The European Commission said Germany’s Bayer (BAYGn.DE) had submitted commitments aimed at easing competition concerns over its $66 billion takeover of U.S. agrochemicals group Monsanto (MON.N), suggesting the...
Germany sets EU tone with tighter curbs on foreign takeovers
Germany has become the first European Union country to tighten its rules on foreign corporate takeovers, following a series of Chinese deals giving access to Western technology and expertise. The new regulations will...
China M&A scrutiny to cast shadow on Asia deals volume
China’s outbound M&A volumes nearly halved in the first six months of 2017 following Beijing’s crackdown on capital outflows, data showed, and its new scrutiny of acquisitive groups, including Anbang and...
Chinese-owned Syngenta eyes Bayer assets to bolster seeds
Switzerland’s Syngenta, the crop protection company acquired by ChemChina, has vowed to bulk up its seeds business and join the chase for assets rival Bayer must sell to gain regulatory approval for its takeover...
Andhra Pradesh ties up with TUV Rheinland to test medical devices
German technical services provider TUV Rheinland’s Indian subsidiary has partnered with Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) to create an infrastructure for Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI/EMC) at an investment of Rs...
Dow, DuPont merger wins U.S. antitrust approval with conditions
DuPont (DD.N) and Dow Chemical Co (DOW.N) have won U.S. antitrust approval to merge on condition that the companies sell certain crop protection products and other assets, according to a court filing on Thursday. The...
DuPont in asset deal with FMC, delays close of Dow merger
DuPont said on Friday it would buy a unit of FMC Corp and sell its crop protection business to the company to win European Union approval for its merger with Dow Chemical, and delayed the deal’s closing for the...
M&A scrutiny dampens China lending
Chinese companies have completed only US$1.1bn of merger-and-acquisitions loans so far this year, as government efforts to curb capital outflows and “irrational” overseas takeovers have taken a toll on event...
Bayer, Monsanto start $2.5 billion asset sale to get merger clearance: sources
German drug and crop chemical maker Bayer and U.S. seeds company Monsanto are launching asset sales worth roughly $2.5 billion as they seek regulatory clearance for their $66 billion merger, people close to the matter...
HPE to buy Nimble Storage for $1.09 billion
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co said it would buy data storage provider Nimble Storage Inc for $1.09 billion in cash, to expand its presence in the fast-growing flash storage business. HPE Chief Executive Officer Meg...
EU regulators set to clear Dow, DuPont deal: sources
Dow Chemical (DOW.N) and DuPont (DD.N) are set to win EU antitrust approval for their $130 billion merger, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, one of three mega deals in the agrochemicals industry...
Actelion, Syngenta takeovers set to shake up Swiss SMI index
The looming foreign takeovers of biotech group Actelion and agrochemicals firm Syngenta look set to trigger the biggest shake-up in the Swiss blue-chip SMI index.SSMI in years just as passive investing makes membership...