Mergers and Acquisitions

A deal to create the world's largest cement maker has been put on hold after the board of Swiss company Holcim said it doesn't accept the terms of the merger.

Coal miner Murray Energy Corp. said Monday that it will pay about $1.4 billion in cash to buy a controlling stake in Foresight Energy LP and its subsidiary.

Del Taco is being acquired in a deal valued at about $500 million by a Chicago acquisitions and merger company.

Shareholders have approved plans by Journal Communications Inc. of Milwaukee and E.W.

United Technologies said Wednesday it is weighing options for its Sikorsky Aircraft division, including a possible spinoff of the maker of Black Hawk and other military and commercial helicopters.

Alcoa is buying titanium supplier RTI International Metals in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, as it continues to build its stake in products for the aerospace industry.

The owner of the Juicy Juice drinks will spend about $55 million to buy American Beverage from Wessanen.

Personal finance company Springleaf Holdings is buying Citigroup's OneMain Financial for $4.25 billion.

Medical device maker Boston Scientific said Monday it will pay $1.6 billion to buy the men's health and prostate health business of Endo International.

German energy company RWE says it has completed the 5.1 billion euro ($5.7 billion) sale of its oil and gas exploration and production division to a Russian-linked investment company.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' football stadium will keep the name Heinz Field despite the company's planned merger with Kraft Foods Group.