U.K. theme-park operator Merlin Entertainments Plc has approached SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (SEAS) about a potential deal, according to people familiar with the matter. Update(s): October 11, 2017: Merlin Entertainments Plc isn’t talking

Belgian mining firm SCR-Sibelco NV is considering an acquisition of Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc. (FMSA) after the U.S. frack sand miner lost more than half its market value this

Hain Celestial Inc. (HAIN) reached an agreement with an activist investor that calls for sweeping changes to the food-and-beverage company’s board and opens the door

Novartis AG (NVS) is considering a deal for radiopharmaceutical company Advanced Accelerator Applications SA (AAAP) as the giant Swiss drugmaker seeks acquisitions to boost growth, according to people

Sprint Corp. (S) has started preliminary conversations to merge with T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS), the latest attempt to consolidate in a market watched closely by

Tenet Healthcare Corp., (THC) facing shareholder-activist pressure, is exploring strategic options including a possible sale of the hospital company, according to people familiar with the

Elliott Management Corp’s private equity arm has submitted a bid to acquire U.S. networking software maker Gigamon Inc (GIMO), according to people familiar with the

Forest City Realty Trust Inc., (FCE-A)  a property company that’s faced pressure from an activist investor, said it’s considering alternatives to increase shareholder value, including a potential merger

Packaging company Amcor Ltd. is considering a takeover of rival Bemis Co., (BMS) according to people familiar with the matter.

State-owned conglomerate China Merchants Group is exploring acquisitions of offshore rig operators, which have struggled to recover from a collapse in oil-industry spending, people with knowledge of

Indian billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla is evaluating possible bids for Constellium NV (CSTM) and Aleris Corp. as his conglomerate seeks to grow its aluminum operations overseas, people with