to sell Qdoba
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Qdoba Restaurant Corporation to certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (NYSE:APO) for approximately $305 million in cash, subject to customary closing conditions and adjustments.
Dole Food in talks to be acquired by a Belgian food company
Greenyard of Belgium said on Tuesday it was in advanced negotiations to acquire Dole Food Company.
Hershey buying parent of Skinny Pop in $1.2 billion deal
Hersey is acquiring Amplify Snack Brands for $1.2 billion as it ventures into the healthy snack aisle.
Hershey to buy SkinnyPop parent Amplify Snack for $1.6B
Hershey Co said on Monday it would buy SkinnyPop popcorn maker Amplify Snack Brands in a deal valued at $1.6 billion.
Nestle sells off tea brands in North America
Nestle has sold its sold two of its tea brands in North America as the world's biggest food maker presses ahead with reshaping its business to focus on new consumer trends and healthcare.
Oracle to buy Australia's Aconex for $1.19 billion
Australia's Aconex said on Monday it had received a A$1.56 billion ($1.2 billion), or A$7.80 in cash-per-share, buyout offer from software major Oracle.
After Fox deal, Disney looks to harness Hulu for growth
More than a decade ago, big Hollywood players created Hulu in a joint bid to fend off the threat from piracy on websites like YouTube.
AT&T-Time Warner: DOJ plans to call media rivals to testify against $85B deal
The Justice Department is turning to some of the nation's biggest media and telecom companies to aid in its effort to block AT&T's proposed takeover of Time Warner, asking lawyers and officials from these outfits whether the companies' executives would consider becoming government witnesses when the case goes to trial, the FOX Business Network has learned.


















