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Financial Timesfinance7 hrs ago
CRH nears purchase of Arcosa in its largest deal to date
The Irish building materials company is close to acquiring the Dallas-based construction firm Arcosa, which has a market value near $7 billion. The transaction would mark CRH's biggest acquisition.
uctoday.comscience3 days ago
SpaceX Shares Fall More Than 6% on Thursday After Cursor Acquisition
SpaceX stock declined for a second straight day following its $60 billion all-stock purchase of Cursor, cutting its market value by roughly $620 billion from Tuesday’s peak.
manilatimes.netfinance4 days ago
Diana Shipping Increases Bid for Genco Shipping to $27.34 Per Share
Diana Shipping raised its all-cash and stock offer for the shares of Genco Shipping it does not already own. The new bid values each Genco share at $27.34 and includes a request to postpone Genco's annual meeting.
Benzingaai4 days ago
SpaceX to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor in $60 Billion All-Stock Deal
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. agreed to buy AI coding startup Cursor from Anysphere Inc. for $60 billion in stock. The transaction marks one of the largest acquisitions in the AI software sector.
news.google.comfinance4 days ago
A.P. Moller Capital to Acquire Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa
A.P. Moller Capital signed an agreement to acquire all of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa. The target holds operating assets, projects ready for construction, and a large development pipeline in solar, wind and battery storage.
Benzingatechnology5 days ago
Databricks to Acquire Panther Labs in Cybersecurity Expansion
The San Francisco company announced the deal at its Data + AI Summit. Panther Labs was valued at $1.4 billion after its 2021 Series B round.
Bloombergworld5 days ago
Iran war restricts bidders as former De Beers boss's group leads race for top diamond miner
A group headed by Gareth Penny has taken the lead in acquiring the world's biggest diamond miner after the Iran war limited competing offers.
foxbusiness.combusiness4 days ago
Fox Corporation to Acquire Roku in $22 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal
Fox will buy the streaming platform that reaches more than 100 million households, gaining control of the home screen where viewers begin sessions. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027.
rediff.comfinance6 days ago
Miners, Cruise Lines and Airlines Rise While Energy Stocks Fall in Premarket on US-Iran Deal
Energy shares declined while several major technology names advanced ahead of the open. Fox shares dropped sharply after its announced purchase of Roku.
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ai6 days ago
Nano Dimension proposes $890 million merger giving Infinite Epigenetics control of Nasdaq listing
Nano Dimension announced plans to acquire Infinite Epigenetics in a deal valued at $890 million. The transaction would combine Nano Dimension's capital and Nasdaq listing with a healthcare AI platform focused on epigenetic testing.
newrepublic.combusiness9 days ago
Thoreau Group in Advanced Talks to Acquire Ensemble Health Partners for $12 Billion
Private-equity executive Matt Holt’s firm is negotiating to buy the healthcare revenue-cycle company in a transaction valued at about $12 billion.
manilatimes.netbusiness9 days agoSourced
United Community Banks agrees to sell equipment finance unit to Wafra funds for $1.9 billion
United Community Banks, Inc. signed a definitive agreement to sell its Navitas equipment finance business to funds managed by Wafra Inc. The $1.9 billion cash deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
Bloombergbusiness10 days ago
Battery Maker Supplying Data Centers to List via $600 Million SPAC Merger
A specialized battery manufacturer for data centers will merge with a blank-check company backed by SparkLabs Group. The deal values the battery firm at $600 million before new capital is added.
rigzone.combusiness11 days ago
EnQuest Agrees to Buy Malaysian Offshore Oil Interests from Petronas for Up to $833 Million
EnQuest PLC agreed to buy stakes in four Malaysian production sharing contracts from Petronas. The deal would add 57,400 barrels of oil equivalent per day to the company's output.
rte.iefinance12 days ago
Owners of Boots Enter Talks for $10 Billion Sale
Owners of Boots are in discussions with the billionaire Weston family and Australian pharmacy group Sigma Healthcare regarding a potential $10 billion sale. The talks center on the U.K. pharmacy chain and its valuation in pounds and dollars.
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rediff.comfinance12 days ago
U.S. Futures Rise as Several Companies Report Earnings and Deals
U.S. equity futures advanced ahead of the open. Multiple companies announced earnings results, dividend changes, and acquisition agreements.
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rte.ieworld12 days ago
Bank CEO says Monte Paschi takeover would enable European deals
The chief executive of Intesa Sanpaolo stated that acquiring Monte Paschi would allow the bank to pursue transactions across Europe. The comment came during remarks on the bank's expansion strategy.
businesstoday.infinance12 days ago
Bank CEO Says Firm Would Remain in Acquisition Bid If Rival Offer Emerges
A bank chief executive stated the company would continue pursuing a takeover if a competing bid appears. The executive also addressed the structure of the offer and another potential target.
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Benzingabusiness13 days ago
Cargill in Talks to Sell Metals Trading Business to Macquarie, Continuing 2017 Petroleum Deal Pattern
Cargill is in talks to sell its metals trading business to Macquarie Group. The move would continue the company's shift toward food and agriculture operations.
ventureburn.combusiness13 days ago
Apollo and Wecken & Cie. put 90% stake in DEMIRE up for sale after years of portfolio adjustments and liquidity measures
AEPF III 15 Sarl and Wecken & Cie. have started a structured process to sell their combined stake in DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG. The process remains at an early stage with no stock-exchange sale planned.
rte.iepolitics13 days agoUpdated
Tate & Lyle Agrees to £2.7 Billion Takeover by U.S. Rival
Tate & Lyle has accepted a £2.7 billion acquisition offer from Chicago-based Ingredion. The deal values the company at 615p per share and may lead to workforce reductions.
dig-in.comworld16 days ago
Allianz Submits Offer to Acquire Portuguese Insurer Caravela Seguros
Allianz has submitted an offer for Caravela Seguros and entered advanced talks to purchase the Portuguese insurer. The proposed transaction remains subject to regulatory review.
rte.iebusiness16 days ago
Bally’s Intralot Agrees £243m All-Stock Takeover of Evoke at 77% Premium
The owner of William Hill and 888 agreed to an all-stock deal valuing the company at 52p per share after two months of talks. The transaction follows UK tax increases that took effect in April.
michaelwest.com.aubusiness18 days ago
ResMed Acquires Noctrix Health for $340 Million, Marking Angelini Ventures’ First Portfolio Exit
Angelini Ventures announced the sale of its portfolio company Noctrix Health to ResMed on June 3, 2026. The $340 million transaction marks the venture firm's first portfolio exit.
japantimes.co.jppolitics19 days ago
Central Asia Metals to Acquire Cygnus Metals for A$232 Million in All-Scrip Deal
Central Asia Metals PLC agreed to buy Cygnus Metals Limited through an Australian scheme of arrangement. The transaction values Cygnus at A$232 million and adds the Chibougamau copper-gold project in Québec to CAML's portfolio.
nypost.comfinance20 days agoUpdated
Berkshire Hathaway to Acquire Taylor Morrison in $6.8 Billion All-Cash Deal
Berkshire Hathaway agreed to buy the sixth-largest U.S. publicly traded homebuilder for $6.8 billion in cash. The transaction values Taylor Morrison at roughly $8.5 billion including debt and carries a 24 percent premium to its May 29 closing price.
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Forbesfinance20 days ago
Barry Diller's People Inc. Offers $48.30 Per Share for MGM Resorts
People Inc. proposed buying the remaining shares of MGM Resorts it does not already own. The all-cash offer values the casino operator at $18 billion.
skift.comfinance20 days ago
US Investment Firm Castlelake Considering Offer for EasyJet
EasyJet shares rose as much as 12 percent on Monday after U.S. investment firm Castlelake disclosed it was weighing an offer for the Luton-based airline. The airline called the timing opportunistic and said it had not yet received a formal approach.
The Independentbusiness4 days ago
Activist Investor Castlelake Builds 14% Stake in easyJet, Explores Takeover
U.S. investment firm Castlelake disclosed it is considering an offer for the Luton-based airline. easyJet shares rose sharply on Monday after the announcement.
nypost.comworld20 days ago
Berkshire Hathaway to Buy Taylor Morrison Home Corp. for $5 Billion
Berkshire Hathaway will pay $50 per share in cash to buy Taylor Morrison, a homebuilder with more than 350 communities in 12 states. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
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koreaherald.comfinance23 days ago
Aptose Biosciences Delays Closing of Hanmi Acquisition to June
Aptose Biosciences said regulatory approvals in South Korea are still pending for its planned acquisition by Hanmi Pharmaceutical. The companies now target closing in June and have received an additional loan advance to continue operations.
vtdigger.orgpolitics23 days ago
Administration proposes easing merger rules for schools
The administration is considering changes to merger guidelines that would apply to educational institutions. The move would affect how private equity firms pursue acquisitions in the sector.
Bloombergworld24 days ago
Uber Discusses Potential Delivery Hero Acquisition, KKR Opens Milan Office
Uber is in talks to acquire Delivery Hero. KKR established a new office in Milan. Synopsys reached a settlement with an activist investor.
New York Postfinance25 days ago
JPMorgan Could Spend Up to $20 Billion on Acquisitions, CEO Says
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is open to spending $10 billion to $20 billion on a deal over the next couple of years. The comments mark a shift from the bank's usual preference for organic growth.
world25 days ago
Major Shareholder Urges Universal Music Group to Reject $64 Billion Bid
The Bolloré Group, which holds a significant stake in Universal Music Group, called on the label to reject a $64 billion acquisition offer. The shareholder stated the price was too low and questioned compatibility with the bidder.
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interestingengineering.comfinance25 days ago
Nuclear Power Startup Newcleo Plans Public Listing via Blank-Check Merger
Newcleo will merge with a blank-check company in a transaction that values the combined entity at about $2.4 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported the planned deal.
Bloombergworld26 days ago
Healthcare Takeovers Exceed $140 Billion After Recent Deals
Healthcare acquisition activity reached more than $140 billion this year. A pharmaceutical company completed another purchase, and an industrial firm received advice on a pending bid.
Statscience26 days ago
Eli Lilly to Acquire Three Vaccine Developers for Up to $4 Billion
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company. The combined deals could reach nearly $4 billion and target pathogens linked to long-term health issues.
benzinga.comworld26 days ago
Rio Tinto Reviews Glencore Merger After Price Increase
Rio Tinto is evaluating whether to pursue a renewed bid for Glencore after the target’s share price increased. The review follows earlier discussions between the two mining companies.
Statscience26 days ago
Eli Lilly to Acquire Three Early-Stage Vaccine Developers
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase three vaccine companies for a combined total that could reach nearly $4 billion. The acquisitions expand the company's presence in infectious-disease research.
finance.yahoo.comfinance28 days ago
Jardine Nears Deal to Acquire I-MED Radiology Network
Jardine is in advanced talks to purchase I-MED Radiology, Australia's largest medical diagnostic imaging provider. The transaction would expand the conglomerate's healthcare holdings.
koreatimes.co.krfinance28 days ago
Uber Offers to Acquire Delivery Hero at €33 per Share
Delivery Hero confirmed receipt of a takeover bid from Uber. The offer values the Berlin-based food delivery company at €33 per share and follows an increase in Uber's stake to 19.5%.
theconstructionindex.co.ukbusiness29 days ago
Penta Capital Partners Delays £1 Billion Sumer Sale, Weighs Continuation Vehicle
Penta Capital Partners has postponed a planned £1 billion auction of Sumer after receiving buyer interest. The firm is now considering a continuation vehicle or dividend recapitalisation instead.
rte.iefinance31 days ago
Lone Star Funds Explores Sale of German Lender IKB
Buyout firm Lone Star Funds has begun early-stage discussions about selling German lender IKB nearly two decades after its initial investment. The move comes as the firm reviews its long-held stake in the bank.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance31 days ago
Private Equity Firms Consider Bids for Japanese Logistics Company Nikkon Holdings
Private equity firms Bain Capital, Warburg Pincus, and Blackstone are evaluating bids for Nikkon Holdings as the company explores a potential take-private transaction. The Tokyo-based firm has appointed advisers and formed a special committee to oversee the process.
financialpost.comfinance32 days ago
Skyworks Launches Exchange Offers for Qorvo Senior Notes
Skyworks Solutions announced exchange offers and consent solicitations for two series of Qorvo senior notes. The offers are tied to the planned merger of Qorvo into a Skyworks subsidiary.
americanbanker.comai32 days ago
Morgan Stanley Executive Says AI Acquisitions Occur Across Industries
Morgan Stanley’s head of global technology M&A stated that companies are pursuing artificial intelligence acquisitions of varying sizes in multiple sectors. The deals aim to address gaps in chips, power, networking, and infrastructure.
nypost.comscience34 days ago
NextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Merger With Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy on Monday. The combined company would become the largest U.S. utility by market value and would require state and federal regulatory approval.
etftrends.comfinance34 days ago
Private Equity Deals Focus on Energy and Infrastructure in Q1 2026
A review of major U.S. private equity transactions in early 2026 shows capital moving into energy and infrastructure businesses. The shift occurs amid selective dealmaking and pressure for returns after slower exits.
nypost.comfinance34 days ago
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy Agree to $67 Billion Merger
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have signed a definitive agreement to combine in a $67 billion all-stock transaction. The deal would create the world's largest regulated electric utility by market capitalization.
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s31833.pcdn.cofinance34 days ago
Law Firm Launches Investigation Into LiveRamp Board Duties in Proposed Sale
Johnson Fistel, PLLP announced an investigation into whether LiveRamp Holdings board members breached fiduciary duties regarding a proposed sale to Publicis Groupe. The inquiry follows LiveRamp's May 17 announcement of a definitive merger agreement.
benzinga.comfinance34 days ago
Quince Therapeutics Acquires Orphai Therapeutics and Raises Up to $187 Million
Quince Therapeutics announced the acquisition of Orphai Therapeutics and a concurrent private placement to fund development of an inhaled rapamycin formulation for pulmonary diseases. The deal brings LAM-001 into Quince's pipeline and extends the company's cash runway through 202…
finance35 days ago
U.S. Upstream Oil Mergers Reach $38 Billion in First Quarter
U.S. upstream oil mergers totaled $38 billion in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly figure in two years. The increase occurred despite a slowdown in March linked to volatility from the Middle East conflict.
thehindubusinessline.comfinance35 days ago
Prudential to Acquire 75% Stake in Bharti Life Insurance for $365 Million
Prudential agreed to purchase a 75 percent stake in Bharti Life Insurance. The transaction carries an initial cash payment of $365 million and targets India's uninsured middle class.
eonline.comfinance37 days ago
LVMH Agrees to Sell Marc Jacobs to Joint Venture of WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group
LVMH has reached an agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs brand to a joint venture formed by WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group. The buyers plan to raise up to $850 million to fund the acquisition. The deal marks the exit of the French luxury conglomerate from ownership of the Americ…
TechCrunchtechnology37 days ago
GoPro Receives Unsolicited Acquisition Interest, Hires Houlihan Lokey to Evaluate Strategic Options
The action camera maker has engaged an investment bank as it fields interest from defense, consumer and financial sectors. GoPro is simultaneously laying off a quarter of its workforce, which has already fallen to just over 600 employees from a peak of 1,500. The move follows las…
memeburn.comfinance37 days ago
OKX and Korea Investment and Securities in Talks for 40% Stake in Coinone
OKX and Korea Investment and Securities are discussing the purchase of a combined 40% stake in South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone through newly issued shares. The transaction would mark OKX's entry into the South Korean market. CoinDesk reported the development on May 1…
bbc.co.ukfinance37 days ago
Magnum Ice Cream Shares Rise 18% on Report of Potential Private Equity Bid
Shares of Magnum Ice Cream Company rose sharply after Reuters reported that private equity firms including Blackstone and CD&R are exploring a possible takeover bid. The development comes six months after the company spun off from Unilever. Magnum owns several ice cream brands in…
Financial Timesfinance37 days ago
Schroders to Sell China Mutual Funds Business to Nuveen in £10bn Deal
Schroders is exiting its China mutual funds business three years after entering the market. The London-listed asset manager is being acquired by US-headquartered Nuveen in a £10bn transaction. The move reflects challenges in the Chinese asset management sector.
Le Mondeworld37 days ago
Altice Extends SFR Sale Talks With Bouygues, Iliad and Orange Until June 5
French telecoms group Altice said on May 15, 2026 that exclusive discussions with Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free over the potential sale of SFR would continue until June 5. The three rivals submitted a revised offer in mid-April valuing SFR at €20.4 billion, up from a previous…