Mergers and Acquisitions

European drug maker Shire reached a $4.2 billion deal on Monday to acquire U.S. rare disease drug maker ViroPharma.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers said it’s willing to consider raising its $2.3 billion offer for Men’s Wearhouse if given a chance to conduct due diligence, and the company gave its takeover target two weeks to decide.

The deal gives Mosaic control of four Florida phosphate facilities that produce about 1.8 million tons of the fertilizer a year. 

Safeway is reportedly garnering interest from a handful of buyout firms, setting the stage for what could become one of the largest leveraged buyouts since the financial crisis.

After rejecting a takeover bid from Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse adopted a poison pill to keep new investors from amassing a large share stake.

Nestle reportedly spoke to a small group of potential buyers to sell the diet business, as it looks to divest underperforming units.

German drug distributor Celesio is reportedly in advanced talks about being acquired by U.S. rival McKesson for $5.08 billion.

Apollo Tires’ $2.5B buyout of Cooper Tire & Rubber looks to be on a bumpy road to completion, with the two companies locked in debate over the price.

Office Depot said it reached an agreement with shareholder Starboard Value just before Wednesday’s annual meeting, resolving a dispute over the office supply retailer’s board.

Tie-Up Turbulence: US Airways' $11 billion takeover of American Airlines was hit with an unexpected roadblock Tuesday as the DOJ filed suit to block the deal.

Dole agreed to be taken private by CEO David Murdock in a deal that values the fruit harvester at $1.6 billion including debt.

The office supply retailers are down to five candidates in their search for a chief executive to lead a combined company.

Office Depot reported a slightly lower second-quarter loss amid fewer charges, but weak sales continued to plague the office supply retailer.

Diageo, the world’s biggest spirits maker, has received approval from Chinese authorities to move forward with the planned purchase of the 47% stake in Sichuan Chengdu Shuijingfang.

Charter Communications has reportedly hired an investment bank to explore a buyout of the No. 2 U.S. cable operator.

Bally Technologies has agreed to buy rival SHFL Entertainment in a deal valued at $1.3 billion.

US Airways shareholders approved the carrier's plan to merge with American Airlines, clearing another hurdle to create the world's largest carrier.

Despite depositions by the DOJ related to the AMR and U.S. Airways merger, the deal is still expected to close on time in the third quarter.

Shares of London-based Pearson rose about 1% Friday on a report that News Corp.’s Rupert Murdoch and Abu Dhabi’s state media group are exploring an acquisition of the Financial Times Group.

Johnson & Johnson agreed to acquire privately held drug developer Aragon Pharmaceuticals for as much as $1 billion.