Why new regulation kills mega deals
Why new regulation kills mega deals
Why are corporations vilified for following tax rules?
New tax deal ends Pfizer deal
US Sues to Block Halliburton-Baker Hughes Merger
Justice Department sues to stop Halliburton from merging with Baker Hughes, a deal that would combine the No. 2 and No. 3 oil services companies. Halliburton said it would 'vigorously contest' the lawsuit.
U.S. Prepares Suit to Block Halliburton-Baker Hughes Deal
The Justice Department is preparing to file a lawsuit to block a proposed merger between Halliburton Co. and Baker Hughes Inc., the most recent sign that a takeover boom is meeting resistance from U.S. regulators and antitrust enforcers.
New Obama Administration tax rules reportedly kills Pfizer-Allergan deal
Obama creating unfriendly business environment?
Pfizer Terminates Proposed Allergan Takeover
U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and Ireland-based Allergan formally announced the scrapping of their $160 billion merger on Wednesday, in a big win for President Barack Obama who has been pushing to curb tax-slashing "inversion" deals.
U.S. to Challenge Halliburton Deal
The Justice Department is preparing to file a lawsuit to block a proposed merger between Halliburton and Baker Hughes, the most recent sign that a takeover boom is meeting resistance from U.S. regulators and antitrust enforcers.
Fall Apart Tuesday: 2015's biggest transactions start to crumble
Fall Apart Tuesday
Boeing Could Be a Big Winner in the Alaska Air-Virgin America Merger
On Monday, Seattle-based airline Alaska Air announced that it will buy rival Virgin America for $2.6 billion.
JetBlue Ditches Virgin America, Now What?
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Do Baker Hughes Shareholders Win No Matter What Happens to the Proposed Halliburton Transaction?
Source: Halliburton website.
JetBlue Eyes Virgin America, Deal Possible
Virgin America is in play and JetBlue may be a possible suitor.
Starwood analyst on Anbang abandoning $14B bid
Anbang drops Starwood bid
Starwood, Marriott to form biggest hotel company in world
Implications of Starwood bidding war
Japan's NTT Data Agrees to Buy Dell's IT Services Unit for $3 Billion
Japan's NTT Data Corp said on Monday it has agreed to buy Dell Inc's information technology consulting division for over $3 billion to expand in North America and bolster its services business.
China's Anbang Ups Offer for Starwood to $14B
China's Anbang Insurance Group Co has raised its offer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc to almost $14 billion, in its latest challenge to the U.S. hotel operator's merger with Marriott International Inc.
Rpt: Microsoft Told Potential Yahoo Bidders it Might Back Bids
Microsoft executives are in talks with equity firms considering bids for Yahoo saying that Microsoft might be willing to offer "significant financing" for their efforts, tech news site Recode reported on Thursday.
Rpt: TiVo in Talks to be Bought by Rovi
Set-top box maker TiVo is in advanced talks to sell itself to digital entertainment guide provider Rovi, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing people briefed on the talks.
Report: Virgin America Considers Sale After Getting Takeover Interest
Richard Branson-backed Virgin America Inc is considering selling itself or a part of the company after it received buyout interest, Bloomberg reported.
Sherwin-Williams to Buy Paint Rival Valspar for $9.3B
Sherwin-Williams has agreed to acquire rival U.S. paint company Valspar in an all-cash deal valued at about $9.3 billion.