Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and Acquisitions Articles

KBR announced Monday morning that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Wyle for $570 million.
Ares Capital and American Capital announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.
Nanosphere started the week off with a bang on Monday, following an update on an acquisition offer.
German conglomerate Bayer Monday morning released details of its widely presumed offer for Monsanto.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has reported that genetically modified (GMO) foods are safe for people and do not harm the environment.
It's easy to see why the initial reaction to the acquisition was negative: both companies are primarily natural gas producers and natural gas prices haven't gone anywhere but down over the past year...
Despite the failed attempt to acquire Baker Hughes, Argus believes that Halliburton remains better positioned than most peers to take advantage of new technology in the North American land market.
Church & Dwight has seen shares rise on speculation that the company may be receiving a buyout offer, but it is effectively denying this rumor.
Germany-based agricultural giant, Bayer, is offering to buy Monsanto. Few details are available,
inContact has announced that it entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by NICE Systems for $14 per share.
On Wednesday, grain handler and ethanol maker Andersons rejected a $1 billion buyout offer from HC2 Holdings, which is run by Philip Falcone.
After being in China for 11 years, Eldorado Gold is selling its stakes in two Chinese mines and a development project.
Pfizer has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Anacor Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued at more than $5 billion.
Staples will need to close a large number of stores, likely close to 200, based on its sales trends. Its current model is too inefficient.
Gaiam and Sequential Brands have both announced a definitive agreement in which the former will be acquired by the latter for $146 million in cash.