Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal to strengthen its fiber network. Verizon Communications Inc. said that the acquisition will also shore up its foray into artificial intelligence as well as connected smart devices.
Acquisition   ●   Telecommunications   ●   North America

Additional Announcements

BUSINESS SERVICES
Safran Announces Acquisition of AI-firm Preligens
Bureau Veritas Acquires ArcVera Renewables 

CONSUMER, PERSONAL HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Topgolf Callaway Brands Anounces Intent to Separate into Two Independent Companies

FINANCIAL SERVICES
LPL Financial to Acquire The Investment Center, Inc.
Moody’s Acquires Praedicat, Adding Casualty and Liability Modeling Capabilities
BNY to Acquire Archer, a Provider of Managed Account Solutions

OIL & GAS
Noble Acquires Diamond Offshore Drilling
Weatherford Announces Acquisition of Technology Company Datagration

TECHNOLOGY
Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Tenyx
Salesforce Agrees to Buy Startup Own for $1.9 Billion