Mergers and acquisitions1 day agoSamsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top courtThe ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.1 day ago7 Mar 2025Boots gets new US owner in multi-billion dollar dealThere have been reports the Boots chain could be sold off separately by its new owner.7 Mar 202510 Dec 2024Hershey shares jump on Cadbury owner buyout reportA deal between Mondelez and Hershey could create a food giant with sales of almost $50bn a year.10 Dec 20244 Oct 2024Builders' £2.5bn merger backed after monopoly probeThe housebuilding giants' plan gets the go-ahead after a competition probe into two homes projects. 4 Oct 20246 Sep 20247-Eleven owner rejects $38bn buyout offer Japanese owner of convenience store giant says offer from Canadian rival ‘grossly undervalues’ firm.6 Sep 20245 Sep 2024A mega merger aims to reshape India's entertainment landscapeThe deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.5 Sep 20243 Sep 2024P&R backs move to suspend law for telecoms saleThe committee says there are "public benefits" to Sure buying Airtel-Vodaphone that justify the move.3 Sep 202421 Aug 2024Why retail giant 7-Eleven is on a rival's shopping listThe firm is deciding whether to remain in Japanese ownership or return to its Northern American roots.21 Aug 202425 Apr 2024Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo AmericanThe potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.25 Apr 2024...