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

BroadSoft Inc, (BSFT) a U.S. provider of software that helps companies offer cloud-based communications services, is exploring its options, including the potential sale of the company,

Genetic Technologies Limited (GENE), a molecular diagnostics company focused on cancer risk assessment, and provider of BREVAGenplus®, a first-in-class, clinically validated risk assessment test for

YuMe (YUME) confirms that it is in discussions regarding a potential transaction with RhythmOne  (RTHM.L). As previously announced, YuMe (YUME) has been engaged in a strategic process

Vectren Corp.,  (VVC)  a Midwestern gas and electric utility with a market value of almost $5.5 billion, is considering options including a potential sale after receiving

MabVax (MBVX) also announced that it is engaging a leading global independent investment bank to serve as a financial advisor to assist the Company in

China’s Great Wall Motor has asked for a meeting with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) with the aim of making an offer for all or part

Cloud-based software maker RingCentral Inc. (RNG) is working with an adviser after receiving takeover interest, according to people familiar with the matter.