Bayer to Buy Calif. Birth-Control Device Maker for $1B by Reuters Apr 29th 2013 7:33AM Bayer has agreed to buy U.S. contraceptive devices maker Conceptus for $1.1 billion, aiming to underpin its position as the world's largest women's healthcare provider.
Few Steps Remain in American Airlines, US Airways Merger by The Associated Press Apr 16th 2013 6:18AM Following bankruptcy court approval, the merger of American Airlines and US Airways faces just a few more hurdles, including approval from the U.S. Justice Department.
Dish Network Bids $25.5 Billion for Sprint Nextel by DailyFinance Staff Apr 15th 2013 9:00AM This could be a big merger Monday: Dish Network is bidding to acquire Sprint Nextel, and Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to buy Life Technologies.
LinkedIn to Buy E-Reader Company Pulse for $90M by The Associated Press Apr 12th 2013 6:40AM Professional networking website LinkedIn is paying about $90 million to acquire Pulse, which makes an e-reader platform used on mobile devices
Burger King CEO Hees to Take Heinz Reins After Buyout by The Associated Press Apr 11th 2013 9:00AM Burger King CEO Bernardo Hees will take the top job at Heinz following its acquisition by investment firm 3G Capital and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
GE Seeks to Grow Energy Business with $3.1B Bid for Lufkin by The Associated Press Apr 8th 2013 9:53AM GE plans to further expand its holdings in the energy industry by buying oilfield-services provider Lufkin Industries for about $2.98 billion.
Germany's Merz Pharma Offers to Buy Obagi for $383.5M by The Associated Press Apr 2nd 2013 9:23AM German drugmaker Merz Pharma said Tuesday that it wants to buy dermatology products maker Obagi for about $383.5 million, topping a previous offer from Valeant.
