Shareholders at pharmaceutical giants Shire and Takeda agree £46bn takeover
Posted on 6 Dec 2018 by The Manufacturer
The deal between Takeda and Shire will make Takeda one of the ten largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Acquisitions
Broadcom makes massive offer to buy chipmaker Qualcomm
Posted on 7 Nov 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
American semiconductor manufacturer, Broadcom, has offered to buy another US rival - Qualcomm - in the largest-ever tech buyout deal in history.
Northrop Grumman to Purchase Orbital ATK
Posted on 26 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based aerospace and defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman last week announced plans for a multi-billion dollar acquisition of Orbital ATK.
Great Wall confirms interest in buying Fiat-Chrysler
Posted on 22 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Chinese automotive manufacturer Great Wall Motor Co. is reportedly looking to buy European auto-making conglomerate Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
BASF expands in 3D printing with new acquisition
Posted on 22 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
German chemicals manufacturer BASF announced last week that it will acquire 3D printing company Innofil3D.
Dubai Aerospace to acquire AWAS Aviation Capital
Posted on 26 Apr 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has this week announced its intention to acquire Irish aircraft leasing company Awas Aviation Capital.
Intel to buy autonomous car tech company Mobileye
Posted on 15 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based silicon chip manufacturer Intel is planning to buy Israeli autonomous car technology company Mobileye.
Airbus sells off Defense Electronics business
Posted on 8 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
European defense and aerospace company, Airbus Group has this week announced that it has finalized the sale of its Defense Electronics subsidiary.
Carver Group announces Canadian acquisition
Posted on 6 Jan 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Family-owned HVAC manufacturer, Carver Group has announced the acquisition of Canadian-based Applied Comfort Solutions in a move aimed at strengthening its product portfolio and open routes to the US market. Rockwell Collins to acquire B/E Aerospace
Posted on 25 Oct 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
Aircraft avionics producer Rockwell Collins has this week announced plans to acquire aviation interior fitter B/E Aerospace.