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…

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…