Mergers & Acquisitions

This week, The Clorox Company announced it will acquire Burt's Bees, a brand that is regarded among many consumers who purchase natural personal care products as the "most natural" personal care brand and as the leading natural brand in the United States.

Kraft Foods Inc. signed final agreements to acquire the global biscuit business of Groupe Danone for EUR 5.3 billion in cash subject to purchase price adjustments.

Diageo announces a strategic alliance between Sean "Diddy" Combs and Ciroc vodka.

Honeywell signs a definitive agreement to acquire Hand Held Products, a privately held automatic identification and data collection company.

The Board of Directors of The Stanley Works announces the election of a new member, Carlos M. Cardoso, president and chief executive officer of Kennametal Inc.

Nike Inc. reaches agreement on an all-cash offer to acquire Umbro plc, a United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand.

After 25 years of service, Bill Lovette, senior group vice president of Poultry and Prepared Foods, Tyson Foods Inc., is leaving the company and his position will not be filled.

SAP AG announces its intent to acquire YASU Technologies, a privately-held provider of business rules management systems.