Canada’s approval of major telecoms takeover condemned as ‘dark day’ Anti-monopoly consumer groups slam multibillion-takeover of Shaw by Rogers that will create a media and sports behemoth The Guardian - US · Mar 31, 2023
Shares in Hotter Shoes owner nearly double after £7m takeover talks revealed The group has until April 25 to either make a firm offer or walk away Birmingham Post · Mar 28, 2023
Manchester United bidder Thomas Zilliacus highlights ‘major’ Glazers issue that ‘needs changing’ Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus claims that his bid has received a large amount of positive feedback from Manchester United fans. Manchester Evening News · Mar 26, 2023
Glazers should expect unprecedented fan backlash if they reject Manchester United takeover bids Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim have lodged their improved bids for Man United and their proposals will now be considered. Manchester Evening News · Mar 26, 2023
Uncertainty over Toshiba likely to continue due to massive debt Toshiba Corp. has paved the way for the company to go private after accepting a buyout offer from a domestic consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners Inc., but many challenges lie ahead, as the Japanese conglomerate grapples with growth strategies and uncertainty about whether foreign funds that hold Toshiba stock… The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 24, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS submit improved bid for Manchester United The INEOS founder and petrochemicals billionaire has submitted a second bid the day after an initial 9pm deadline Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2023
Manchester United share price rises further amid 'takeover extension' Man United's share price rose amid an increase in takeover speculation. Manchester Evening News · Mar 23, 2023
Toshiba accepts $15 billion buyout offer from JIP, Nikkei says TOKYO: Toshiba Corp accepted a $15.3 billion buyout offer from a Japanese consortium, the Nikkei newspaper reported, as the iconic conglomerate moved a step closer to ending a troubled chapter in its more-than-140-year history. The Times of India · Mar 23, 2023
Manchester United share price rises ahead of takeover deadline The deadline for takeover bids for Man United has been set for 9pm on Wednesday Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2023
Man Utd takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe puts pressure on Glazers with "stupid prices" statement INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in the middle of a takeover battle for Premier League giants Manchester United with Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023
Investors consider legal action over Credit Suisse deal; Downing Street says UK banking system is safe – as it happened Holders of riskier AT1 bonds, which are wiped out under deal with UBS, consider legal action. The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023
Manchester United takeover latest as Sir Jim Ratcliffe meets Erik ten Hag Following the Qatari's visit to Manchester on Thursday, Friday was the turn of the INEOS bid Manchester Evening News · Mar 17, 2023
Sir Jim Ratcliffe pictured at Man Utd after arriving at Old Trafford for takeover talks Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains among the candidates to take over as the next owner of Manchester United as the Glazer family prepare to potentially sell up Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023
Law firm Lindsays merges with Miller Hendry in its biggest merger to date 'We are delighted to be now working across four cities' Insider UK · Mar 17, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023 ‘Nothing is without risk.’ Feds say safety concerns in railroad merger are unfounded The news came as no shock, but was disappointing nonetheless to residents in Camanche, Iowa, who for months have vigorously fought a proposed merger of two of the nation’s largest railroads.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023 Railroad merg Some Chicago suburbs opposed the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern because of concerns about more traffic potentially causing some commuters to abandon the Metra rail network and drive instead.
Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023 Shoppers in 13 areas ‘could face higher prices’ from Asda petrol station deal Asda's plan to buy Co-op petrol forecourts could see shoppers faced with "higher prices or less choice"
The Conversation · Mar 12, 2023 Rogers-Shaw case unexpectedly rewrote merger law, but there's still time to change that Nearly two years after it was announced, the $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications by Rogers Communications remains in the news — and in a state of limbo.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023 DOJ files suit to block JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger The Justice Department on Tuesday filed an antitrust lawsuit against JetBlue Airways’ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines — a merger that would create the fifth-largest U.S. airline.
Axios · Mar 7, 2023 DOJ files lawsuit to block JetBlue's $3.8 billion takeover of Spirit The merger would make JetBlue the fifth-largest domestic airline.
Insider UK · Mar 6, 2023 Mearns & Company completes management buyout Edinburgh-based firm will maintain family connection to its founder
Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023 Man Utd takeover set to enter 'next phase' with talks to start imminently Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe continue to be among the front-runners to become the new owners of Man Utd, with the next stage of the process expected
Birmingham Post · Mar 1, 2023 Abellio UK completes MBO from Dutch parent company Railway and bus services in several regions now under UK ownership following completion of buyout deal
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023 Capco cheers West End recovery in final update before mega merger with Shaftesbury Covent Garden landlord Capco has reported rental income growth
Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023 Newcastle's historic Greater, Perm banking merger begins today The merged entity's priorities will be "retaining and growing our customers".