LeadJen acquired by Illinois-based company
Buyer Acquirent LLC said LeadJen will remain in Indianapolis and is expected to grow.
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Angie’s List poised to cut 230 jobs following merger
The company said the cuts will take place after its merger with HomeAdvisor and will target redundant roles. The merger could happen as soon as this month.
Amid weak results and sliding stock, Finish Line adopts anti-takeover plan
Finish Line adopted the shareholder-rights plan, also known as a poison pill, after a British retailer acquired a substantial stake in the Indianapolis-based company.
Amazon wastes little time slashing prices at Whole Foods
The internet juggernaut spent its first day as the owner of a brick-and-mortar grocery chain cutting prices at Whole Foods Market as much as 43 percent.
Amazon to slash prices on Whole Foods staples after acquisition
Amazon’s announcement comes a day after Whole Foods shareholders gave their approval and the Federal Trade Commission said it would not block the purchase. The deal is expected to close Monday.
Indy accounting firm merges with larger Louisville company, plans growth spurt
K.B. Parrish & Co. is taking on a new name and expanding its services, with the goal of adding dozens of local workers within three years.
Social media analytics firm Fizziology acquired by California company
Fizziology LLC, a fast-growing social media research firm that is planning major growth at its headquarters in Indianapolis, was acquired Monday by a Los Angeles-based company.
Trailer-maker Wabash National buying Goshen manufacturer for $364M
Lafayette-based Wabash said the purchase of Supreme Industries, a maker of truck bodies, advances its diversification strategy.
Old National making entry into Minnesota with $303M acquisition
Old National Bancorp. announced plans Tuesday to acquire St. Paul, Minnesota-based Anchor Bancorp Inc.
Dow Chemical, DuPont to close $62B merger Aug. 31
DuPont and Dow Chemical Co. say they have cleared all regulatory hurdles and will complete their planned merger at the end of the month.
National Lampoon sale closes book on era rife with scandal
Philadelphia-based PalmStar Media has bought National Lampoon Inc., a deal that severs the final ties between the company and a contingent of Indianapolis shareholders, including convicted fraudster Tim Durham.
European Commission clears DuPont deals linked to Dow merger
The deals cleared Thursday help DuPont meet commission requirements for DuPont's pending $62 billion merger with Dow Chemical, the parent company of Indianapolis-based Dow Agrosciences.
Cincinnati-based First Financial buying MainSource for $1B
The two banks have overlapping footprints. As a result, First Financial said that after the merger is complete it expects to close 45 to 50 offices.
DuPont gets boost from farmers as Dow merger nears closing
DuPont Co. saw seed sales rise in the second quarter—good news before it closes in on the historic $75 billion merger with Dow Chemical Co., the parent of Indianapolis-based Dow AgroSciences.
Indy-based parking tech company buys Atlanta software firm
With the deal, T2 Systems gains access to new U.S. markets, its CEO said.
Dow Agro CEO to take job with farm equipment maker
The departure of Timothy Hassinger comes as Dow AgroSciences’ parent prepares to merge with chemical giant DuPont.
First Merchants completes acquisition of Independent Alliance Banks
The merged companies make up the second-largest financial holding corporation headquartered in Indiana, behind Evansville-based Old National Bank Bancorp.
ONI Risk Partners acquiring Franklin insurance agency
Indianapolis-based insurance broker ONI Risk Partners Inc. announced Tuesday that it would acquire Green Owens Insurance Inc., a 38-year-old independent agency based in Franklin.
Path to merger for Angie’s List full of twists, turns
Securities filings show how activist investors gained influence, how organic turnaround plans lost favor, and how IAC played hardball at the negotiating table.
Home Health Depot acquired by Florida-based Lincare
Home Health Depot became one of the country’s fastest-growing medical companies under the leadership of former equipment sales rep David Hartley and ex-Indiana Commerce Secretary Nate Feltman.