Mergers and acquisitions12 Feb 2026US antitrust chief resigns amid tensions with Trump officialsThe departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies. 12 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Netflix and Warner Bros struggle to defend mergerConcerns were raised by a subcommittee including potential price rises and the future of cinemas.3 Feb 202620 Jan 2026Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offerIt is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.20 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Guernsey investors buy Jersey restaurant companyJPRestaurants, which runs Banjo, Oyster Box and Jersey Crab Shack, is sold for an undisclosed sum.12 Jan 20263 Nov 2025Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol-maker for more than $40bnThe deal will unite two giants in the over-the-counter health business, bringing together brands like Kleenex and Benadryl.3 Nov 202525 Aug 2025Keurig Dr Pepper to buy Peet's coffee for $18bnTwo of the world's biggest coffee firms are to combine as the industry grapples with tariffs and high prices for beans. 25 Aug 202529 Jul 2025Merger could create first coast-to-coast US freight railroadUnion Pacific agrees to buy Norfolk Southern, establishing a $250bn colossus with 50,000 miles of track.29 Jul 202517 Jul 2025Samsung boss cleared of fraud by South Korea's top courtThe ruling comes after Lee Jae-yong was acquitted of all charges in two earlier trials.17 Jul 20257 Mar 2025Boots gets new US owner in multi-billion dollar dealThere have been reports the Boots chain could be sold off separately by its new owner.7 Mar 2025...
