M&A

The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Thursday January 29, 2015: Report United Technologies Looking at Textron as Potential Acquisition The Rumor:Shares of Textron (NYSE: TXT) rose Thursday, on a report from The Deal, that United Technologies was...

The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Wednesday January 28, 2015: CommScope Agrees to Acquire TE Connectivity's Telecom, Enterprise, Wireless Businesses for $3B in Cash The Deal:TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) announced Wednesday, it has agreed to...

Steve Madden (Nasdaq: SHOO), a leading designer and marketer of fashion footwear and accessories for women, men and children, today announced that it has acquired the intellectual property and related assets of Blondo, a fashion-oriented footwear brand specializing in waterproof leather boots,...

The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Tuesday January 27, 2015: Lattice Semiconductor to Acquire Silicon Image Through All-Cash Tender Offer of $7.30/Share The Deal:Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) and Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ:...

ICL (NYSE and TASE: ICL), a global manufacturer of products that fulfill essential needs in the agriculture, processed food and engineered materials markets, today announced that its ICL Food Specialties business unit ("ICL FS") has entered into a share purchase agreement ("SPA") to acquire...

Hershey Co (NYSE: HSY) was unchanged Tuesday on a report it will acquire California jerky maker Krave for between $200 million and $300 million. Citing unnamed sources, Reuters said the deal is aimed at expanding Hershey's products beyond candy into portable snacks. Krave makes premium...

Shares of Silicon Image, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIMG) soared over 20 percent on Tuesday following an announcement that Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: LSCC) will acquire the company for $7.30 per share, or approximately $600 million. The joint-press release cited key benefits of the deal,...

Following the market opening Tuesday, the Dow traded down 1.67 percent to 17,384.08, while the NASDAQ dipped 1.72 percent to 4,689.86. The S&P also fell, dropping 1.31 percent to 2,030.15. Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Tuesday, utilities shares were relative leaders, up on the...

Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a leading global provider of Commerce-as-a-Service solutions, announced today it is increasing its offerings in India through a strategic partnership with local ecommerce provider Net Distribution Services Pvt Ltd (NDS). The partnership, which combines the power...

The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Monday January 26, 2015 Lakes Entertainment, Golden Gaming Announce Merger Agreement The Deal:Lakes Entertainment Inc., and Golden Gaming, owner and operator of Golden Gaming, LLC, announced Monday a Plan of...

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), an international transportation services company, announced today the acquisition of a Land Rover dealership in Darien, Connecticut. The company estimates the dealership will generate approximately $50 million of revenue annually. Penske Automotive...

LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) today announced that it acquired The Westin Market Street in San Francisco, California for $350.0 million. The Company funded the acquisition with cash on hand and borrowings from its senior unsecured credit facility. Executive Suite (Photo: Business Wire)...

Midway through trading Monday, the Dow traded down 0.12 percent to 17,651.18 while the NASDAQ slipped 0.03 percent to 4,756.38. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.01 percent to 2,051.54. Leading and Lagging Sectors In trading on Monday, energy shares were relative leaders, up on the day by...

Citizens Commercial Banking, of Citizens Financial Group, just released a new infographic that focuses on M&A activity. "Twenty five percent of mid-market companies are in the process of acquiring another firm, and nearly half of larger mid-market companies are actively buying,"...

Shares of Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) surged higher Monday following an announcement that the company will acquire Auden Mckenzie for approximately £306 million in cash. According to the press release, the company will be acquired on a debt free basis. The deal includes a two-year royalty on...