Mergers and Acquisitions

Chesapeake Energy said it filed with U.S. financial regulators for a possible spin off of its oilfield services business.

France's Thales agreed to buy U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways' LiveTV unit for $400 million in cash.

Energy XXI reached a deal to acquire EPL Oil & Gas for $1.53 billion, forming the largest publicly traded oil-and-gas producer concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico.

In a television interview on Monday night, Sprint chairman Masayoshi Son said he wants to buy smaller wireless carrier T-Mobile and plans to press forward despite likely opposition from regulators.

Men’s Wearhouse agreed to buy smaller rival Jos. A. Bank for $1.8 billion, ending a months-long takeover battle between the suit sellers.

The Greek yogurt maker is reportedly looking to sell a minority stake in a deal that could value the company at around $2.5 billion. 

Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly offered to acquire cable-TV network Fuse from Madison Square Garden for about $200 million.

EBay urged its shareholders to vote against the two directors whom activist investor Carl Icahn nominated to its board. Meanwhile, Icahn says he has gathered evidence against Donahoe. 

Cerberus is reportedly looking to wrap up a $9 billion deal for Safeway this week, while rival grocery chain Kroger considers a possible bid.

Connecticut electric utility UIL has agreed to buy Philadelphia Gas Works, the nation’s largest municipally-owned natural gas utility, for $1.86 billion.

Men's Wearhouse entered into a non-disclosure agreement with Jos. A. Bank and received a draft merger agreement from the smaller company.

Mattel agreed to buy Mega Brands for roughly $460 million including debt, as the toy maker looks to better compete with Lego.

Jos. A. Bank rejected the latest takeover bid from Men’s Wearhouse, although the company opened the door to talks with its rival suit seller.

Italy's Versace inked a deal with Blackstone that values the fashion designer at one billion euros. 

Activist investor Carl Icahn refuses to back down as eBay continues to engage him in a war of words over the company’s corporate governance and the future of PayPal.

In the wake of Facebook’s $19 billion buyout WhatsApp, BlackBerry is reportedly open to eventually spinning off or selling BlackBerry Messenger service.

Men’s Wearhouse again raised its offer for Jos. A. Bank, proposing a $1.78 billion takeover on Monday as long as its rival suit seller halts a deal for Eddie Bauer.

Royal Dutch Shell reached a deal to sell its refinery and gas stations in Australia to energy trader Vitol for $2.6 billion, as the oil giant continues to shed less profitable businesses.

Safeway announced it is engaged in conversations about a possible sale of the grocery chain, driving shares more than 4% higher.

Kay Jewelers will acquire smaller rival Zale for $21 per share in cash, sending shares of Zale popping 40% pre-market.