Acquisitions

Dubai Aerospace to acquire AWAS Aviation Capital

AWAS leases a number of aircraft types, including the Boeing 747 (pictured). Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

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

Intel will make use of Mobileye's autonomous vehicle technology. Image courtesy of Intel.

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

Airbus Defense Electronics manufactured systems for the F-16 fighter jet (pictured). Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

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.

Rockwell Collins to acquire B/E Aerospace

Rockwell Collins outfits aircraft with avionics and digital systems. Image courtesy of Rockwell Collins.

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.

Dell and EMC merge to form world’s largest privately-controlled tech company

Posted on 1 Oct 2016 by The Manufacturer

In September 2016, Dell Technologies announced the completion of the acquisition of EMC Corporation, creating a unique family of businesses that provides the essential infrastructure for companies to build their digital future.

Bayer to acquire Monsanto for $66bn

Bayer already has a significant crop protection business. Image courtesy of Bayer.

Posted on 18 Sep 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

German pharmaceutical and chemical company Bayer AG this week announced plans to acquire US biotech firm Monsanto.

Tesla SolarCity deal to allow houses to generate and store electricity

A computer rendering of the completed Gigafactory. Image courtesy of Tesla

Posted on 31 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Tesla has received approval to acquire solar panel company SolarCity for $2.6bn, in a move which comes at a financial crossroads for a solar industry, which is facing the prospect of an oversupply of solar panels.

Pfizer to acquire cancer drug maker Medivation

Pfizer is interested in continuing Medivation's research into anti-cancer drugs. Image courtesy of Pfizer.

Posted on 24 Aug 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

US based pharmaceuticals company Pfizer Inc. has this week announced a massive new acquisition plan.

Samsung reportedly in talks to acquire Fiat auto parts unit

Samsung is looking to take over Fiat auto parts maker, Magneti Marelli. Fiat has recently released the new Fiat 500 Riva, which the company calls 'The Smallest Yacht in the world' and a 'symbol of outstanding Italian beauty' - image courtesy of Fiat.

Posted on 10 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Samsung is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Magneti Marelli, the auto components manufacturing arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

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