Holcim and Lafarge announce merger deal Switzerland's Holcim has unveiled an all-share deal to buy France's Lafarge, which will create the world's biggest cement maker with combined sales of €32 billion. Business • 07 Apr 14
Holcim and Lafarge announce merger deal Switzerland's Holcim has unveiled an all-share deal to buy France's Lafarge, which will create the world's biggest cement maker with combined sales of €32 billion. Business • 07 Apr 14
Value of M&A deals down 26% last year A total of €18.9 billion was spent on mergers and acquisitions in Ireland last year, according to law firm William Fry. Business • 28 Mar 14
Value of M&A deals down 26% last year A total of €18.9 billion was spent on mergers and acquisitions in Ireland last year, according to law firm William Fry. Business • 28 Mar 14
Fyffes' shares soar on Chiquita merger deal Shares in Fyffes have closed over 46% higher in Dublin after the company announced that it will merge with Chiquita to create the world's largest banana supplier. Business • 10 Mar 14
Fyffes' shares soar on Chiquita merger deal Shares in Fyffes have closed over 46% higher in Dublin after the company announced that it will merge with Chiquita to create the world's largest banana supplier. Business • 10 Mar 14
EU clears Publicis, Omnicom advertising merger The European Commission has today cleared a €26.5 billion merger between Publicis and Omnicom which will create the world's biggest advertising company. Business • 09 Jan 14
EU clears Publicis, Omnicom advertising merger The European Commission has today cleared a €26.5 billion merger between Publicis and Omnicom which will create the world's biggest advertising company. Business • 09 Jan 14
US Airways and American free to merge US Airways Group and American Airlines will be allowed to merge to become the world's largest airline. Business • 13 Nov 13
US Airways and American free to merge US Airways Group and American Airlines will be allowed to merge to become the world's largest airline. Business • 13 Nov 13
AG Barr drops Britvic bid after new offer rejected Drinks maker AG Barr has called time on a merger with Robinsons firm Britvic after its revised approach was snubbed despite competition clearance for the tie-up. Business • 11 Jul 13
AG Barr drops Britvic bid after new offer rejected Drinks maker AG Barr has called time on a merger with Robinsons firm Britvic after its revised approach was snubbed despite competition clearance for the tie-up. Business • 11 Jul 13
American Airlines gets court approval for merger American Airlines has won bankruptcy court approval to combine with US Airways and form the world's biggest airline. Business • 28 Mar 13
American Airlines gets court approval for merger American Airlines has won bankruptcy court approval to combine with US Airways and form the world's biggest airline. Business • 28 Mar 13
American, US Airways announce $11 billion merger American Airlines and US Airways have agreed to merge in an $11 billion deal to create the world's biggest airline. Business • 14 Feb 13
American, US Airways announce $11 billion merger American Airlines and US Airways have agreed to merge in an $11 billion deal to create the world's biggest airline. Business • 14 Feb 13
Britvic and Barr AG in £1.4 billion merger Drinks brands Robinsons squash and Irn-Bru are to be poured into the same company after their makers unveiled a £1.4 billion sterling merger deal. Business • 14 Nov 12
Britvic and Barr AG in £1.4 billion merger Drinks brands Robinsons squash and Irn-Bru are to be poured into the same company after their makers unveiled a £1.4 billion sterling merger deal. Business • 14 Nov 12
Ryanair welcomes possible merger of Greek airlines Ryanair has welcomed the announcement by the Greek airline Aegean that it intends to acquire the former Greek flag carrier Olympic Air, subject to EU Competition clearance. Business • 22 Oct 12
Ryanair welcomes possible merger of Greek airlines Ryanair has welcomed the announcement by the Greek airline Aegean that it intends to acquire the former Greek flag carrier Olympic Air, subject to EU Competition clearance. Business • 22 Oct 12
BAE and EADS merger 'called off' The proposed £28 billion sterling merger of defence giants BAE Systems and EADS is off, sources said today. Business • 10 Oct 12
BAE and EADS merger 'called off' The proposed £28 billion sterling merger of defence giants BAE Systems and EADS is off, sources said today. Business • 10 Oct 12
Britvic, AG Barr get more time to decide on merger British soft drinks group Britvic and Irn-Bru maker AG Barr have been given more time to decide on the £1.3 billion sterling merger. Business • 03 Oct 12
Britvic, AG Barr get more time to decide on merger British soft drinks group Britvic and Irn-Bru maker AG Barr have been given more time to decide on the £1.3 billion sterling merger. Business • 03 Oct 12
