All Mergers & acquisitions Articles
Sandvik deepens its footprint as a supplier in fast-growing market with Shanghai Jianshe Luqiao Machinery acquisition.
Holcim has bought several aggregates operations and ready-mix concrete plants in Switzerland and France.
Heijmans sells controlling stake in UK subsidiary as part of non-core asset-shedding strategy.
KBR broadens its reach in the material handling and processing markets.
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Jacobs has bought a number of Aker Solutions' process and construction operations for a cash purchase price of US$ 675 million.
Bilfinger Berger has sold its Valemus Australia subsidiary to Sydney-based property developer Lend Lease for US$ 966 million.
The Hochtief board has recommended that shareholders reject ACS’s increased takeover bid, labelling it “financially inadequate”.
Spanish construction group ACS has upped its offer for German rival Hochtief by +12,5%.
Hochtief considers the € 2,7 billion (US$ 3,5 billion) all share offer “financially inadequate”.
Strategic investment raises new funds and puts up new barrier to ACS acquisition.
BaFin gives the green light to what Hochtief views as a hostile takeover bid
Russian investor buys back into Strabag. At the same time, the Austrian contractor has announced plans to buy a minority stake in the group’s infrastructure company.
Takeovers Panel to rule on full acquisition of Leighton should ACS gain control of Hochtief.
Majority of ownership has indicated approval to issue up to 157 million new shares.
Russian oligarch given more time for legal formalities in his re-acquisition of a 25% stake in the Austrian contractor.
Canadian contractor to work with Brazil’s Alusa to target EPC work.
US house builder spends US$ 740 million on delinquent loans and uncompleted properties.
Possible requirement to fully acquire Leighton would make takeover too expensive.
Italian-Thai Development has sold its 15% stake in the Nam Theun 2 scheme in Laos, one of largest hydropower schemes in south-east Asia.
Bidding war may ensue as Hyundai Group and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group battle over a 35% stake in Korea's largest contractor.