Mergers and Acquisitions

The audio and electronic systems company Harman International Industries Inc. will buy Bang & Olufsen Automotive for about $157.3 million.

Electronics giant Philips says it is selling a majority stake in its LED components and automotive lighting division to a consortium led by investment fund GO Scale Capital in a deal worth up to $2.9 billion.

Actavis PLC is selling its generic drug business in Australia to privately-held Amneal Pharmaceuticals for an undisclosed amount.

Citigroup Inc. is selling the exclusive issuer of Diners Club cards in Japan to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd.

Madison Square Garden will separate its sports and entertainment business, which owns the New York Knicks and Rangers and sports and concert venues, from its media business, which runs the MSG Network.

The company that makes Louisville Slugger bats has announced a deal to sell the iconic brand to rival Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

Producing maple syrup has traditionally been a side business for generations of farmers in Vermont, which is the country's top maple syrup producer.

Albania's prime minister says his government is determined to conclude the troubled privatization of state oil company Albpetrol by the end of the year, in an appeal to investors to seek opportunities in the country's energy market.

Scripps Networks is buying a controlling interest in Poland's TVN for about $613 million in cash, expanding the footprint of the U.S. the television company in Europe.

A deal to create the world's largest cement maker has been put on hold after the board of Swiss company Holcim said it doesn't accept the terms of the merger.

Coal miner Murray Energy Corp. said Monday that it will pay about $1.4 billion in cash to buy a controlling stake in Foresight Energy LP and its subsidiary.

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Del Taco is being acquired in a deal valued at about $500 million by a Chicago acquisitions and merger company.

United Technologies said Wednesday it is weighing options for its Sikorsky Aircraft division, including a possible spinoff of the maker of Black Hawk and other military and commercial helicopters.

Shareholders have approved plans by Journal Communications Inc. of Milwaukee and E.W.

Alcoa is buying titanium supplier RTI International Metals in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, as it continues to build its stake in products for the aerospace industry.

The owner of the Juicy Juice drinks will spend about $55 million to buy American Beverage from Wessanen.

Personal finance company Springleaf Holdings is buying Citigroup's OneMain Financial for $4.25 billion.

Medical device maker Boston Scientific said Monday it will pay $1.6 billion to buy the men's health and prostate health business of Endo International.

German energy company RWE says it has completed the 5.1 billion euro ($5.7 billion) sale of its oil and gas exploration and production division to a Russian-linked investment company.