BusinessDealsM&A News: BHP Billiton, Dollar General, Family Dollar, CarillionFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Evan ApplegateAugust 21, 2014 at 8:10 PM UTCBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.This article is part of the August 25, 2014 issue of businessweek.Chevron RightBHP Billiton’s record $15 billion mining spinoff, plus other deals.