Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
13/06/2024 11:21
June 13 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers,
acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on
Thursday:
** Australia's competition regulator flagged major concerns
with Sigma Healthcare's SIG.AX proposed merger with retailer
Chemist Warehouse Group to form a A$8.8 billion ($5.9 billion)
company. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL4N3IB002
** Australia's Qantas Airways QAN.AX said it will acquire
the remaining 49% stake in online travel business TripADeal for
A$211 million ($140.6 million), as the airline seeks to
capitalize on strong demand for holiday bookings. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL4N3IA1MW
** Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) 6758.T has acquired
U.S. cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the companies said on
Wednesday, in a move that will give the studio control over
movie distribution. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL4N3IA1JW
(Compiled by Rajarshi Roy in Bengaluru)
((Rajarshi.Roy@thomsonreuters.com;))