Stories Tagged as
Acquisitions
Chevron buys Noble Energy, a sign that oil's not dead
by
Justin Ho
Jul 20, 2020
Oil has risen to roughly $40 a barrel after plummeting in April. With prices holding steady, big oil companies are likely to pounce on smaller ones.
COVID-19 hammers merger activity
by
Justin Ho
Apr 1, 2020
Uncertainty means companies can't put a proper valuation on the companies they want to buy. And banks are tightening financing, too.
Why mergers are as complicated as relationships
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Aug 9, 2018
Companies date, some break up, others marry and try their odds.
What consolidation among food distributors means for your dinner
by
Erika Beras
Jul 30, 2018
U.S. Foods Holding Corp, already among the largest food service distributors in the country, announced today that it is buying five businesses from Service Group of America. It’s a $1.8 billion cash deal that adds up to $3.2 billion in annual sales and 3,400 employees in a push West across the U.S. But what does that mean for your […]
Comcast looks to Sky for international expansion
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 19, 2018
Why the company is focused on Europe for growth.
Comcast, Disney in Fox chase
by
Reema Khrais
Jun 18, 2018
A federal court’s historic decision to let AT&T and Time Warner merge has unleashed other deal talks among giant companies. Just a day after the decision, Comcast renewed its bid for 21st Century Fox assets — a $65 billion offer. Compare that to Disney’s bid of $52.4 billion. Fox now has two eager suitors – both […]
What the AT&T ruling means for mergers and acquisitions
Jun 13, 2018
Yesterday … a judge cleared AT&T’s $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner. Today… Comcast bid $65 billion in cash for 21st Century Fox assets, which Disney is already trying to buy. Coincidence? I think not. The AT&T decision was closely watched for the implications it could have on other deals. So, more to come? Click […]
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Does your dog really need "natural" food?
by
Erika Beras
Feb 23, 2018
General Mills is set to pay $8 billion for pet food maker Blue Buffalo. That’s the company that markets, among other products, “farm-to-table canine cuisine.” Here’s what’s behind this deal — and why this market is so red hot. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Keurig and Dr Pepper aim for smooth, sweet merger
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 29, 2018
Keurig Green Mountain, the single-serve coffee pod maker, announced today that it will be merging with Dr Pepper Snapple Group in a deal worth an estimated $20 billion. Merging the hot and cold beverage brands will give a big boost to Keurig’s distribution network here in the U.S. Click the audio player above to hear […]
Disney to take on Silicon Valley with Fox merger
by
David Brancaccio
and Janet Nguyen
Dec 14, 2017
The Walt Disney Company is buying 21st Century Fox assets in a deal worth more than $52 billion.