Ben Harrington, business journalist and BetaVille blogger, joined Zak Mir and Bill Hubard on the Tip TV Finance show to discuss the recent mergers and acquisitions in the current market.
Key Points
Paddy Power Plc (LONDON:PAP) and Betfair Group Plc (LONDON:BETF) merger around the £5 billion mark
Schlumberger NV (LONDON:SCL) and Cameron International Corporation (NYSE:CAM) to merge for $12.7 billion
RSA Insurance Group PLC (LONDON:RSA) accepted the provisional offer from Zurich Insurance Group AG (SIX:ZURN) for £5.6 billion