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Federal Reserve Board approves Isabella Bank Corporation's acquisition of Grand River Commerce, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board approves Isabella Bank Corporation's acquisition of Grand River Commerce, Inc.
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Metaplanet revises capital allocation policy, targeting 85%-90% Bitcoin
Metaplanet has updated its capital allocation strategy, aiming to hold approximately 85%–90% of its total assets in Bitcoin. The remaining 10%–15% will be allocated to strategic investments, including
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M&A Dealmaking Slowdown Threatens Early End to Boom
The slowdown is attributed to rising interest rates, AI anxiety, and midterm elections cooling market sentiment, following a record-breaking start to the year.
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The U.S. "Crypto Clarity Act" is stalled in the Senate, but bankers do not expect this to slow down crypto M&A deals.
The U.S. "Clarity Act" failed to pass a procedural vote in the Senate on September 15, not securing the necessary votes, but bankers and investors do not expect this to slow down cryptocurrency M&A de
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Japan's Niterra cancels acquisition of Denso's spark plug and exhaust sensor businesses
Japanese automotive parts supplier Niterra has canceled its planned acquisition of domestic rival Denso's spark plug and exhaust gas sensor businesses. The decision was made at Denso's request due to
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Bloomberg Markets: Asian Bankers Pin Hopes on Japan, Australia to Boost M&A Market
Market volatility, rising prices, military conflicts, and concerns about artificial intelligence have challenged M&A deals in Asia and beyond, Bloomberg Markets reported. However, some active transact
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Paramount’s $41 Billion of M&A Bonds Slump as Trading Begins
Paramount’s $41 Billion of M&A Bonds Slump as Trading Begins
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UK-listed companies have become targets for foreign buyers, with public M&A deals reaching £75 billion in the first three quarters, and hostile takeovers quadrupling.
UK-listed companies are attracting a surge of foreign buyers due to persistently low valuations. Analysis by White & Case shows that by the end of Q3, the value of public M&A deals in the UK reached £
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Dealmakers Face Fresh Risks Chasing $5 Trillion-Plus M&A Record
Dealmakers Face Fresh Risks Chasing $5 Trillion-Plus M&A Record
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US judge approves $110bn Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros, despite media consolidation fears
US District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin approved a settlement on Wednesday, giving media giant Paramount the green light to complete its $110bn acquisition of entertainment company Warner Bros
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Sycamore Partners in talks to sell UK pharmacy chain Boots; Weston family's Canadian arm reportedly eyes $9 billion acquisition
Sycamore Partners is reportedly in talks to sell the UK pharmacy chain Boots. Sources indicate that the Canadian arm of the Weston family is in discussions to acquire Boots for close to $9 billion. Sy
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Wall Street Trading Desks Expect Q3 Revenue to Cool From Record Highs
Bankers anticipate third-quarter revenue will be better than normal but won't match the strong gains seen in the second quarter, which were driven by a boom in stock-market debuts, mergers and acquisi
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Germany considers blocking COSCO's acquisition of a majority stake in Hamburg freight company
Germany is considering blocking China's container shipping giant COSCO Shipping Holdings Co. from acquiring a majority stake in a small Hamburg freight company, citing security concerns.
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BlueFive Capital acquired a 30% stake in hypercar manufacturer Bugatti Rimac from Porsche earlier this month.
BlueFive Capital acquired a 30% stake in hypercar manufacturer Bugatti Rimac from Porsche earlier this month.
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Paramount Deal Delay Sparks Concerns, $52 Billion M&A Debt Costs Could Rise
Bloomberg Markets reports that Paramount Skydance Corp. has been in discussions with investors for months regarding debt financing for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, only to find that the
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Japanese motor maker Nidec to sell electronic parts unit Nidec Components to U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group for over 100 billion yen ($636 million).
The deal is part of Nidec's restructuring efforts and follows its expected booking of several hundred billion yen in impairment losses related to its electric vehicles business and accounting irregula
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Paramount Kicks Off High-Grade Bond Sale for Warner Bros. Deal
Paramount Skydance Corp. has kicked off its long-awaited investment-grade bond sale, the largest portion of a syndicated $52 billion debt package for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
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Federal Reserve Board approves BancFirst Corporation's application to acquire Spirit BankCorp, Inc.
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday approved the application by BancFirst Corporation of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to acquire and merge with Spirit BankCorp, Inc., of Bristow, Oklahoma, thereby indire
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Novo Nordisk CEO signals M&A opportunities to strengthen drug pipeline amid competition
Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar told CNBC on Tuesday that the pharmaceutical giant is considering M&A opportunities to strengthen its drug pipeline, as it faces growing competition in the weight-loss m
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange seeks further easing of listing rules to aid deals and spinoffs
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is seeking to further relax rules for publicly traded companies to conduct deals, as the Asian financial hub pushes to enhance its competitiveness as a listing destination.
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Paramount and California are in settlement talks regarding the $81 billion merger antitrust lawsuit, with a commitment to invest $1.5 billion. Warner Bros. shares rose over 7% in pre-market trading.
Paramount and California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently entered negotiations regarding a potential settlement, which includes a commitment to invest $1.5 billion in film and television production
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon to Visit India This Week, Ramping Up Push for Deal Boom
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Jamie Dimon is headed to India this week, a visit that comes as the Wall Street giant ramps up its push into a country where it expects a further boom in deals.
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Gene Sykes, co-head of M&A at Goldman Sachs, discussed 2028 Olympic Games-related deals on a podcast.
Goldman Sachs' co-head of M&A, Gene Sykes, discussed 2028 Olympic-related deals on the "Odd Lots" podcast. This follows a Goldman Sachs report stating that large deal volumes have reached an all-time
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Axon stock falls after announcing $1 billion convertible bond offering, failing to rebound Wednesday
The Taser-maker's shares were among the biggest S&P 500 losers on Tuesday, as investors reacted negatively to its plan to issue $1 billion in 0% convertible notes. Proceeds from the offering will fund
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Monte Paschi investors rejected the €25 billion acquisition plan for Banco BPM, which is positive for Intesa Sanpaolo.
Investors in Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA rejected a €25 billion (approximately $27.9 billion) plan to acquire Banco BPM SpA. This move represents a significant setback for Monte Paschi CEO Lui
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CIMB Group's planned sale of its Philippine business has attracted interest from local rivals, including Bank of the Philippine Islands and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., according to people with knowledge of the matter.
CIMB Group's planned sale of its Philippine business has attracted interest from local rivals, including Bank of the Philippine Islands and Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co., according to people with know
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CICC announced its plan for profit distribution in mid-2026, with a proposed cash dividend of RMB 0.26 per share (tax inclusive)
CICC announced its plan for profit distribution in mid-2026, with a proposed cash dividend of RMB 0.26 per share (tax inclusive). This distribution, calculated based on a total share capital of 7.931
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According to the Financial Times, U.S. healthcare provider Bon Secours Mercy Health is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Surgery Partners for approximately $6 billion, valuing the latter at around $20 per share.
According to the Financial Times, U.S. healthcare provider Bon Secours Mercy Health is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Surgery Partners for approximately $6 billion, valuing the latte
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Biotech stocks are surging, driven by clinical wins, M&A and new drug technologies
Biotech stocks are rallying, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) up 24% year-to-date and Moderna surging 587%. Analysts attribute the boom to clinical trial successes, increased M&A activity, and
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Instacart is reportedly seeking a sale, with its stock surging over 9%! DoorDash is among the potential buyers, while Uber has withdrawn.
Instacart, the grocery delivery company, is reportedly evaluating sale options and has held preliminary talks with potential buyers, including Uber and DoorDash, according to Bloomberg and The Informa
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China's Zijin Mining reported a 25.97% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders for Q3, with a 51.93% rise for the first three quarters, primarily driven by higher prices for metals such as gold and copper.
Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining disclosed its Q3 2026 report on Friday, with net profit attributable to shareholders reaching 18.356 billion yuan in the third quarter, a year-on-year increase of 25.
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Merger talks between UK medical technology company Smith & Nephew and Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic division have broken down due to a dispute over leadership, with Smith & Nephew refusing to have the combined business led by a former J&J CEO.
Merger talks between UK medical technology company Smith & Nephew and Johnson & Johnson's orthopedic division have broken down due to a dispute over leadership, with Smith & Nephew refusing to have th
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Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
Warburg Pincus is said to consider sale of Chinese car park firm Sunsea Parking Industry Group
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Australia's pension fund IFM Investors has acquired a 64% stake in Associated British Ports, valuing the company at £10 billion, making it one of the largest deals in the UK this year.
Australia's pension fund IFM Investors has acquired a 64% stake in Associated British Ports, valuing the company at £10 billion, making it one of the largest deals in the UK this year.
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Netflix (NFLX) to report Q3 earnings, investors eye ad business and M&A outlook
Netflix is scheduled to report its third-quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday. Investors will be closely watching for updates on the company's ad-supported business, engagement metrics, and
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Prudential Financial, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Brazil and Mexico businesses to CNP Assurances for $4 billion in cash.
Prudential Financial, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Brazil and Mexico businesses to CNP Assurances for $4 billion in cash.
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SoftBank is reportedly considering an acquisition of Allied Universal, the largest security company in the United States, in a deal that could be valued at up to $30 billion.
SoftBank Group Corp. is conducting preliminary studies on a potential acquisition of Allied Universal, the largest security services company in the United States, Bloomberg reported, citing people fam
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Morgan Stanley to report Q3 earnings Wednesday, expected to benefit from robust investment banking and equities trading revenue
Analysts will also focus on CEO Ted Pick's outlook for mergers and IPOs for the rest of the year.
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Activist investor Ancora is pushing UK-listed Big Yellow Group to explore a sale
Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group has built a stake in UK-listed Big Yellow Group Plc and is pushing the self-storage company to explore a sale, according to a presentation reviewed by Bloomberg
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Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
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Kobe Steel, Japan, is considering M&A in India and other regions to boost gas compressor production.
A senior executive at Kobe Steel, Japan, stated that the company is considering mergers and acquisitions in overseas markets, including India, to boost gas compressor production. This move aims to add
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Global Banks Bolster Debt Teams in Japan Amid M&A and AI Capital-Driven Bond Issor Boom
Global financial institutions are expanding their debt capital markets teams in Japan, hiring bankers and relocating staff to capitalize on a financing boom driven by M&A, acquisitions, and artificial
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Skydance co-CEO interviewed by CNBC after completing acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
Skydance co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz were interviewed by CNBC on Thursday, following the official completion of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The combined company w
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Bloomberg: Paramount's $110 billion debt deal offers few safeguards to investors
Bond investors backing David Ellison’s audacious $110 billion takeover of Paramount are lending tens of billions of dollars while forgoing many of the legal safeguards typical in debt-laden buyouts.
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Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger raises press freedom concerns over chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel
Paramount Skydance has completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, bringing CNN and CBS News under the same corporate ownership. Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren and the F
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Canada's Weston family has agreed to acquire UK pharmacy chain Boots for $8.9 billion.
Canada's billionaire Weston family, through their Wittington Investments company, has agreed to acquire British health retailer Boots for $8.9 billion (including debt) from Sycamore Partners and the P
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Wall Street Profits Surge 51% to $45.9 Billion in H1 2026, Exceeding Full-Year Forecast, Driven by AI Boom and M&A Activity
Wall Street profits surged 51% year-over-year to $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. This figure already surpasses New York City’s $45.3 b
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Schneider Electric's $22.6 billion acquisition of PTC marks the largest M&A deal in the company's history, sending its stock plummeting nearly 10%.
French industrial giant Schneider Electric announced an all-cash acquisition of U.S. industrial software company PTC Inc. for approximately $22.6 billion (including assumed net debt, the total transac
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