Coverage: Becton Dickinson to buy CR Bard for $24 billion
Medical technology company Becton Dickinson & Co. announced Sunday that it’s acquiring rival C.R. Bard Inc. for $24 billion, another deal in a consolidating industry. Jonathan Spicer of Reuters had the news: The companies said both boards of directors approved the “definitive agreement” which values Bard shares at $317.00 each. The shares closed trading Friday at […]
WSJ seeks deputy deals team editor
The Wall Street Journal seeks an accomplished journalist to help lead our Deals team. This group of reporters is at the beating heart of the Journal’s coverage — breaking huge deal scoops, telling tales of corporate intrigue, and delving into the pressing philosophical issues about how companies are run in the modern era. The position […]
Coverage: Cardinal Health falls despite medical supplies deal
Shares of Cardinal Health Inc. fell by 12 percent on Tuesday after the company said earnings this year will be on the low end of projections and despite it announcing a deal to acquire Medtronic’s medical supplies business for $6.1 billion. Ankur Banerjee and Akankshita Mukhopadhyay of Reuters had the news: The company’s shares tumbled 12 […]
WSJ seeks Asia deals editor
The Wall Street Journal is looking for an accomplished reporter/manager to lead our team covering deals and finance in Asia. China has spawned a generation of little known firms that are shaking up the world of M&A, a multi-trillion business in opaque and sometimes sketchy investment products, a cohort of advisers who have muscled out […]
Coverage: Krispy Kreme parent buying Panera Bread for $7 billion
JAB, the investment firm that controls the Krispy Kreme chain and coffee brands Keurig, Peet’s and Caribou, announced the $7-billion deal Wednesday to acquire Panera Bread. Nathan Bomey and Zlati Meyer of USA Today had the news: Though known for its sandwiches, Panera is a major seller of coffee. Panera’s ascension as one of the most successful fast-casual chains […]
FT launches M&A newsletter “Due Diligence”
The Financial Times has started an email newsletter called “Due Diligence” covering merger and acquisition news. “Due Diligence” is for premium subscription readers and will come out Tuesday through Friday. The goal is to create something that helps readers find their way through the increasingly complex world of mergers and acquisitions. “There are already many […]
Mergermarket/Dealreporter seeks Midwest editor
The editor will act as our team leader in the Chicago office, overseeing day-to-day editorial operations for Mergermarket and Dealreporter. Key responsibilities Managing team of reporters Writing and editing content on M&A and capital markets Regular external meetings to develop sources Key skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A track record, or proven potential, to […]
Reuters seeks M&A reporter in London
Reuters is looking for an experienced scoop-driven M&A reporter to break stories on market-moving deals, one of the newsiest, most market-sensitive parts of the file. Major Responsibilities / Accountabilities: The successful candidate will regularly break news on the most competitive M&A deals in EMEA, helping Reuters to report market-moving news that is regularly the most-read […]
Coverage: Neiman Marcus puts itself up for sale
Luxury fashion retailer Neiman Marcus Group said on Tuesday that it was exploring options, including changes to its capital structure or a sale, as it seeks relief from a swelling debt load amid renewed buyout interest from Hudson’s Bay Co. Lauren Hirsch and Jessica DiNapoli of Reuters had the news: The announcement follows a Reuters report earlier this […]
Coverage: Intel makes play to join self-driving car business
Intel Corp. agreed to buy Israeli autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye for $15.3 billion on Monday in a deal that thrusts the U.S. chipmaker into competition with rivals Nvidia Corp. and Qualcomm Inc. to develop driverless systems for global automakers. Tova Cohen, Ari Rabinovitch and Paul Lienert of Reuters had the news: The pricey acquisition of Mobileye […]
