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livemint.comworld20 hrs ago
Akzo Nobel Rejects Nippon Paint €7.5 Billion Offer for Decorative Paints Unit
Akzo Nobel turned down a €7.5 billion bid from Nippon Paint Holdings for its decorative paints business. The Dutch company said the offer undervalues the unit and reaffirmed its planned merger with Axalta Coating Systems.
themarketherald.com.aubusiness1 day ago
Genesis Minerals’ Rival Bid Displaces Regis Resources Deal for Vault Minerals
Regis Resources will not match a US$3.9 billion offer for Vault Minerals from Genesis Minerals. Vault plans to end its scheme with Regis and sign with Genesis, triggering a A$50.7 million break fee.
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news.google.combusiness3 days agoUpdated
Vega Buys 16% of Vodafone from e& for £4.4 Billion as e& Exits Stake
Xavier Niel's family vehicle purchased the holding at 112.5 pence per share. Vodafone shares rose 12% on the day of the announcement.
news.sky.combusiness3 days ago
Canal+ Completes Takeover of MultiChoice, Making It a Full Subsidiary
French media company Canal+ finalized its purchase of African pay-TV operator MultiChoice on July 10, 2026. The deal, first announced in 2023, values the target at roughly $3 billion and follows regulatory approvals in South Africa.
forbes.comworld6 days ago
Suntory to Acquire Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare for 246.5 Billion Yen
Suntory has started buying Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare for ¥246.5 billion. The Japanese beverage company will take full ownership in about three years to expand into over-the-counter drugs and self-care products.
science7 days ago
Vertex to Buy Crinetics for $10 Billion, Largest Deal in Its History
Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced it will buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10 billion, or $85 per share. The transaction marks Vertex's largest acquisition and adds a commercial drug for acromegaly plus a late-stage candidate for congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
Forbesbusiness7 days ago
Paramount Clears Final Hurdles for $110.9 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition
Paramount received shareholder approval in April and U.S. antitrust clearance in June for its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The transaction also secured international approvals during the second quarter of 2026.
Defense Newsworld7 days ago
Thales to Buy 35.5% Stake in Exail Technologies at €3.9 Billion Value
Thales agreed to purchase the Gorgé family's 35.5% holding in Exail Technologies and launch a tender offer for the remainder at an enterprise value of €3.9 billion. The move follows Safran's withdrawal from exclusive talks last week. Fincantieri separately announced €600 million…
riotimesonline.combusiness7 days ago
Sky Acquires ITV Media and Entertainment Divisions for £1.6 Billion
The deal announced July 6 includes ITV's broadcast channels and ITVX streaming service. Popular shows will stay free-to-air until at least 2034, and Sky will spend £2.1 billion on ITV Studios content over five years.
zerohanger.comworld7 days ago
ITV Sells Broadcast Channels and ITVX to Sky for £1.6 Billion but Keeps Studios as Standalone Business
ITV agreed to sell its broadcast channels and ITVX streaming service to Sky for £1.6 billion. The deal, announced July 6, excludes ITV Studios and remains subject to regulatory approval.
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bleedingcool.comfinance7 days ago
Comcast to Acquire British Broadcaster One Week After NBCUniversal Spin-Off Plan
Comcast announced plans to purchase a British broadcaster just seven days after stating it would spin off NBCUniversal. The Philadelphia-based media and broadband company made both announcements in the same week.
broadbandtvnews.combusiness7 days ago
Sky to Buy ITV TV and Streaming Channels for £1.6 Billion
Sky, owned by Comcast, will acquire ITV's broadcast and streaming operations including ITVX. ITV Studios will remain independent under current shareholders. The deal follows talks that began in 2025.
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livemint.comworld9 days ago
Continental agrees to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for about $4.6 billion
Continental has agreed to sell its ContiTech industrial unit to Lone Star Funds in a transaction valued at $4.6 billion. The deal advances the company's shift to focus solely on tires. A binding agreement has not been finalized.
news.sky.comfinance13 days ago
German Media Group Completes £575m Takeover of Telegraph
Axel Springer has finalized its purchase of Telegraph Media Group after receiving regulatory approvals in the UK, Ireland and Austria. The deal ends three years of ownership uncertainty that began with the Barclay family's loss of control in 2023.
wccftech.comscience14 days ago
Rocket Lab to buy Iridium for $8 billion, ending Iridium’s independence
Rocket Lab announced the purchase of satellite communications provider Iridium. The $8 billion deal combines launch capabilities with an existing satellite network and spectrum holdings.
wccftech.comscience14 days ago
Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium for $8 Billion in All-Stock Deal
Rocket Lab announced plans on June 29 to buy Iridium at $54 per share. The transaction values the satellite operator at $8 billion and remains subject to closing.
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dig-in.combusiness14 days ago
Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Communications in $8 Billion Deal
Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium Communications for $54 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction. The deal values Iridium at about $8 billion in enterprise value and is set to close in mid-2027.
business14 days ago
Williams in Late-Stage Talks to Buy Momentum Midstream for $5.5 Billion
Tulsa-based Williams is negotiating to buy Momentum Midstream from EnCap Flatrock Midstream. The transaction, valued at about $5.5 billion, could close within weeks if finalized.
news.ycombinator.comworld14 days ago
Cursor Completes June 12 IPO Ahead of Expected $60 Billion SpaceX Acquisition
The AI coding startup founded in 2023 by four people in their mid-20s went public on June 12 after rapid valuation growth. It now reports $4 billion in annualized revenue and is slated for a third-quarter merger with SpaceX.
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The Independentworld14 days ago
Prosus Reports 84% Rise in Adjusted Earnings After Just Eat Takeaway Acquisition
Prosus posted higher group revenues and earnings for the year after completing its £3.6 billion purchase of Just Eat Takeaway. The company also recorded revenue and adjusted profit from the delivery platform in the first six months of ownership.
cnbc.combusiness14 days ago
Bridgepoint to Acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate for $1.39 Billion in Cash and Shares
UK private equity firm Bridgepoint will acquire Kayne Anderson Real Estate in a $1.39 billion deal that includes cash and new shares. The transaction adds $22 billion in property assets and lifts total assets under management to $117 billion.
dig-in.combusiness15 days ago
Mubadala Capital Offers $1.1 Billion to Buy Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital offered $1.1 billion to acquire French leisure operator Pierre & Vacances-Center Parcs. The deal targets the owner of Les Villages Nature Paris, an eco-resort four miles from Disneyland Paris.
benzinga.comfinance17 days ago
Microsoft Rises 0.8 Percent in Premarket as Mag 7 Stocks Finish Mixed
@zerohedge reported mixed premarket moves among major technology stocks. ON Semiconductor shares dropped after an acquisition announcement while Rocket Lab and Tango Therapeutics posted gains on separate developments.
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pymnts.combusiness18 days ago
Walmart to Pay $1.4 Billion for French Connected-TV Ad Firm Vibe.co
The deal expands Walmart Connect into connected television and streaming ads aimed at smaller brands. It follows the retailer's 2024 purchase of Vizio and comes under new CEO John Furner.
Cnbcai19 days ago
Qualcomm Acquires AI Infrastructure Startup Modular
Qualcomm announced the purchase to strengthen its artificial intelligence software offerings. The transaction is slated to close in the second half of 2026, with reported value near $4 billion.
inc42.comtechnology20 days ago
MoEngage Buys San Francisco AI Startup Aampe in All-Cash Deal
Indian customer engagement firm MoEngage bought Aampe, whose software assigns dedicated AI agents to individual customers. The transaction was worth tens of millions of dollars, a source said. About 20 Aampe employees will join MoEngage.
nationalpost.comworld20 days ago
Theater Group ATG Entertainment in Advanced Talks for $5.9 Billion Sale
Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel is negotiating to acquire theater group ATG Entertainment. The proposed deal values the company at £4.5 billion. @business reported the development citing the Financial Times.
finance.yahoo.comfinance20 days ago
GameStop CEO Withdraws Proposed Bonus Package
The chief executive of GameStop has withdrawn a compensation plan that could have paid up to $35 billion. The decision keeps the company focused on operations and a proposed acquisition of eBay.
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Israeli AI Company BARY Sold to French Group Netgem
An Israeli artificial intelligence firm founded in Tel Aviv has been acquired by a French media and technology company. The transaction transfers ownership from the Israeli founders to the buyer.
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business20 days agoUpdated
Superhuman Acquires GPTZero to Add AI Detection Capabilities
Superhuman has acquired the AI detection startup GPTZero. The deal brings GPTZero's technology, 30 employees, and cofounders into the company. GPTZero will continue operating as a standalone product.
pehub.combusiness20 days ago
Energy Fuels to Buy Vacuumschmelze for $1.9 Billion as Shares Drop
Energy Fuels agreed to buy Germany's Vacuumschmelze from Ara Partners in a $1.9 billion cash-and-stock transaction. The deal gives Ara Partners a roughly 20% stake in Energy Fuels and one board seat.
ftfnews.combusiness21 days ago
Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital and Launches Franklin Crypto Division
Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of crypto investment firm 250 Digital. The company simultaneously launched Franklin Crypto, a dedicated division for actively managed digital asset strategies aimed at institutional investors. @CoinDesk reported the developments.
science21 days ago
AbbVie to Acquire Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 Billion in Cash
@statnews reported that AbbVie will buy Apogee Therapeutics, an immunology drug developer, for $10.9 billion. The deal values Apogee shares at $135.11, a 50 percent premium to the prior close. Apogee's lead candidate targets IL-13 for atopic dermatitis and asthma.
TechCrunchtechnology22 days ago
Hyundai to acquire remaining Boston Dynamics stake from SoftBank for $325 million
Hyundai Motor Group will purchase the final 9.65 percent of Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group. The transaction gives the South Korean automaker complete ownership of the U.S. robotics firm.
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theverge.comscience26 days ago
SpaceX to Acquire Coding Assistant Cursor for $60 Billion in Stock
SpaceX announced it will acquire the artificial coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion in stock. The deal comes days after SpaceX completed its initial public offering.
Bloombergfinance26 days ago
Lone Star Funds Emerges as Frontrunner to Acquire Continental Industrial Unit
Buyout firm Lone Star Funds has emerged as the leading candidate to acquire Continental's industrial unit. The potential deal follows reports that several buyers showed interest in the division.
Los Angeles Timesbusiness27 days agoUpdated
SpaceX to Acquire Cursor Parent Anysphere in $60 Billion All-Stock Deal
SpaceX agreed to buy AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in stock. The deal follows SpaceX’s public listing last week and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
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memeburn.combusiness27 days ago
SpaceX to Buy Cursor for $60 Billion in Stock, Making It a Wholly Owned Subsidiary
SpaceX disclosed plans to buy the AI coding tool Cursor days after its record IPO. The $60 billion deal is set to close in the third quarter of 2026.
pandaily.combusiness27 days ago
Mode Inc Acquires Trimbox and QR Code Reader, Expanding to 100 Million Monthly Users
Mode Inc completed two more acquisitions as part of seven total deals in the past year. The company now reaches over 100 million monthly users who share everyday data for payment.
foxbusiness.combusiness28 days ago
Fox Corporation to Acquire Roku for $22 Billion
The deal would combine the owners of Tubi and the Roku Channel, the top two free ad-supported streaming services in the United States.
manilatimes.netfinance30 days ago
L Catterton Enters Exclusive Talks to Buy Stake in Fitness Brand Hyrox
LVMH-backed private equity firm L Catterton is in exclusive talks to acquire a stake in extreme fitness brand Hyrox. The discussions were first reported by Sky News.
Forbesai31 days ago
OpenAI to Acquire Ona for Enterprise Coding Agent Execution
OpenAI has agreed to acquire Ona, a German startup formerly known as Gitpod. The deal adds customer-controlled execution environments to Codex, OpenAI's coding agent used by more than 5 million people weekly.
fastcompany.combusiness31 days ago
Meta Completes Split from Manus After China Orders $2 Billion Deal Reversed
Meta has completed an operational split from the Singapore-based AI startup and blocked staff data access. The move follows an April directive from Chinese regulators to reverse the December deal.
Benzingaai32 days ago
OpenAI Acquires Cloud Startup Ona
OpenAI bought Ona to give Codex secure, customer-controlled cloud infrastructure. The move targets long-running AI agents that keep working after devices shut down.
TechCrunchtechnology33 days ago
Warner Music Group Acquires AI Detection Firm Sureel
Warner Music Group has acquired Sureel, an AI detection company, to track how its artists' works are used in AI training and generated content. Financial terms were not disclosed and Sureel will continue operating independently.
benzinga.comworld34 days ago
GSK to Reverse Oncology Exit With Largest Acquisition in Eight Years
The company is buying a cancer-focused business in its biggest deal since 2018, reversing an earlier decision to exit the field.
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New York Postbusiness35 days ago
JD Sports to Close About 175 Hibbett Stores While Opening New JD Locations and Converting Finish Line Stores
Parent company JD Sports will shutter about 175 underperforming Hibbett locations while opening 20 new JD stores and converting 70-80 Finish Line stores in North America.
zmescience.comscience35 days ago
Johnson & Johnson to Acquire KRAS Startup Firefly Bio for $1 Billion After Recent Pancreatic Cancer Data Validates Field
The acquisition targets KRAS inhibitors after Revolution Medicines reported nearly doubled survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer less than two months earlier.
prnewswire.comscience36 days ago
GNI Group to Acquire Ayumi Pharmaceutical Holdings for ¥44.8 Billion
GNI Group Co., Ltd. signed an agreement to purchase all shares of Ayumi Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. from its current owners. The deal values the target at approximately ¥44.8 billion and is expected to raise the combined company's fiscal 2026 revenue to about ¥65.2 billion.
theundefeated.combusiness39 days ago
Z Squared Signs Dilutive Financing Deal and LOI to Acquire 42 MW North Carolina Data Center Portfolio
Z Squared, Inc. entered a financing agreement on June 4, 2026, and signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Skycore Digital, which owns three North Carolina data-center sites.
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investopedia.combusiness41 days ago
NexTel Medical to Acquire JumpstartRx and NueVistraMed for $8M in Cash and Preferred Stock, Adding $135K Monthly Revenue
NexTel Medical Corp. will pay $2 million cash and $6 million in preferred stock. The deals add $135,000 in monthly recurring revenue and close in 60 to 75 days.
nypost.combusiness42 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Taylor Morrison for $6.8 Billion in Cash
Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy Taylor Morrison Home Corp. for $50 per share in cash, valuing the homebuilder at $8.5 billion including debt. The deal marks Greg Abel’s first major acquisition since becoming CEO on January 1, 2025.
Forbesfinance45 days ago
Dick's Sporting Goods Reports Progress on Foot Locker Integration
Dick's Sporting Goods stated that investments in Foot Locker are producing higher sales and new store concepts. The company described early signs of consumer interest in updated formats.
channelx.worldworld51 days ago
Shein Acquires Everlane for $100 Million
Shein purchased apparel brand Everlane last week for $100 million. The transaction values the company well below its prior peak of $600 million.
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The Independentfinance52 days ago
Shein to Acquire Everlane Retailer
Shein has agreed to acquire Everlane, the apparel retailer founded in 2011. The deal comes as Everlane faces declining sales and rising debt.
sixcolors.comfinance53 days ago
Nordson Reports Record Second Quarter Sales and Raises Full-Year Guidance
Nordson reported second-quarter sales of $741 million, an 8 percent increase from the prior year. The company raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance after completing a small acquisition.
New York Postbusiness54 days ago
James Murdoch's Lupa Systems Acquires Half of Vox Media for Over $300 Million
James Murdoch's investment firm Lupa Systems agreed to buy New York magazine, Vox.com and the Vox Media Podcast Network. The transaction covers roughly half of Vox Media and is valued at more than $300 million. Remaining Vox properties will form a separate company led by co-found…
New York Postbusiness54 days ago
Media Scion Acquires New York Magazine, Vox.com and Podcast Network
A media investment firm has agreed to purchase New York magazine, Vox.com and the Vox Media Podcast Network for more than $300 million. The transaction covers roughly half of Vox Media and is expected to close within weeks.
TechCrunchtechnology55 days ago
Mach Industries Acquires Exquadrum for $50 Million in Cash and Equity
Mach Industries, a Huntington Beach-based defense startup, acquired solid rocket motor company Exquadrum for $50 million. The deal gives Mach control over a key component used in unmanned systems.
Washington Examinerpolitics55 days ago
CNN Parent Company Acquisition Draws Internal Concerns
CNN employees expressed fear and concern after reports that Paramount-Skydance would acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The network has faced declining viewership and questions about its coverage.