Mergers And Acquisitions In 2014 (Thus Far)

Google GOOG is on a bit of an acquisition spree, but it is far from the only company that is buying up startups and stalwarts this year. As most Benzinga readers are aware, Comcast CMCSA and Time Warner Cable TWC recently announced a massive merger. Actavis ACT and Forest Laboratories FRX announced a mega merger as well. Facebook FB paid a large sum for WhatsApp. Jos. A. Bank JOSB is buying Eddie Bauer. Amazon AMZN acquired a game developer. Criteo CRTO picked up Tedemis. And Apple AAPL bought a couple startups. Click through the slideshow to see what other companies are merging in 2014.