Ben Harrington, Betavile blogger and business journalist, joined Nick Batsford on the Tip TV Finance Show to discuss the current deals and rumours in the M&A market.
Key Points:
Interesting story concerning Aberdeen Assets who have been approaching potential buyers, Harrington noted that he wouldn’t rule out any M&A possibilities concerning the fund management company.
Potential break-up of GlaxoSmithKline (L:GSK) on the cards with this possibly triggering a future sale of the company following a management meeting.
Harrington added that Volkswagen (DE:VOWG) may be looking to sell-off of float its stake in Porsche following the emissions scandal surrounding the company.
Watch the video to see more insights into the SAB Miller – AB Inbev deal, the situation concerning Shire and possible targets, as well as rumours including Legal and General and Pacific Bio-Sciences.