The Virginia-based confectionery, pet care, and food products giant has unveiled an offering to help finance its takeover of Pringles maker Kellanova in what is expected to be one of the largest acquisition financing deals this year.
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Mars prices $26B 8-part bond, highlights big M&A financing week
The Virginia-based confectionery, pet care, and food products giant has unveiled an offering to help finance its takeover of Pringles maker Kellanova in what is expected to be one of the largest acquisition financing deals this year. Read here
Microsoft’s $13B OpenAI tie-up gets UK clearance
Britain’s antitrust watchdog has concluded that the deal between the two American companies doesn’t qualify for a full probe under merger rules, ending months of uncertainty over the tie-up. Read here
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Onsemi discloses Allegro takeover bid at $6.9B
The Arizona-headquartered semiconductor manufacturer is offering $35.10 per share for the New Hampshire-based magnetic sensors and power chip specialist, up from a proposal of $34.50. Read here
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Tesla to build new megafactory in Texas
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UK competition body clears $35B Synopsys-Ansys deal
Britain's regulator has approved the chip-design-software maker’s deal to buy the simulation software firm after accepting certain remedies from the US companies. Read here
Seven & i to sell non-core shares to Bain for $4.7B
The Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is likely to offload most of its non-core business holding company stake to the Boston-based investment firm. Read here
UAE’s $51B pledge for Turkey struggles to take off
Abu Dhabi’s intended investment is faltering two years after it was announced, as a rebound in Ankara’s economic fortunes has emboldened local firms. Read here
Ecopetrol plans $2B more debt to fund acquisitions
Colombia's majority state-owned oil producer is planning to raise additional debt to finance investments, and would consider seeking funds from banks and capital markets. Read here