Mergers News and Corporate Acquisition & M&A Market Updates
Columbia Threadneedle, Patrizia merge UK property funds to build scale
Real estate fund managers are pursuing larger platforms as high borrowing costs continue to pressure the sector. Columbia Threadneedle and Patrizia say they will combine their British property ...
UK dealmaking stays strong as M&A activity accelerates
UK corporate dealmaking is gathering pace as large listed companies streamline operations and overseas buyers pursue British assets with dependable cash generation. The momentum in mergers and ...
Boots sale talks face valuation hurdle at $10 billion
Boots' owners are weighing strategic options for the British pharmacy and beauty chain as they test investor appetite for one of the UK's best-known retail brands. The process includes IPO ...
U.S. Small Business Administration opens registration for July America’s Seed Fund Summit
The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening registration for a month-long summit aimed at linking entrepreneurs, researchers, and innovators with federal early-stage technology funding. The ...
Nasdaq-100 July rally outlook weakens after strong first-half run
After one of its strongest starts to the year in recent periods, the Nasdaq-100 enters July with seasonal tailwinds that may be less reliable this time. The index has risen in July in 17 of the ...
Wayve share sale puts LSEG private market platform to first major test in London
London’s new framework for intermittent trading in private company shares is getting its first high-profile use as autonomous vehicle start-up Wayve prepares a sale for employees and investors. ...
Kroger agrees to buy Giant Eagle in $1.65 billion retail expansion deal
Grocery and pharmacy dealmaking remains active as retailers seek scale to manage inflation pressures, changing shopping habits, and stronger competition. Against that backdrop, Kroger says it is ...
Windrose Electric seeks U.S. Spac listing as it pushes electric truck expansion
Rising interest in battery-powered heavy trucks is opening space for new entrants as diesel costs climb and established manufacturers scale up production. Windrose Electric says it plans to list ...
CMA CGM nears FedEx supply chain acquisition in U.S. logistics push
CMA CGM is close to a $1.4 billion cash deal for FedEx’s third-party logistics unit as the French shipping group deepens its expansion in the U.S. supply chain market. The transaction would also ...
Schroders nears sale of Benchmark Capital as wealth strategy shifts to ultra-rich clients
Schroders is nearing a deal to sell its financial planning arm Benchmark Capital for more than £200mn as the UK asset manager narrows its focus within wealth management. The potential disposal ...
Congress scrutinizes private equity’s expanding role in U.S. youth sports
Lawmakers in Washington are intensifying scrutiny of private equity investment in youth sports as concerns grow over rising participation costs for families. The bipartisan hearing follows a ...
TowneBank expands commercial banking and fee-income profile in Virginia and North Carolina
TowneBank operates a diversified commercial banking model across Virginia and North Carolina, combining lending with multiple fee-based revenue streams. Its insurance business remains a key ...
UK weighs intervention in Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery takeover
Britain is considering whether to subject Paramount Skydance’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery to a public interest review over media plurality and ownership concerns. The move could delay the ...
UK weighs intervention in Paramount Skydance's $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal
Britain is considering stepping into Paramount Skydance Corp's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery over concerns about media plurality. The review centers on the effect the ...
U.S. markets and policy shifts set the tone for investors as Dow tops 52,000
Investors are navigating a mix of policy decisions, healthcare changes and corporate strategy at the end of June. The trading backdrop includes a record close for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, ...
Elliott Management alumni launch new activist hedge funds as the firm’s Wall Street reach expands
Activist investing continues to broaden around Paul Singer’s Elliott Management as former staff build their own funds and carry its tactics into new campaigns. The expansion comes as Elliott ...
Ark Invest adds Coinbase, Circle, Bullish and Robinhood shares as crypto-linked stocks rise
Ark Invest is increasing exposure to crypto-linked equities as a broader market rally lifts trading and digital asset platforms. The asset manager added positions in Coinbase, Circle, Bullish and ...
U.S. regulator faces challenge to NextEra-Dominion merger
Rising electricity demand and a wave of large utility combinations are intensifying scrutiny of consolidation in the U.S. power sector. U.S. Senator Angus King is urging federal regulators to ...
Goldman Sachs advisory wins highlight resilient dealmaking as chip stocks rebound
U.S. stocks are recovering on Monday after a five-session losing streak, with semiconductor shares and several large-cap technology names regaining ground in afternoon trading. The rebound comes ...
Comcast spinoff underscores pressure on U.S. media to reshape TV assets
Major U.S. entertainment groups are continuing to rethink traditional television businesses as cord-cutting accelerates and streaming changes viewing habits. Comcast's plan to spin off ...
Atom Bank sale process nears collapse amid weak £600mn bid interest
Pressure is building on Atom Bank as efforts to sell the digital lender stall after potential buyers fail to match shareholders’ targeted £600mn valuation. The outcome raises the prospect of ...
