InfraREIT (HIFR) shareholder Hunt Consolidated says certain third parties have expressed an interest in acquiring InfraReit outright as an alternative to a “going-private” transaction. Update(s):

Barclays (BCS) has been privately exploring a possible merger with rival international banks, including Standard Chartered (SCBFF) , in response to pressure from an activist investor

Steel Partners Holdings (SPLP) discloses it is prepared to acquire all shares of  Babcock & Wilcox (BW) it does not currently own for a price in the range of

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co (AEL), a U.S. provider of annuities and life insurance products, is exploring a sale after it attracted takeover interest,

Spectra Energy Partners, LP (SEP) today announced that it has received a non-binding offer from Enbridge Inc. (ENB) and Enbridge (U.S.) Inc. to acquire all

Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) announced today that it has submitted a proposal to the board of directors of Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings, LLC (CQH)

Essendant Inc. (ESND) Confirms Receipt Of Two Proposals: An Unsolicited All-Cash Offer From Staples, Inc. And A Contingent Cash Payment From Genuine Parts Company (GPC) As

Convergys Corp. (CVG)  is in talks with several parties interested in the call-center operator, according to people familiar with the matter, as the company looks for

Activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has offered to buy health-care software company Athenahealth Inc. (ATHN) for $160 a share. Update(s): October 12, 2018: Athenahealth Inc. (ATHN) is attracting

USG Corp. (USG) will enter talks with Germany’s Knauf about a potential takeover in a victory for billionaire Warren Buffett. Update(s): June 11, 2018: Gebr. Knauf KG

Norwegian offshore oil services firm Subsea 7  is open to potentially sweetening its $2 billion offer for McDermott (MDR) if the U.S. company would work

FCB Financial Holdings Inc (FCB), owner of Florida Community Bank, is exploring a sale, people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as an easing