

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot sign deal for 50-50 merger
Creating the world’s fourth-largest automaker.

Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot to create fourth biggest carmaker [UPDATED]
New company would be worth US$50 billion, with revenue of US$189 billion.
Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval
Would create the world’s fourth-largest automaker with a combined market value of around US$50 billion.

Fiat Chrysler pulls merger bid for Renault in surprise move
FCA cited “political conditions in France” for the withdrawal.
Renault to respond to Fiat Chrysler marriage proposal
A “yes” by Renault would open the way for a non-binding memorandum of understanding to start exclusive merger negotiations.

UPDATE: Fiat Chrysler wants to form global giant with Renault
Merged company would make some 8.7 million vehicles a year, leapfrogging GM and trailing only Volkswagen and Toyota.
Brookfield unit leads investment in Brazilian heavy equipment manager Ouro Verde
Total value of deal is US$170 million. Transaction expected to close by year end.
Consortium buying Toshiba’s memory business promises growth
US$18 billion deal closed June 1.
Dow Chemical, DuPont merger approved by European regulators
$62 billion deal will see companies come together, then break apart into three separate, publicly traded companies.
Industrial gas makers Linde, Praxair resume merger talks
BERLIN — Industrial gas makers Linde AG and Praxair…
Senate panel to scrutinize proposed Bayer Monsanto merger
Deal would create a global agricultural and chemical giant with a broad array of products.
Linde, Praxair abandon merger talks
Deal between industrial gas makers hung up on governance details.
Linde, Praxair confirm merger talks
Industrial gas-makers say talks are preliminary.
DuPont and Dow reported to be in merger talks
They would create the world’s second-largest chemical company, behind BASF SE

AB InBev and SABMiller agree to mega beer merger
Deal in principle would create world’s biggest beer company.