How BP became a potential takeover target

Dealmakers Get Back on Track Thanks to Private Sellers

Hi, it’s Fareed Sahloul in New York, with a half-year report card for dealmakers. Also today, why Shell might still need M&A after ruling out buying BP.

How BP became a potential takeover target

Shell's robust rejection of these reports appears to have, for now, thrown cold water on a potential takeover bid for BP.

Aim For Market Dominance - Branding Strategy Insider

Whatever the FTC and other governing bodies think, there is—and will always be—an ongoing battle for business leadership: a drive for domination. Just read the news about mergers. Kroger wanted to absorb Albertsons but was rebuffed. Denying a story in The Wall Street Journal, Shell may or may not be eager to absorb BP. Mars has been given the FTC go-ahead to acquire Kellanova (an oddly named spin-off from Kellogg’s that includes snack food brand…

How energy giant BP went from eco poster child to possible takeover target

Here’s Why BP Is Seen as a Potential Takeover Target - Canadian Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Events

By Mitchell Ferman and James Herron It’s been almost 25 years since BP Plc attempted to rebrand itself as “Beyond Petroleum” and adopt a more environmentally friendly image. But with a recent swing away from green energy toward its fossil fuel roots, “Back to Petroleum” might be a more appropriate…