Significant deals in the pharmaceutical, energy and software space have got the market talking over the last week, as City and US giants scored major mandates.
Ithaca Energy is acquiring Siccar Point Energy, best known for operating the Cambo oil and gas field in the North Sea, for $1.5bn. The buyer will pay $1.1bn up front, with the potential for $360m of additional payments dependent on future developments and commodity prices.
