Reuters reported that Merck KGaA, the German healthcare and technology group, is in advanced talks to acquire U.S. cancer and rare diseases drugmaker Springworks Therapeutics

ASL Strategic Value Fund urged Avadel Pharmaceuticals’ (AVDL) Board to retain an investment bank to explore all possible alternatives including the outright sale of the

Reuters reported that Conduent (CNDT) is exploring a sale after receiving acquisition interest. The Florham, New Jersey-based company is working with a financial adviser on

Bloomberg reported that Paysafe (PSFE) is exploring a sale after receiving takeover interest. London-headquartered Paysafe, which is backed by Blackstone and CVC Capital Partners, is

Reuters reported that Japanese technology group NEC Corp has been talking to its advisers about the possibility of making an offer for CSG Systems (CSGS),

The Financial Times reported that Brighthouse Financial (BHF) is seeking to sell itself, with some of the most prominent private capital managers expected to make

Dada Nexus (DADA) announced that its Board of Directors received a preliminary non-binding proposal letter from JD.com (JD) on January 25. The proposal outlines JD.com’s

Barnwell Industries (BRN) adopted a temporary shareholder rights plan (poison pill) to protect the Company and its shareholders from a potential takeover by Ned Sherwood

Source Capital (SOR) is interested in exploring a potential merger with 180 Degree Capital (TURN). The proposal involves 180 Degree merging into Source in an

Bloomberg reported that Nikola (NKLA) is exploring options to stave off a cash crunch, including potentially selling parts or all of the company. Other possibilities

Sonim Technologies (SONM) announced the formation of a special committee of independent directors to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives to enhance stockholder value. Mike Mulica will

Reuters reported that Glencore approached Rio Tinto (RIO) late last year about combining the two big copper producers but the discussions are no longer active.