M&A Analysis

The global M&A rebound is continuing to power ahead at full steam. And one industry sector in particular is playing a starring role: the power and energy sector. M&A activity in the... 2011-02-23

Shares in US-based independent Anadarko Petroleum rose during 2010's last day of trading following an unsourced report by a British newspaper that Australian commodities giant... 2011-01-04

Analysts at Exane BMP Paribas have suggested that cosmetics giant L'Oreal could use its considerable cash pile to fund large takeovers in an effort to make the firm a less attractive... 2010-12-29

If you needed any more proof that M&A is back, look no further. Global deal activity is set to return to just shy of 2006 levels (US$3.63trn) next year, bringing M&A back from its post... 2010-11-19

Cash-rich majors and relatively cheap tech stocks are helping feed a high level of deal activity in the sector in the y-t-d. According to Bloomberg data, there have been a total of... 2010-11-02

CFW 's key market view that we will see a continued rise in cross-region acquisitions within the global M&A rebound is continuing to gain credence. According to Thomson Reuters... 2010-10-18

SABMiller's Chief Executive Graham Mackay has admitted that the firm will 'have a look at Foster's'. A planned de-merging of Foster's beer and wine businesses is... 2010-09-27

With hostile takeovers back in the spotlight once again, we are seeing the return of the classic takeover defence: the poison pill. Indeed, in a market where valuations remain relatively... 2010-09-08

With global M&A activity in a bull market at present, an opportunity for money to be made has presented itself for those willing to take a bet on deal completion. Indeed, merger arbitrage,... 2010-09-07

US computer chipset manufacturer Intel Corporation has agreed to buy the Wireless Solutions (WLS) unit of its German-based rival Infineon Technologies for around US$1.4bn in cash. Highly... 2010-09-07