Candy maker Mars’ takeover of Pringles maker Kellanova was cleared by U.S. antitrust regulators on Wednesday, but their EU counterparts opened a full-scale investigation into the $36 billion deal, saying it could...
Lakers confirm sale of majority stake in franchise to Mark Walter
The Buss family have agreed to sell a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, the two parties confirmed on Wednesday, while adding that Jeanie Buss will remain governor of the storied NBA...
Hindalco to buy US-based AluChem for $125 mn
Hindalco Industries will acquire US-based specialty alumina manufacturer AluChem Companies for an enterprise value of $125 million, as it looks to scale its high-value, technology-led materials portfolio. “This...
CCI okays Bain Capital’s proposal to acquire stake in Manappuram Finance
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved Bain Capital’s proposed acquisition of a stake in Manappuram Finance. Bain Capital through its two affiliates — BC Asia Investments XXV and BC...
Suntory looks for a high with Imperial Blue buy
Japanese alcobev giant Suntory has revived plans to acquire the Imperial Blue whiskey brand in India from France’s Pernod Ricard, said people in the know, sensing rival Tilaknagar Industries’ continued struggle to raise...
CCI approves acquisition of certain issued and paid-up equity share capital of Haldiram
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved the acquisition of certain issued and paid-up equity share capital of Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited by Alpha Wave Ventures II LP and Alpha Wave IHC...
Adani, Vedanta, Dalmia, JSPL among six bidders for Jaypee Associates
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. (JAL), the debt-laden infrastructure and real estate company, has drawn six resolution plans from suitors including Adani Group, Vedanta, JSPL (Naveen Jindal), Suraksha Group, Dalmia Bharat...
South Korean game company Krafton to acquire Japan’s ADK for $516 million
South Korean game company Krafton Inc said on Tuesday it had agreed to buy Japan’s advertising and animation group ADK for 75 billion yen ($516.21 million). Krafton, the developer and publisher of the blockbuster...
CCI clears Manipal Group’s stake purchase in Aakash, Bain Capital’s deal with Manappuram Finance
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday said it has cleared three proposals, including Bain Capital’s stake acquisition in Manappuram Finance and Manappuram Asset Finance, and Ranjan Pai-led Manipal Group’s...
Brighthouse bidders narrow to TPG, Aquarian in hunt to buy US insurer, sources say
Brighthouse Financial has narrowed down a field of suitors to money manager TPG and Abu Dhabi-backed financial investor Aquarian Holdings, as the U.S. life insurance and annuity provider continues to explore a potential...
Volvo sells stake in China’s SDLG in strategic revamp
Volvo Group on Tuesday said it would sell its 70% stake in China’s Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co (SDLG) and buy its European construction equipment supplier Swecon as it looks to refocus on core...
Parkland shareholders vote for $9.1 billion acquisition by Sunoco
Parkland Corp shareholders on Tuesday voted in favor of a $9.1 billion deal to be acquired by U.S.-based Sunoco. The company said 93.46% votes were for the deal, which will create America’s largest independent...
