All Mergers & acquisitions articles – Page 15
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NewsJD Sports ‘perplexed’ as Footasylum deal knocked back by CMA
JD Sports faces the prospect of having to sell Footaysylum following renewed concerns about the deal from the Competition and Markets Authority.
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Opinion‘Expect more deals to come in grocery retail’
It is undeniable that the grocery sector is white hot with both opportunity and activity.
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NewsMorrisons pension trustees warn of risks around potential takeover
The takeover offers for Morrisons could “potentially weaken” the security of the supermarket’s pension schemes if no additional protections are offered, according to its trustees.
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NewsSainsbury’s braces for bid as American investors circle
The UK’s second largest grocer Sainsbury’s is reportedly being targeted for a takeover by an American private equity firm, amid mounting mergers & acquisitions in the grocery space.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How do CD&R and Fortress’ rival visions for Morrisons compare?
As Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) moves into pole position ahead of Fortress to acquire Morrisons, Retail Week compares the competitors’ strategic plans for the grocer.
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NewsMorrisons backs £7bn takeover offer from ex-Tesco boss Leahy and CD&R
Morrisons has recommended a £7bn offer from private equity giant Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R), which has trumped a rival bid from Fortress.
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NewsAdidas sells Reebok to Authentic Brands Group for $2.5bn
Adidas will sell the Reebok brand to American brand development, marketing and entertainment company Authentic Brands Group (ABG) following a decision earlier this year to focus on its core brand.
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NewsMorrisons suitor CD&R mulls counteroffer as bid deadline extended
Morrisons bidder CD&R is considering an increased offer for the supermarket chain after rival suitor Fortress raised its bid last week.
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NewsFortress increases bid for Morrisons to £6.7bn
The consortium led by US private equity firm Fortress has increased its offer for Morrisons in a bid to fend off rival suitors.
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NewsAsda boss Roger Burnley steps down with immediate effect
Asda boss Roger Burnley has left the grocer with immediate effect, months before he had initially been due to step down – and with no successor in place.
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NewsThe Hut Group snaps up Cult Beauty in £275m deal
The Hut Group has acquired online beauty marketplace Cult Beauty for £275m and raised its full-year sales outlook as a result.
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NewsSweaty Betty acquired by US firm Wolverine in $410m deal
Sweaty Betty has been purchased by US footwear manufacturer Wolverine Worldwide and will join the company’s portfolio of footwear and lifestyle brands, including Hush Puppies and Keds.
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NewsMorrisons suitor CD&R poised to kick off bidding war
Morrisons is bracing itself for a counter takeover offer this week as shareholder opposition mounts against Fortress’ £6.3bn bid.
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NewsFortress expects CMA to clear Morrisons takeover bid
The private equity consortium led by Fortress has said that it does not expect the CMA to oppose its proposed bid for Morrisons following growing opposition from shareholders.
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NewsBloom & Wild snaps up French rival in European expansion drive
Bloom & Wild has acquired French rival Bergamotte for an undisclosed sum, marking its second European acquisition in four months.
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NewsSingaporean sovereign wealth fund joins Fortress Morrisons consortium
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC has joined the consortium bid led by Fortress for supermarket giant Morrisons.
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NewsMorrisons’ largest shareholder hits out at Fortress takeover bid
Morrisons’ largest shareholder Silchester International has refused to give its backing to a £6.3bn takeover by US private equity firm Fortress.
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NewsSephora acquires online beauty retailer Feelunique as ‘first step’ into UK
Sephora has acquired online beauty company Feelunique, which chief executive Martin Brok hailed as the “first step for Sephora’s presence” in the UK.
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NewsMorrisons frontrunner Fortress hints at business review plan
Private equity firm Fortress has hinted that it would launch a wide-ranging review of the Morrisons business if it succeeds in its proposed £6.3bn takeover of the grocer.
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NewsPrivate equity battle for Morrisons set to intensify as CD&R mulls offer
The battle between private equity firms to take over grocery giant Morrisons is set to intensify, with reports that Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is working on another bid.