2024-09-26 | Current Affairs
U.S. Steel announced on Wednesday that an arbitration board has ruled in favor of Nippon Steel’s USD 14.9 billion buyout of the company. However, the United Steelworkers (USW) union has expressed its disagreement with the decision.
2024-08-13 | Current Affairs
Gold Fields is poised to acquire Osisko Mining for USD 1.6 billion, securing full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada as the South African company aims to bolster its gold supply amid soaring prices.
2024-07-19 | Current Affairs
Private equity giants Apax Partners, Bain Capital, and CVC are each considering placing bids for SoftwareOne, according to sources familiar with the matter. This development comes three months following the removal of the Swiss software company’s board.
2024-07-01 | Current Affairs
BlackRock, the world’s leading asset management firm, has announced its intention to acquire U.K.-based data provider Preqin for 2.55 billion British pounds, approximately USD 3.22 billion.
2024-06-26 | Current Affairs
U.S. meal delivery giant DoorDash has expressed interest in acquiring U.K.-based Deliveroo, according to sources familiar with the matter.
2024-05-03 | Current Affairs
Today’s News Sycamore Partners, among other buyout equity firms, is reportedly showing keen interest in the privatization of the renowned U.S. department store Nordstrom, as confirmed by insiders. Last month, Nordstrom’s CEO Erik Nordstrom and President Pete Nordstrom disclosed their exploration of privatization options, confirming a previous Reuters report from March. Negotiations are anticipated […]
2024-02-20 | Current Affairs
Today’s News In a significant move within the financial sector, Capital One has officially revealed plans to acquire Discover Financial for a substantial USD 35.3 billion. This strategic all-stock merger is set to bring together two major players in the American credit card arena, reshaping the industry landscape. The deal values Discover’s stock at 27% […]
2023-12-04 | Current Affairs
Today’s News Three major Japanese developers are actively pursuing opportunities to acquire housebuilders in the United States, seeking growth outside their shrinking domestic market. Daiwa House, Sekisui House, and Sumitomo Forestry are aggressively exploring potential targets, with intentions of possible acquisitions in the U.S. market. Four M&A bankers and lawyers familiar with the matter […]
