Tag #Mergers And Acquisitions

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Court Upholds Employment Protection Clause in Maverix Sale

A Dutch court ruled that a Philips employee couldn't be dismissed after the sale of Maverix due to a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) clause. Although his old position was eliminated, the court ensured a "no less favorable" new role must be offered.

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Google to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for \$50 Billion

Google is acquiring Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for \$50 billion, exceeding a previous offer, in a deal expected to close next year, boosting Google Cloud's cloud security capabilities and reflecting a friendlier regulatory environment.

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Fragmented European Telecoms Hampered by Lack of Investment and Consolidation

The European Union's telecommunications sector faces challenges due to its high fragmentation, with numerous small operators hindering investment in 5G, 6G, and other technologies, impacting job growth and economic competitiveness. Consolidation through mergers is being explored, but faces regulator...

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Kibbutz-Owned Defense Firm Plasan Explores Sale or IPO

The 230 members of Kibbutz Sa'sa will soon decide on the future of their defense company, Plasan, which is exploring a sale or partial listing on the stock market after experiencing recent financial success, potentially offsetting losses from a past conflict.

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BP to Sell Stake in Solar Business Amid Investor Pressure

Faced with pressure from activist investor Elliott, BP is seeking to sell a 50% stake in its Lightsource solar business and potentially its petrol stations to raise billions of pounds, marking a strategic shift toward increased oil and gas investments and raising concerns about its commitment to ren...

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China's M&A Reforms to Drive Industrial Upgrading

China's stepped-up M&A reforms, including the "M&A Six Measures", aim to boost industrial upgrading and support private tech firms amid external challenges, with further regulatory adjustments planned to enhance capital flow and resource allocation in key strategic sectors.

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Alphabet Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for $32 Billion to Bolster Google Cloud

Alphabet is acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion to strengthen its Google Cloud platform's security offerings and compete with Microsoft and Amazon, addressing growing cloud data security concerns and multi-cloud strategies; however, FTC approval remains uncertain.

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Santander Closes 95 UK Branches, 750 Jobs at Risk

Banco Santander is closing 95 UK branches, impacting 750 jobs due to the rise of digital banking; 36 branches will reduce hours, and 18 will lose counters.

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Bosch Home Comfort Group Reports 12.5% Revenue Drop in 2024

Bosch Home Comfort Group reported a €4.4 billion revenue in 2024, a 12.5 percent decrease year-on-year due to low consumer spending and investment; however, it outperformed the industry decline and expects growth to resume from 2026, supported by a planned acquisition of parts of Johnson Controls' b...

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US Takeovers Weaken UK Defense

American private equity firms acquired several crucial UK defense companies—Cobham, Ultra Electronics, and Meggitt—between 2019 and 2023, despite national security concerns, leading to the break-up and sale of their components, raising concerns about the UK's defense capabilities.

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Unicredit's Delayed Commerzbank Takeover Bid

Unicredit holds about 28% of Commerzbank shares, aiming for a takeover despite resistance from Commerzbank's management, labor unions, and the German government, delaying a final decision until next year due to regulatory hurdles and negotiations.

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Unicredit's Commerzbank Bid Faces Resistance Amid Job Cuts

Unicredit holds nearly 28% of Commerzbank shares, aiming for a takeover despite opposition from the German government and Commerzbank itself, which is cutting 3,900 jobs while maintaining overall workforce numbers. A decision is delayed until next year.

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