Corporate makeovers drive takeovers in 2016 global M&A bonanza

Corporate makeovers drive takeovers in 2016 global M&A bonanza

A 3D printed logo of Microsoft is seen in front of a displayed LinkedIn logo in this illustration taken June 13, 2016. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

A telecommunications carrier seeks to become a TV network and movie studio owner. A major software company acquires one of the world’s largest social networks. A smartphone maker snaps up a manufacturer of internet-connected audio speakers for cars. In 2016, mega deals became ever more transformative.

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