#mergers-and-acquisitions

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#finance
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Hidden Risks When Joining Forces With Another Company

Mergers and acquisitions present growth opportunities but come with significant hidden risks that require thorough legal and operational scrutiny.
#beauty-industry
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Wall Street rises to more records, boosted by earnings and retail sales

Strong earnings reports from major U.S. companies are driving Wall Street's performance, with the S&P 500 reaching an all-time high.
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Trump administration is using the FCC in an 'unprecedented' way to advance its anti-DEI agenda

"Any businesses that are looking for FCC approval, I would encourage them to get busy ending any sort of their invidious forms of DEI discrimination," Carr told Bloomberg in an interview.
US politics
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The creator economy is on track for a record year of M&A deals, according to a new report

Creator economy mergers and acquisitions are experiencing significant growth, with a record pace set for 2025.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Stock Market Live July 9: S&P 500 (VOO) Shakes Off Worries of New Trump Tariffs

President Trump announced that U.S. imports of copper from any source will be subjected to a 50% tariff, indicating a significant shift in tariff policy.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How Trump's immigration crackdown is reshaping financial industry hiring, travel, and dealmaking

"We're working on one merger acquisition now, and that's their phase one. They want to check out the staffing first to make sure that their I-9s are in order before they go forward with the rest of the deal."
US politics
Business
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Begbies Traynor profit surges on lucrative large-scale failures

Begbies Traynor reported a substantial increase in profits and revenues due to a rise in corporate failures and strong advisory demand.
fromHackernoon
3 weeks ago

How Blockchain Can Simplify Post-Merger Master Data Management | HackerNoon

Blockchain technology enables companies to create a trusted architecture for sharing data across networks securely and reliably, thereby addressing master data issues more effectively.
Privacy technologies
Startup companies
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

I run a $4.2B 9-year-old company that's acquired 3 startups. M&A makes increasing sense for companies like mine-not just the Fortune 500

Mergers and acquisitions are becoming a viable strategy for smaller companies to drive growth and complement their core offerings.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Will Associates See Bigger Salaries, Bonuses In 2025? - Above the Law

Associates may not receive salary increases in 2025 due to a sputtering M&A market.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

AI is forcing the data industry to consolidate - but that's not the whole story | TechCrunch

There is a complete reset in how data is managed and flows around the enterprise. If people want to seize the AI imperative, they have to redo their data platforms in a very big way. And this is where I believe you're seeing all these data acquisitions, because this is the foundation to have a sound AI strategy.
Data science
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

HPE-Juniper deal closes, integration questions remain

HPE has acquired Juniper Networks, aiming to enhance its networking solutions portfolio.
#ad-tech
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 months ago

The latest earnings round shows public markets aren't for the faint-hearted

Ad tech companies reported strong earnings for Q4 2024, but market reactions were negatively impacted, affecting valuations and stock prices.
fromExchangewire
6 months ago
Marketing

Q4 in Ad Tech: M&A is So Back

Ad tech M&A activity surged in Q4 2024, marking significant growth and notable acquisitions.
The landscape of data maturity was assessed for brands in key APAC markets.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 months ago

The latest earnings round shows public markets aren't for the faint-hearted

Ad tech companies reported strong earnings for Q4 2024, but market reactions were negatively impacted, affecting valuations and stock prices.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
6 months ago

Q4 in Ad Tech: M&A is So Back

Ad tech M&A activity surged in Q4 2024, marking significant growth and notable acquisitions.
The landscape of data maturity was assessed for brands in key APAC markets.
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

Biglaw Firm Enters Merger Talks After Losing Nearly 60 Lawyers To Competitors In Mass Lateral Moves - Above the Law

Morris, Manning & Martin is poised for highly strategic and transformational options for growth," Malko said. "We are in advanced discussions with a national Am Law 100 firm...
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Goldman's Hollywood whisperer Aaron Siegel talks AI anxiety and junior bankers

Aaron Siegel is at the helm of Goldman Sachs' entertainment banking division, overseeing significant deals across the entertainment sector.
#leadership
#private-equity
#technology
fromBenzinga
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Built Android To Protect Its Ad Empire, Not AI, Says Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas: Says OS Must Be Reengineered For Agentic Future - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

fromBenzinga
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Built Android To Protect Its Ad Empire, Not AI, Says Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas: Says OS Must Be Reengineered For Agentic Future - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Anthony Pompliano's ProCap BTC Buys $386M In Bitcoin

"At the closing of the proposed business combination, ProCap Financial is expected to hold up to $1 billion in bitcoin on its balance sheet."
Cryptocurrency
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Irish businessman Gary Quin hits paydirt with $1bn US bitcoin venture

Columbus Circle Capital is merging with ProCap BTC to create ProCap Financial, aiming to bridge bitcoin and traditional finance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Apple executives have held internal talks about buying AI startup Perplexity

Apple is considering acquiring Perplexity AI to enhance its AI capabilities and potentially offset risks from its Google partnership.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK bank TSB could be sold off by Spanish owner Sabadell amid BBVA takeover battle

TSB's future remains uncertain as its parent company, Banco Sabadell, explores potential buyer interest amid defensive measures against a takeover bid.
fromFortune
1 month ago

In Q1 2025, enterprise SaaS M&A deal count hit 210, according to PitchBook

The recent Q1 2025 data shows 210 enterprise SaaS mergers and acquisitions, a rebound from previous quarters, yet total deal value has fallen markedly.
Startup companies
#real-estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago
SF real estate

Real estate veterans launch brokerage valuations platform

FIJI revolutionizes real estate brokerage sales by allowing sellers to seek buyers, addressing confidentiality issues and valuation challenges.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How to navigate a successful real estate brokerage acquisition

The real estate industry is experiencing significant consolidation through numerous acquisitions, prompting firms to carefully prepare for mergers and acquisitions.
SF real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Rocket to buy Mr. Cooper in $9.4B mega US real-estate deal

Rocket Cos. plans to acquire Mr. Cooper Group for $9.4 billion to strengthen its mortgage sector amid U.S. housing market recovery.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Paramount layoffs: TV and movie giant cuts 3.5% of U.S. workforce ahead of merger with Skydance Media, citing uncertain economy

Paramount Global is reducing its workforce by 3.5% amidst customer shifts away from pay-TV and ongoing economic uncertainty.
#financial-services
DC food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Capital One gets green light to buy Discover for $35B and form credit card giant

Capital One and Discover Financial Services merger closer to completion after receiving regulatory approval.
DC food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Capital One gets green light to buy Discover for $35B and form credit card giant

Capital One and Discover Financial Services merger closer to completion after receiving regulatory approval.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Compass talks M&A strategy at The Gathering

Conway is focused on ensuring Latter & Blum's unique qualities are preserved while integrating into Compass, prioritizing local leadership over corporate uniformity for agent retention.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Salesforce patience and ties between CEOs drove Informatica acquisition

Salesforce's acquisition of Informatica reflects a disciplined and cost-conscious approach to M&A driven by shareholder expectations.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Guild in M&A talks with Bayview Asset Management

Bayview's investment discussions with Guild may lead to significant corporate transactions, including potential mergers or acquisitions.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Microsoft's Years-Long Battle To Buy Activision Blizzard Is Now Finally Over

The FTC has dismissed its case against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, marking a significant win for the tech giant.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 months ago

OpenAI acquires Jony Ive's hardware firm, io, to create AI devices

OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive's company io for $6.5 billion, merging it to enhance AI hardware development.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Max is going to be HBO Max. Again. Here's what that really means.

Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to revert to the HBO Max branding signals a recognition that their merger strategy has not met expectations.
Media industry
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Redfin stockholder files suit over disclosures in Rocket deal

The lawsuit alleges that Redfin and Rocket misled shareholders about material facts related to their acquisition, particularly regarding a conflict of interest with Goldman Sachs.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

The Bank of England has cut interest rates over fears of Trump's tariffs war - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

This month's rate cut will ease some pressure for businesses under strain, especially following recent National Insurance changes, and provides hope for a more stable environment that can foster long-term growth and investment.
UK politics
#cybersecurity
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Information security

Congratulations On Your Merger! Hope You Enjoy The Malware. - Above the Law

Mergers often hide significant cybersecurity challenges that are overlooked in press releases and planning.
Information security
fromDatabreaches
5 months ago

Deal leaks: data protection during M&A

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities are a significant concern during M&A transactions, leading to increased risks of data breaches.
Organizations must prioritize the security of transactional data amidst the high-stakes environment of M&A negotiations.
Information security
fromDatabreaches
5 months ago

Deal leaks: data protection during M&A

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities are a significant concern during M&A transactions, leading to increased risks of data breaches.
Organizations must prioritize the security of transactional data amidst the high-stakes environment of M&A negotiations.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Execs talk creators, sports, retail media and M&A at Possible

The M&A market is cooling off significantly, despite ongoing deals particularly in the sports sector.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

UK altnets' long-term survival 'in question' as 96% consider M&A | Computer Weekly

Neos Networks' study highlights that 96% of UK alternative broadband providers are considering mergers and acquisitions to navigate tough market conditions.
European startups
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

U.S. company Sunoco signs deal to buy Parkland in $9.1 billion US agreement | CBC News

Sunoco LP is acquiring Parkland Corp. for $9.1 billion amid internal governance challenges at Parkland.
#healthcare
fromMedCity News
3 months ago
Healthcare

Hospitals Are Freezing M&A Deals as Federal Policies Rattle Industry - MedCity News

Hospitals saw a sharp decline in M&A activity in Q1 2025, with only five transactions compared to prior years.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

These 7 healthcare startups are primed to make acquisitions in 2025

Caresyntax is using new funding for acquisitions to enhance surgical safety and profitability.
Commure emphasizes acquisitions as a core strategy for growth in the healthcare software sector.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

These 7 healthcare startups are primed to make acquisitions in 2025

Caresyntax is using new funding for acquisitions to enhance surgical safety and profitability.
Commure emphasizes acquisitions as a core strategy for growth in the healthcare software sector.
London startup
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

UK's Deliveroo suspends share buyback following 3.1B DoorDash takeover proposal - Silicon Canals

Deliveroo has suspended its £100M buyback after a $3.6B takeover proposal from DoorDash, which it may recommend to shareholders.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Will Shu set for 172m payday as Deliveroo takeover looms

Despite Deliveroo's shares languishing below their flotation price, a potential takeover by DoorDash could see CEO Will Shu gain over £172 million.
European startups
London startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Startups Weekly: Tech IPOs and deals proceed, but price matters | TechCrunch

Deals can still occur in a challenging economic climate, though with heightened price sensitivity.
fromPractical Ecommerce
3 months ago

Charts: Grocery Trends in Europe 2025

Modest grocery volume growth expected in Northern and Southern Europe until 2030, while Central and Eastern regions will see a decline.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German cartel office clears UniCredit stake in Commerzbank DW 04/14/2025

The acquisition "will strengthen UniCredit's market position in the private and corporate customer business in Germany," said Andreas Mundt, head of Germany's Federal Cartel Office.
Germany news
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Prada to Buy Versace for Nearly $1.4 Billion

Prada's acquisition of Versace signals confidence in Italian luxury amidst market chaos and aims to bolster its competitive position globally.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 months ago

Ad Tech Briefing: How much could Yahoo's DSP sell for - and to whom?

Potential sale of Yahoo's demand-side platform highlights a pivotal moment in ad tech consolidation and competitive reshaping.
European startups
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago

Elon Musk's xAI Acquires X in $45B Deal to 'Unlock Immense Potential'

Elon Musk's xAI has acquired social media platform X for $45 billion to merge their capabilities and maximize potential.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Mortgage company Rocket buying Mr. Cooper in all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion

Rocket Companies acquires Mr. Cooper Group for $9.4 billion, enhancing its mortgage market presence.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Data-driven deal making: How better decisions increase success rates by 40% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Data-driven analysis significantly improves mergers and acquisitions outcomes.
The shift from gut feeling to data analytics is reshaping M&A strategies.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

SoftBank to acquire semiconductor designer Ampere in $6.5B all-cash deal | TechCrunch

SoftBank's acquisition of Ampere Computing aims to enhance AI infrastructure investment.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Google revives talks to acquire Wiz at higher valuation | TechCrunch

Google's parent company, Alphabet, is in negotiations to acquire Wiz, a cloud cybersecurity startup, for around $30 billion.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Anywhere's Ryan Schneider on luxury market, M&A growth in 2025

Anywhere is focusing on luxury real estate to drive above-market growth.
M&A activities are anticipated to surge in 2025, with a strategic focus on economically viable deals.
Investment in AI is transforming operations and enhancing agent productivity.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
4 months ago

Sources: T-Mobile has held talks to buy location-based ad startup Blis

Blis may finalize a $200 million deal with T-Mobile amid a wave of mergers in the ad tech sector.
fromMarTech
5 months ago

Why independent CDPs are disappearing (and what comes next) | MarTech

Consolidation among independent Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) is emerging as the market shifts towards purposeful growth.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 months ago

Media Buying Briefing: Crossmedia's global goals are to localize where holdcos can't

Crossmedia is innovatively expanding its global reach through partnerships rather than acquisitions, allowing agencies to retain independence.
Recent trends show a growing pattern of mergers and acquisitions among agencies globally, not just limited to larger companies.
Cars
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Nissan's latest desperate gamble-see if Tesla will buy the company

Senior politicians in Japan are seeking solutions to save Nissan, including potential investments from Tesla, despite Nissan's financial struggles.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
5 months ago

How US interest rate moves are likely to impact the European tech market

U.S. interest rate cuts positively influence venture capital funding for European tech startups.
A significant increase in venture debt is observed amidst a slowdown in equity funding.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

The Rainmakers: Meet the 20 bankers who led last year's M&A rebound, driving billions in fees to their firms

Dealmaking in 2024 sees a resurgence, with significant growth in merger and acquisition activities hinting at renewed confidence on Wall Street.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

The M&A Attorneys Bringing In The Big Bucks - Above the Law

In 2024, M&A deals rose by 10% to $3.2 trillion, positioning law firms as key players in facilitating significant transactions.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
5 months ago

IBM banks on friendlier US regulatory climate for dealmaking

IBM expects a smoother regulatory process for the acquisition of Hashicorp, predicting a pro-competition climate.
Miscellaneous
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 months ago

FullFibre, Zzoomm merge to gain scale in UK altnet broadband | Computer Weekly

UK alternative broadband suppliers are struggling against established telecom players and market consolidation seems inevitable.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Influencer management firm Shine Talent acquires Spark Media as creator deals drive M&A

Shine Talent Group expands its influencer roster by acquiring Spark Talent Group, highlighting the increasing trend of M&A in the creator economy.
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