Reuters seeks M&A reporter in New York
Reuters is looking for an experienced and highly competitive business journalist to be part of its U.S. deals team and report on deals in the technology, media and telecommunication sectors. The role requires a deep understanding of how corporate executives and dealmakers operate, strong source-building and networking skills, and the ability to quickly and methodically familiarize oneself […]
Deals editor Banerjee leaving Bloomberg for tech company
Devin Banerjee, who helps oversee North American mergers and acquisitions coverage for Bloomberg News, is leaving the organization. Here is his farewell note sent to his colleagues: Friends – Looking back on the past seven years, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for the opportunities Bloomberg has given me. Most of all, I’m grateful to the people […]
Coverage: Axa is in talks to purchase insurer XL Group
French insurance company Axa SA is in advanced talks to buy XL Group Ltd., a property and casualty insurer with a market value of $11 billion. Matthew Monks, Manuel Baigorri, Ruth David and Dinesh Nair of Bloomberg News had the story: Buying XL, which sells insurance to other insurers, would bolster Axa’s casualty coverage business in the U.S., and […]
Coverage: GE looks to sell engine business and rebound
General Electric Co. is exploring a sale of its industrial gas engine business that could be worth as much as $2 billion as the conglomerate looks to rebound from multiple problems. Harry Brumpton and Greg Roumeliotis of Reuters had the story: The move comes after Chief Executive Officer John Flannery, who took over as CEO last summer, indicated to […]
Coverage: Roche is buying Flatiron Health for $1.9 billion
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche Group is buying Flatiron Health, an Alphabet-backed cancer-focused startup founded by two former Google employees, for $1.9 billion. Christina Farr of CNBC.com had the news: Flatiron was valued at $1.2 billion when it raised its last round from Roche in 2016. Medical distribution giant McKesson was also interested in buying the company, sources say. Alongside […]
Board tension at Thomson Reuters over deal
Thomson Reuters Corp., the parent of the Reuters financial news service, recently pressed ahead with plans to sell part of its business to Blackstone Group LP for $17 billion despite chairman David Thomson’s concerns that directors failed to seek a higher price or consider other buyers, reports Jacquie McNish and David Wighton of The Wall […]
Coverage: General Dynamics is buying CSRA for $6.8 billion
General Dynamics Corp., the maker of Abrams tanks and nuclear submarines, agreed to buy CSRA Inc. for about $6.8 billion to expand its computer-services offerings for government agencies and military customers. Phil Serafino and Thomas Black of Bloomberg News had the story: CSRA holders will receive $40.75 a share in cash, General Dynamics said in a statement Monday, a 32 percent premium over the […]
Forbes acquires The Memo to expand European editorial
Forbes Media announced Monday the acquisition of British online business publication The Memo for an undisclosed amount. The deal will result in the first full-fledged editorial team that’s focused on European content, with The Memo founder and editor Alex Wood taking on the role as European editor. Forbes plans to use The Memo’s editorial staff […]
Acuris seeks financial services M&A reporter in New York
Mergermarket and Dealreporter, online financial news services read by deal makers and investors, are looking for a reporter based in New York to cover M&A deals and corporate strategy in the financial services and real estate sectors. With interest rates rising and the Trump administration looking to reduce regulation, financial services deal making is expected to increase […]
Dealreporter seeks M&A antitrust reporter in DC
Dealreporter is looking to hire a full time reporter to cover M&A antitrust in Washington DC. This exciting role will involve writing breaking news and detailed analysis on antitrust investigations on high-profile mergers. With a strong focus on investigative reporting, the right candidate should be as comfortable working independently as collaborating with a strong team […]
