Kelly defends proposed local authority merger Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Alan Kelly has defended the proposed merger of Cork City and Cork County local authorities. News • 22 Sep 15
Kelly defends proposed local authority merger Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Alan Kelly has defended the proposed merger of Cork City and Cork County local authorities. News • 22 Sep 15
Paddy Power and Betfair agree terms of merger deal The Boards of Paddy Power and Betfair have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended £6 billion all-share merger of the two companies. Business • 08 Sep 15
Paddy Power and Betfair agree terms of merger deal The Boards of Paddy Power and Betfair have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended £6 billion all-share merger of the two companies. Business • 08 Sep 15
Paddy Power and Betfair agree potential merger Paddy Power and Betfair have agreed terms of a potential merger. Business • 07 Sep 15
Paddy Power and Betfair agree potential merger Paddy Power and Betfair have agreed terms of a potential merger. Business • 07 Sep 15
Vodafone says in talks with Liberty on asset swaps Vodafone said it was considering an exchange of selected assets with Liberty Global, putting an end to speculation that a merger between the two companies was on the cards. Business • 05 Jun 15
Vodafone says in talks with Liberty on asset swaps Vodafone said it was considering an exchange of selected assets with Liberty Global, putting an end to speculation that a merger between the two companies was on the cards. Business • 05 Jun 15
Holcim posts a profit while Lafarge reports a loss Swiss cement maker Holcim has today reported a big jump in net profit in the first quarter, while its French merger partner Lafarge posted a loss. Business • 30 Apr 15
Holcim posts a profit while Lafarge reports a loss Swiss cement maker Holcim has today reported a big jump in net profit in the first quarter, while its French merger partner Lafarge posted a loss. Business • 30 Apr 15
Fear factor fades as global M&A hits 7 year high Chief executives got their deal-making confidence back in 2014, encouraged by a clearer outlook for their businesses. Business • 22 Dec 14
Fear factor fades as global M&A hits 7 year high Chief executives got their deal-making confidence back in 2014, encouraged by a clearer outlook for their businesses. Business • 22 Dec 14
Cutrale-Safra unveil sweetened bid for Chiquita Cutrale and Safra last night unveiled a definitive offer to acquire Chiquita Brands International in a new attempt to scuttle the company's plans to combine with Fyffes. Business • 16 Oct 14
Cutrale-Safra unveil sweetened bid for Chiquita Cutrale and Safra last night unveiled a definitive offer to acquire Chiquita Brands International in a new attempt to scuttle the company's plans to combine with Fyffes. Business • 16 Oct 14
Chiquita and Fyffes revise terms of merger Chiquita and Fyffes have agreed to boost Chiquita's ownership of their proposed $526m tie-up to 59.6% from 50.7%. Business • 26 Sep 14
Chiquita and Fyffes revise terms of merger Chiquita and Fyffes have agreed to boost Chiquita's ownership of their proposed $526m tie-up to 59.6% from 50.7%. Business • 26 Sep 14
TUI Travel and TUI agree to form tourism leader German travel group TUI and its British subsidiary TUI Travel have finalised terms over a tie-up that will create the world's biggest tourism operator. Business • 15 Sep 14
TUI Travel and TUI agree to form tourism leader German travel group TUI and its British subsidiary TUI Travel have finalised terms over a tie-up that will create the world's biggest tourism operator. Business • 15 Sep 14
Sharp rise in M&A activity in first half of 2014 There was a sharp increase in the amount of merger and acquisitions activity in the first half of this year when compared to 2013, according to corporate law firm William Fry. Business • 09 Sep 14
Sharp rise in M&A activity in first half of 2014 There was a sharp increase in the amount of merger and acquisitions activity in the first half of this year when compared to 2013, according to corporate law firm William Fry. Business • 09 Sep 14
Dixons Carphone says electricals in strong start Dixons Carphone said its electricals business made a strong start to the year, helped by the soccer World Cup and an improving consumer backdrop. Business • 09 Sep 14
Dixons Carphone says electricals in strong start Dixons Carphone said its electricals business made a strong start to the year, helped by the soccer World Cup and an improving consumer backdrop. Business • 09 Sep 14
Fyffes grants Chiquita waiver to talk with firms Fyffes has granted Chiquita a waiver to engage in talks with juice maker Cutrale and investment firm Safra Group regarding their $611m takeover bid for the company. Business • 08 Sep 14
Fyffes grants Chiquita waiver to talk with firms Fyffes has granted Chiquita a waiver to engage in talks with juice maker Cutrale and investment firm Safra Group regarding their $611m takeover bid for the company. Business • 08 Sep 14
Fyffes sees 40% jump in pre-tax profit Irish fruit group Fyffes has seen its pre-tax profit rise to €31m in the first half of 2014, according to its latest results, up 40% on the same period of last year. Business • 27 Aug 14
Fyffes sees 40% jump in pre-tax profit Irish fruit group Fyffes has seen its pre-tax profit rise to €31m in the first half of 2014, according to its latest results, up 40% on the same period of last year. Business • 27 Aug 14
Burger King in merger talks with Tim Hortons Burger King is in talks to combine with Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons in a deal that would create a fast food powerhouse with a market capitalisation of roughly $18bn. Business • 25 Aug 14
Burger King in merger talks with Tim Hortons Burger King is in talks to combine with Canadian coffee and doughnut chain Tim Hortons in a deal that would create a fast food powerhouse with a market capitalisation of roughly $18bn. Business • 25 Aug 14
Chiquita rejects cash offer from Cutrale Banana giant Chiquita has rejected the takeover bid by Brazil's Cutrale and Safra groups. Business • 15 Aug 14
Chiquita rejects cash offer from Cutrale Banana giant Chiquita has rejected the takeover bid by Brazil's Cutrale and Safra groups. Business • 15 Aug 14
Dixons Carphone to start trading tomorrow A new era in consumer electronics begins tomorrow when Carphone Warehouse and the owner of Currys and PC World join forces under a £3.9 billion merger. Business • 06 Aug 14
Dixons Carphone to start trading tomorrow A new era in consumer electronics begins tomorrow when Carphone Warehouse and the owner of Currys and PC World join forces under a £3.9 billion merger. Business • 06 Aug 14
Fyffes to hold merger-focused EGM in September Fyffes has called an extraordinary general meeting for 17 September in order to seek approval from shareholders for its proposed merger with Chiquita. Business • 29 Jul 14
Fyffes to hold merger-focused EGM in September Fyffes has called an extraordinary general meeting for 17 September in order to seek approval from shareholders for its proposed merger with Chiquita. Business • 29 Jul 14
Mondelez, DE mull brand sales in coffee merger Mondelez International and DE Master Blenders 1753 are considering options including a possible sale of French coffee brands L'Or and Grand Mere as they prepare to merge their coffee businesses, sources familiar with the matter said. Business • 21 Jul 14
Mondelez, DE mull brand sales in coffee merger Mondelez International and DE Master Blenders 1753 are considering options including a possible sale of French coffee brands L'Or and Grand Mere as they prepare to merge their coffee businesses, sources familiar with the matter said. Business • 21 Jul 14
Lafarge, Holcim detail asset sales needed for deal Cement makers Lafarge and Holcim today proposed a series of asset sales across Europe as they seek approval for their merger. Business • 07 Jul 14
Lafarge, Holcim detail asset sales needed for deal Cement makers Lafarge and Holcim today proposed a series of asset sales across Europe as they seek approval for their merger. Business • 07 Jul 14
Vodafone criticises Three-O2 merger terms Vodafone has criticised aspects of the European Commission's decision on the proposed merger between Three and O2, saying it will distort healthy competition and act as a barrier to future investment here. Business • 29 May 14
Vodafone criticises Three-O2 merger terms Vodafone has criticised aspects of the European Commission's decision on the proposed merger between Three and O2, saying it will distort healthy competition and act as a barrier to future investment here. Business • 29 May 14
Dixons and Carphone agree £3.8 billion merger Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail have agreed a £3.8 billion all-share merger. Business • 15 May 14
Dixons and Carphone agree £3.8 billion merger Carphone Warehouse and Dixons Retail have agreed a £3.8 billion all-share merger. Business • 15 May 14
Omnicom, Publicis call off proposed merger The proposed $35 billion merger between Omnicom Group and Publicis has been called off as the challenges in forming the world's largest advertising agency proved too immense for the partners. Business • 09 May 14
Omnicom, Publicis call off proposed merger The proposed $35 billion merger between Omnicom Group and Publicis has been called off as the challenges in forming the world's largest advertising agency proved too immense for the partners. Business • 09 May 14
Shares in Fiat Chrysler fall on quarterly losses Shares in Italian-American auto giant Fiat Chrysler Automobiles were down more than 8% today after the group announced losses of €319m in the first quarter. Business • 07 May 14
Shares in Fiat Chrysler fall on quarterly losses Shares in Italian-American auto giant Fiat Chrysler Automobiles were down more than 8% today after the group announced losses of €319m in the first quarter. Business • 07 May 14
Fyffes and Chiquita revise merger conditions Banana firms Chiquita and Fyffes have revised some of the conditions of their proposed $1.07 billion merger, announced last month, but no material change to the merger will result. Business • 29 Apr 14
Fyffes and Chiquita revise merger conditions Banana firms Chiquita and Fyffes have revised some of the conditions of their proposed $1.07 billion merger, announced last month, but no material change to the merger will result. Business • 29 Apr 14
Global M&A activity tops $1 trillion The value of worldwide mergers and acquisitions announced so far this year has topped $1 trillion. Business • 25 Apr 14
Global M&A activity tops $1 trillion The value of worldwide mergers and acquisitions announced so far this year has topped $1 trillion. Business • 25 Apr 14
