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Whether or not it buys GSK’s consumer health unit, the company is on the hunt for a big acquisition
Analysts express concern over potential deal as GSK investors hold out for £60bn
Investors push for higher price or spin-off after rejecting Unilever’s £50bn offer
Chief executive deSouza attacks regulatory intervention over cancer test company
Sale of Banamex unit could tilt sector dominated by global lenders to more local control
The division jointly owned by Pfizer is due to be spun off in London listing later this year
The consumer goods group would probably have to go higher to win, shouldering heavy debts
Sector enjoys hottest year for deals as buyouts ride British staycation boom
New chief Estelle Brachlianoff will need ‘empathy and stamina’ to transform water and waste group
Plus, a scandal-hit City law firm preps to go public and an American football billionaire chases far-off fortunes in Florence
Plus, Houston emerges as the US’s unexpected new bankruptcy court capital, and Didi looks for a second chance in Hong Kong
US investment group raises bid as acquisition spree sends Australian M&A to record levels
Flush with excess capital and record share prices, Canadian banks are seeking to extend their presence in the US
Plus, Google steps up its Brussels lobbying and companies embark on a borrowing binge
US judge says agency can proceed with revised lawsuit seeking to break up Big Tech platform
Private equity companies are jointly considering an approach for UK chemist, say insiders
Deal values trading firm at $22bn and paves way for initial public offering
US private equity group has had a rocky relationship with lenders since first disclosing stakes in 2017
Brussels concerned about dominance of LNG carrier market as European energy prices soar
Plus, Credit Suisse wants answers from Masayoshi Son, and a talent exodus slashes the ranks at London law firms
Investors are sceptical that this deal is the panacea the ‘Grand Theft Auto’ company needs
Company behind ‘Grand Theft Auto’ to take control of mobile games specialist that created ‘FarmVille’
As share prices surge, a new cohort of buyout groups is preparing to list
Wave of mergers in $2.4tn superannuation sector will create ‘megafunds’ with worldwide imprint
Majority stake represents newest trophy asset for Asia’s richest man
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