U.S. teen apparel retailer company Abercrombie & Fitch Co (ANF) is working with an investment bank to field takeover interest from other retailers, people familiar

Private-equity firm New Mountain Capital LLC is in advanced talks to buy laboratory-supply distributor VWR Corp., (VWR) a transaction that could potentially be worth close

Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) is in advanced negotiations to acquire U.S. telephone conferencing services provider West Corp (WSTC), people familiar with

Castle Brands Inc., (ROX) a producer of whiskey, vodka and other spirits, is exploring a sale and may draw interest from potential buyers including Corona-maker

Albertsons Cos Inc is exploring a takeover of high-end grocer Whole Foods Market Inc (WFM), the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. (SBGI) is aiming to acquire Tribune Media Co., (TRCO) owner of TV stations in big media markets including New York, Chicago and Miami, for a

Kindred Healthcare Inc (KND) is exploring a sale, according to people familiar with the matter, as the largest home health, hospice and community care provider

Specialty lender Fifth Street Asset Management Inc. (FSAM) is exploring a sale amid a deterioration in its loan portfolio and management turnover.The Greenwich, Conn., company

German healthcare group Fresenius SE & Co KGaA (FREG.DE) said on Friday that it was in talks with the generic drugmaker Akorn Inc (AKRX) for

Staples Inc. (SPLS) is exploring a sale to possible private-equity bidders, the retailer’s latest move to revive its turnaround effort after a failed merger with

Panera Bread Co. (PNRA) is exploring strategic options including a possible sale after receiving takeover interest, people with knowledge of the matter said. Update(s): April

Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. (IRG) today announced that its Board of Directors, working together with its management team and financial advisors, Piper Jaffray, has commenced