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This acquisition effectively takes WeddingWire global, a jump in reach that companies face when they expand overseas. From an acquisition strategy standpoint, international mergers and acquisitions present another set of hurdles to gain clearance. The company's statement about the acquisition emphasized the global nature of the wedding industry and represented the deal as savvy positioning to gain wider recognition.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This acquisition effectively takes WeddingWire global, a jump in reach that companies face when they expand overseas. From an acquisition strategy standpoint, international mergers and acquisitions present another set of hurdles to gain clearance. The company's statement about the acquisition emphasized the global nature of the wedding industry and represented the deal as savvy positioning to gain wider recognition. </div>

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After a fast and furious year of mergers and acquisitions, industry analysts have turned their attention toward 2015 to size up the potential for continued growth. One area of M&A that's expected to increase its impact in the New Year is banking. According to the Bank Director's 2015 Bank M&A Survey, roughly 50 percent of the participating financial institutions hoped to acquire another organization in 2015.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">After a fast and furious year of mergers and acquisitions, industry analysts have turned their attention toward 2015 to size up the potential for continued growth. One area of M&A that's expected to increase its impact in the New Year is banking. According to the Bank Director's 2015 Bank M&A Survey, roughly 50 percent of the participating financial institutions hoped to acquire another organization in 2015.</div>

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How to Create Successful Mergers and Acquisitions - 0 views

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When two organizations can provide mutually valuable benefits, then a merger is likely limited for achievements. This implies that the shareholders from both organizations should recognize higher profits after the organizations have specific, so preparing is hugely important in the starting levels.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When two organizations can provide mutually valuable benefits, then a merger is likely limited for achievements. This implies that the shareholders from both organizations should recognize higher profits after the organizations have specific, so preparing is hugely important in the starting levels.</div>

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PricewaterhouseCoopers: Auto mergers at a 7-year high - 0 views

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According to a new study, the rate of mergers in the global auto industry has reached a seven-year high. In the first half of 2014, 250 deals in the industry, valued at $27.5 billion, marked a 13 percent increase over last year, which saw 222 deals.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to a new study, the rate of mergers in the global auto industry has reached a seven-year high. In the first half of 2014, 250 deals in the industry, valued at $27.5 billion, marked a 13 percent increase over last year, which saw 222 deals.</div>

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After a merger, Elance-oDesk raises $30 million in capital - 0 views

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Closing a merger is hardly the end of the road. With restructuring and integration efforts abound, the cost in time, energy and financial resources begins when a deal is finalized. Many companies find themselves in need of additional capital to implement plans for growth and long-term strategic development, especially for tech companies looking to reach the next level.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Closing a merger is hardly the end of the road. With restructuring and integration efforts abound, the cost in time, energy and financial resources begins when a deal is finalized. Many companies find themselves in need of additional capital to implement plans for growth and long-term strategic development, especially for tech companies looking to reach the next level.</div>

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Two companies that have devoted themselves to making wireless charging a reality have announced a merger. The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) are research and development firms with members in the tech industry. While they've long been at odds pursuing breakthroughs in wireless charging technology, combining their efforts could help put the technology on shelves sooner.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two companies that have devoted themselves to making wireless charging a reality have announced a merger. The Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP) and Power Matters Alliance (PMA) are research and development firms with members in the tech industry. While they've long been at odds pursuing breakthroughs in wireless charging technology, combining their efforts could help put the technology on shelves sooner.</div>

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Tech firms find niches in the health care space - 0 views

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The last two years have marked rapid growth in health care mergers and acquisitions. From merging hospitals to pharmaceutical companies buying small biotech startups, the medical field is rife with opportunity and examples of successful mergers. The key word is "solutions."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The last two years have marked rapid growth in health care mergers and acquisitions. From merging hospitals to pharmaceutical companies buying small biotech startups, the medical field is rife with opportunity and examples of successful mergers. The key word is "solutions."</div>

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Now is the time for mergers and acquisitions - 0 views

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Many tech industry companies are beginning to get antsy. This feeling stems from two recent major mergers that were announced just in the past few weeks. The first involves two competing semiconductor companies, Western Digital and SanDisk, where the latter company was acquired in a $19 billion merger.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many tech industry companies are beginning to get antsy. This feeling stems from two recent major mergers that were announced just in the past few weeks. The first involves two competing semiconductor companies, Western Digital and SanDisk, where the latter company was acquired in a $19 billion merger.</div>

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Palo Alto Networks - a network security company based in Santa Clara, California - just made its first acquisition. According to The Var Guy, an online information technology (IT) resource, the business agreement involves the purchase of Morta Security - an enterprise-focused cyber security startup created by former National Security Agency (NSA) employees - for an unknown amount of money.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Palo Alto Networks - a network security company based in Santa Clara, California - just made its first acquisition. According to The Var Guy, an online information technology (IT) resource, the business agreement involves the purchase of Morta Security - an enterprise-focused cyber security startup created by former National Security Agency (NSA) employees - for an unknown amount of money.</div>

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On Monday, January 13, Suntory Holdings Limited and Beam Inc. jointly announced plans for the former to acquire all outstanding shares of the latter for a total of approximately $16 billion. According to the companies' press release, the transaction is expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 2014.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On Monday, January 13, Suntory Holdings Limited and Beam Inc. jointly announced plans for the former to acquire all outstanding shares of the latter for a total of approximately $16 billion. According to the companies' press release, the transaction is expected to be finalized during the second quarter of 2014.</div>

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Mergers and Acquisitions Company - Google acquires Nest Labs for $3.2 billion - 0 views

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Andrew thomson on 22 Jan 14

Internet giant Google recently announced the $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest Labs Inc., the company behind a home automation product called the Nest Learning Thermostat that learns users' behaviors and preferences over time to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Internet giant Google recently announced the $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest Labs Inc., the company behind a home automation product called the Nest Learning Thermostat that learns users' behaviors and preferences over time to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills.</div>

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Mergers Acquisitions Company - Lenovo acquires IBM's x86 server business for $2.3 billion - 0 views

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According to USA Today, Lenovo is the biggest personal computer (PC) manufacturer in the world, having surpassed Hewlett Packard in mid-2013. That being said, this agreement will give Lenovo the resources it needs to position itself as a leading mobile device and enterprise server company as well. While Lenovo already has its own server business, the news outlet notes that it's a fraction of the size of IBM's.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to USA Today, Lenovo is the biggest personal computer (PC) manufacturer in the world, having surpassed Hewlett Packard in mid-2013. That being said, this agreement will give Lenovo the resources it needs to position itself as a leading mobile device and enterprise server company as well. While Lenovo already has its own server business, the news outlet notes that it's a fraction of the size of IBM's.</div>

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Mergers Acquisitions Company - VMware purchases AirWatch for $1.54 billion - 0 views

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According to the source, Atlanta-based AirWatch provides mobile device management software - as well as other enterprise solutions - for upwards of 10,000 global customers. The company has nine different offices around the world and a total of about 1,600 employees. As part of the deal, the Atlanta headquarters will likely expand and become the hub of mobile operations for VMware.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to the source, Atlanta-based AirWatch provides mobile device management software - as well as other enterprise solutions - for upwards of 10,000 global customers. The company has nine different offices around the world and a total of about 1,600 employees. As part of the deal, the Atlanta headquarters will likely expand and become the hub of mobile operations for VMware.</div>

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According to The VAR Guy, an online information technology resource, this deal will give Lenovo the opportunity to break into the American smartphone market. In a Google blog post, CEO Larry Page explained that Lenovo, which recently surpassed Hewlett Packard as the largest personal computer (PC) manufacturer in the world, will be able to better serve the Motorola Mobility business, which includes products like the Moto G and the Moto X.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to The VAR Guy, an online information technology resource, this deal will give Lenovo the opportunity to break into the American smartphone market. In a Google blog post, CEO Larry Page explained that Lenovo, which recently surpassed Hewlett Packard as the largest personal computer (PC) manufacturer in the world, will be able to better serve the Motorola Mobility business, which includes products like the Moto G and the Moto X.</div>

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As evidenced by this recent agreement, business acquisitions can provide companies with the resources they need to satisfy their customers' robust needs and expand their offerings. In most cases, these deals are advantageous to everyone involved, which is why they are so popular in a number of different industries.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As evidenced by this recent agreement, business acquisitions can provide companies with the resources they need to satisfy their customers' robust needs and expand their offerings. In most cases, these deals are advantageous to everyone involved, which is why they are so popular in a number of different industries.</div>

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Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world's largest maker of laboratory equipment, recently announced that it had completed its acquisition of Life Technologies Corporation. The deal, valued at $13.6 billion, was originally announced in April 2013, but was put on hold pending antitrust approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world's largest maker of laboratory equipment, recently announced that it had completed its acquisition of Life Technologies Corporation. The deal, valued at $13.6 billion, was originally announced in April 2013, but was put on hold pending antitrust approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC).</div>

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In October 2013, Jos A. Banks announced its intention to buy Men's Wearhouse. After that proposal was rejected, Men's Warehouse then attempted to pursue the same acquisition strategy with Jos. A. Bank. That deal also failed to go through.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In October 2013, Jos A. Banks announced its intention to buy Men's Wearhouse. After that proposal was rejected, Men's Warehouse then attempted to pursue the same acquisition strategy with Jos. A. Bank. That deal also failed to go through.</div>

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Our combined offering provides cutting-edge technologies, such as genomics and proteomics, to accelerate life sciences research and improve human health," Casper said. "And our complementary strengths in biosciences and bioprocessing will accelerate drug discovery, development and production.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Our combined offering provides cutting-edge technologies, such as genomics and proteomics, to accelerate life sciences research and improve human health," Casper said. "And our complementary strengths in biosciences and bioprocessing will accelerate drug discovery, development and production.</div>

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Mergers and Acquisitions - Sony to sell PC business - 0 views

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Sony recently announced that it would sell its unprofitable personal computer division to Japan Industrial Partners. The Tokyo-based corporation also released its plan to turn its television business into a separate subsidiary. The restructuring will result in 5,000 cut jobs and save the company ¥100 billion ($998 million) a year.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sony recently announced that it would sell its unprofitable personal computer division to Japan Industrial Partners. The Tokyo-based corporation also released its plan to turn its television business into a separate subsidiary. The restructuring will result in 5,000 cut jobs and save the company ¥100 billion ($998 million) a year.</div>

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