Merger
UK’s competition watchdog approves £2.2bn oil merger
The UK’s competition watchdog has approved a £2.2bn oil merger between Wood Group and Amec Foster Wheeler. The companies agreed to…
Walgreens Boots Alliance abandons plans to acquire Rite Aid
Drugstore giant Walgreen Boots Alliance dropped its $7.37bn takeover bid to buy US-based rival Rite Aid on Thursday. Instead Walgreens…
Tesco and Booker request to fast-track competition investigation
Tesco, the UK's biggest supermarket chain and Booker, the UK's largest food wholesaler asked the competition regulator to fast-track its…
Tesco’s £3.7bn Booker deal faces scrutiny from competition watchdog
The competition watchdog has launched an initial investigation into Tesco's planned £3.7bn takeover of Booker, the largest UK wholesaler. The combined company…
A Just Eat and Hungryhouse merger could threaten restaurants, says regulator
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) could launch an in-depth investigation into food delivery service Just Eat's planned acquisition of…
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Vodafone India and Idea Cellular merge
India’s telecoms industry is the midst of a shake-up as Vodafone India confirms it is acquiring Idea Cellular. Together the…