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Sabadell counters BBVA takeover bid with record profits and "3.3 billion" shareholder payout plan
Banco Sabadell announced record 2024 profits of "1.827 billion", a 37% increase, and plans to distribute "3.3 billion" to shareholders by 2025 to counter BBVA's takeover bid; the final decision is expected in June.
Sabadell counters BBVA takeover bid with record profits and "3.3 billion" shareholder payout plan
Banco Sabadell announced record 2024 profits of "1.827 billion", a 37% increase, and plans to distribute "3.3 billion" to shareholders by 2025 to counter BBVA's takeover bid; the final decision is expected in June.
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60% Bias Score
BOJ to Hike Rates, India to Cut, Nissan Ends Honda Merger Talks
The Bank of Japan plans to raise short-term interest rates to around 1% by the second half of fiscal year 2025 to combat inflation, while India's central bank is likely to cut rates to stimulate its slowing economy; Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida ended merger talks with Honda.
BOJ to Hike Rates, India to Cut, Nissan Ends Honda Merger Talks
The Bank of Japan plans to raise short-term interest rates to around 1% by the second half of fiscal year 2025 to combat inflation, while India's central bank is likely to cut rates to stimulate its slowing economy; Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida ended merger talks with Honda.
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20% Bias Score
Sidenor Raises Talgo Bid to €4.8 per Share
Sidenor raised its offer to buy 29.9% of Talgo to €4.8 per share, up 20% from its initial bid, after the Spanish government blocked a Hungarian firm's takeover attempt. The deal involves Basque government funds, potential SEPI participation, and Talgo's headquarters moving to Álava.
Sidenor Raises Talgo Bid to €4.8 per Share
Sidenor raised its offer to buy 29.9% of Talgo to €4.8 per share, up 20% from its initial bid, after the Spanish government blocked a Hungarian firm's takeover attempt. The deal involves Basque government funds, potential SEPI participation, and Talgo's headquarters moving to Álava.
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40% Bias Score
National Bank Expands West, Acquires Canadian Western Bank
National Bank of Canada finalized its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank on Monday, expanding its reach into Western Canada and increasing its non-Quebec business from 20 percent to 40 percent, adding $37 billion in loans and 65,000 customers.
National Bank Expands West, Acquires Canadian Western Bank
National Bank of Canada finalized its acquisition of Canadian Western Bank on Monday, expanding its reach into Western Canada and increasing its non-Quebec business from 20 percent to 40 percent, adding $37 billion in loans and 65,000 customers.
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56% Bias Score
KKR Raises Fuji Soft Bid in Heated Takeover Battle
KKR increased its bid for Fuji Soft to 9,850 yen per share, surpassing Bain Capital's offer in a competitive takeover battle highlighting increased global investment in Japan.
KKR Raises Fuji Soft Bid in Heated Takeover Battle
KKR increased its bid for Fuji Soft to 9,850 yen per share, surpassing Bain Capital's offer in a competitive takeover battle highlighting increased global investment in Japan.
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36% Bias Score
Basque Government Competes for Talgo Stake Amidst Industrial Job Concerns
The Basque Government, through its investment fund Finkatuz, is vying to become a minority shareholder in Talgo, competing with Polish fund PFR and Indian firm Jupiter Wagon for a 29.9% stake held by Trilantic; this follows the recent closure of Guardian factory in the Basque Country, prompting a fo...
Basque Government Competes for Talgo Stake Amidst Industrial Job Concerns
The Basque Government, through its investment fund Finkatuz, is vying to become a minority shareholder in Talgo, competing with Polish fund PFR and Indian firm Jupiter Wagon for a 29.9% stake held by Trilantic; this follows the recent closure of Guardian factory in the Basque Country, prompting a fo...
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52% Bias Score
BCI Buys UK Firm BBGI for £1.06 Billion Amid Takeover Frenzy
Canada's BCI is buying UK infrastructure firm BBGI Global Infrastructure for £1.06 billion, adding to a wave of foreign takeovers of British companies totaling £145 billion last year, reflecting bargain valuations and fewer new listings.
BCI Buys UK Firm BBGI for £1.06 Billion Amid Takeover Frenzy
Canada's BCI is buying UK infrastructure firm BBGI Global Infrastructure for £1.06 billion, adding to a wave of foreign takeovers of British companies totaling £145 billion last year, reflecting bargain valuations and fewer new listings.
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48% Bias Score
€4 Billion Investment Sought for Masorange-Vodafone Fiber Joint Venture
Masorange and Vodafone's joint venture, Europe's largest fiber optic company covering 12.2 million homes, is seeking a €4 billion investment from one of fifteen competing global infrastructure funds, aiming to reduce debt and potentially pay an extraordinary dividend.
€4 Billion Investment Sought for Masorange-Vodafone Fiber Joint Venture
Masorange and Vodafone's joint venture, Europe's largest fiber optic company covering 12.2 million homes, is seeking a €4 billion investment from one of fifteen competing global infrastructure funds, aiming to reduce debt and potentially pay an extraordinary dividend.
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36% Bias Score
Indra Acquires Hispasat with €700 Million in Financing from BBVA and BNP Paribas
BBVA and BNP Paribas provided €700 million to finance Indra's acquisition of 89% of Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator, aiming to create a national defense giant; however, market concerns exist regarding competition and valuation.
Indra Acquires Hispasat with €700 Million in Financing from BBVA and BNP Paribas
BBVA and BNP Paribas provided €700 million to finance Indra's acquisition of 89% of Hispasat, a Spanish satellite operator, aiming to create a national defense giant; however, market concerns exist regarding competition and valuation.
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36% Bias Score
Piraeus Bank to Acquire Ethniki Asfalistiki for €600 Million
Piraeus Bank is poised to acquire Ethniki Asfalistiki from CVC Capital Partners for approximately €600 million, aiming to boost fee income and achieve synergies, mirroring successful models from Italian banks.
Piraeus Bank to Acquire Ethniki Asfalistiki for €600 Million
Piraeus Bank is poised to acquire Ethniki Asfalistiki from CVC Capital Partners for approximately €600 million, aiming to boost fee income and achieve synergies, mirroring successful models from Italian banks.
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48% Bias Score
Shrinking Public Stock Market: Mergers, Private Equity, and Investor Implications
The number of publicly traded U.S. companies has fallen from roughly 8,800 in 1997 to 3,952 by 2024, primarily due to increased mergers and acquisitions and a decrease in initial public offerings, fueled by the rise of private equity and stricter regulations.
Shrinking Public Stock Market: Mergers, Private Equity, and Investor Implications
The number of publicly traded U.S. companies has fallen from roughly 8,800 in 1997 to 3,952 by 2024, primarily due to increased mergers and acquisitions and a decrease in initial public offerings, fueled by the rise of private equity and stricter regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Indra Acquires 89.68% Stake in Hispasat for €725 Million
Indra acquired an 89.68% stake in Hispasat from Redeia for €725 million, strengthening its position in the space sector and aligning with its strategic focus on defense and digital technology, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder agreement.
Indra Acquires 89.68% Stake in Hispasat for €725 Million
Indra acquired an 89.68% stake in Hispasat from Redeia for €725 million, strengthening its position in the space sector and aligning with its strategic focus on defense and digital technology, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder agreement.
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36% Bias Score
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