Bankers, lawyers and PR advisers to receive huge payday for Japan’s largest overseas takeover

Move comes after leadership overhaul and slide in fees from M&A advisory work

CFO pledges transparency and review, but employees suffer angst over partnerships

Largest takeover in IT pioneer’s history set to accelerate shift towards cloud computing

Uefa to oppose expansion of Club World Cup and potential threat to Champions League

US billionaire rescinds bid for England’s ‘home of football’ over lack of support within FA

Ride-hailing group weighs taking on outside investors as cost pressures rise

Ride-hailing group’s move to list within months sets up direct competition with Lyft

Global bankers have collected more than $1bn in fees from Saudi deals this decade

Likely political interference in mergers criticised by ex-regulator John Fingleton

Journalist’s disappearance roils Hollywood months after warm welcome for crown prince

Saudi Arabia has faced mounting pressure after disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi

Executives at US lender ‘hunker down’ after missing out on booming M&A market

Goldman Sachs, Nomura and Deutsche Bank set to work on what could be largest ever listing

Investment could lead to the Saudi-backed fund owning a majority of US office group

CEO hoped simplifying dual-headquarters structure would cap his 10-year tenure

Group faced share pressure against decision to switch to single Netherlands base

Consortium considers making potential offer for shopping centre owner

Merger-hungry groups riding stock market highs shrug off concerns over trade war

Memo from whistleblowing executives questions group’s commitment to the unit

Takeover Panel sets process guidelines as tussle between Fox and Comcast nears end

Competition rises to secure GlaxoSmithKline’s prized malted drink brand