According to Bloomberg, Fortress Investment Group has approached retail landlord Whitestone REIT about a takeover. Whitestone REIT (WSR) is said to have rejected the approach.

Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (EDR), a global sports and entertainment company, announced the initiation of a formal review to evaluate strategic alternatives for the company.

According to Bloomberg, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc (JAZZ) is exploring strategic options including a potential sale.

According to a proxy filing, Summit Materials (SUM) board received a revised proposal from unidentified Company A to acquire the company for $38 per share.

According to Reuters, U.S. natural gas producer Chesapeake Energy Corp. (CHK) has approached Southwestern Energy (SWN), a peer valued by the stock market at $12 billion including

Activist investment firm Jana Partners has built a new position in telecommunications company Frontier Communications (FYBR) and is calling on the third-largest U.S. fiber broadband

According to Bloomberg, Engine Capital is urging pipe, valves and fittings distributor MRC Global Inc. (MRC) to consider exploring a sale. MRC Global Inc Investor

According to Bloomberg, Elliott Investment Management is considering making a proposal to take supply-chain software company E2open Parent Holdings Inc. (ETWO) private. E2open Parent Holdings

According to Bloomberg, Prothena Corp. (PRTA), which is developing a closely-watched treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, is preparing for a potential sale. Prothena Corp. Investor Relations

U.S. investment firm Live Ventures (LIVE) has offered to buy LL Flooring Holdings (LL), formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, for roughly $180 million in cash.