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Shell reportedly weighing up merits of making move to buy BP

Such a takeover would be one of biggest deals ever in oil and gas industry

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025

JetBlue to announce partnership with US carrier after deal with American Airlines collapsed in acrimony

American Airlines is now suing JetBlue after a proposed partnership was stopped by an antitrust lawsuit

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Polish parcel locker network InPost buys UK delivery firm Yodel for £106m

Deal will create third largest independent delivery business serving online retailers in Britain

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard has reiterated its determination to acquire Seven & i Holdings, although the operator of Japan’s top convenience store chain has rejected its offer

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Couche-Tard Bosses Make Case In Tokyo For 7-Eleven Buyout

The directors of Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) said on Thursday they were seeking a "friendly" buyout of 7-Eleven but lamented a lack of progress towards a deal.

International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard Explore Sell-offs Ahead Of Potential Merger

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Monday it had agreed to jointly explore store sell-offs with a Canadian rival to address antitrust concerns ahead of a potential merger.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025

7-Eleven Owner Seeks To Fend Off Takeover With Buyback, US IPO

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven announced on Thursday a raft of new measures to fend off a takeover by a Canadian rival, including a huge share buyback and an IPO of its US unit.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025

Huge Scottish engineering firm reveals new takeover bid from Dubai-based rivals

Troubled engineering firm John Wood Group confirmed that Dubai-based suitor Sidara has returned for a second takeover tilt ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2025

UnitedHeathcare offers buyouts to employees following a tumultuous year for the insurance giant

If the company’s resignation quota is not met through the buyout offers, the insurance giant may reportedly pursue layoffs

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Grocery giants reshuffle post-merger

Albertsons has announced plans to cut $1.5 billion in spending over the next three years

Salon · Feb 17, 2025