M&A Industry News
A collection of M&A latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.
Watch Pernod, Brown-Forman in Merger Talks
Pernod, Brown-Forman in Merger Talks Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman are discussing a merger to consolidate amid an industry downturn. A combination would bring together Pernod's brands like Martell Cognac and Absolut Vodka with Brown-Forman's…
SANOMA CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26 March 2026
Sanoma Corporation, Stock exchange release, 26 March 2026 at 18:30 EET SANOMA CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26 March 2026 Date26 March 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share classSANOMA Amount22,000 Average price/share, EUR9.0884 Highest…
Premier Inn abandons plans for hotel on Dorchester M&S site
Hotel chain Premier Inn has abandoned plans to build a hotel on the site of a former town centre Marks & Spencer (M&S) store. Premier Inn owners Whitbread bought the site in Dorchester's South Street in 2023. It had fallen into disrepair following…
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 26 March 2026
Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 26 March 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EET Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 26 March 2026 Date26 March 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares2,100 Average price/share (EUR)4.2390 Total…
Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, Toshiba to Explore Merger of Power Chip Businesses
Toshiba, and Rohm are exploring a possible merger of their power semiconductor businesses to cope with increasingly fierce international competition. The Japanese companies said Friday that the proposed integration would create a globally…
Pernod, Jack Daniel's Maker Brown-Forman Are in Merger Talks
Pernod Ricard SA and Brown-Forman Corp., the owner of Jack Daniel's whiskey, are discussing a merger as the alcoholic drink companies look at ways to consolidate amid an industry downturn. The French beverages company and Louisville, Kentucky-based…
Occidental Petroleum: Concentrate On The Acquisitions Made (NYSE:OXY)
Recent acquisitions are expected to deliver further cost structure improvements and profitability upside. OXY's accretive acquisitions, like Anadarko, gradually lower corporate breakeven over several years rather than all at once. Leadership…
Scotch whisky giants open talks over blockbuster merger
The deal would unite a host of renowned brands and distilleries under a single roof. Pernod's Chivas Brothers stable includes heavyweight international blended Scotch whiskies Chivas Regal, Ballantine's, and Royal Salute, while Brown-Forman…
GFiber Says 'Nothing Is Changing' in Merger With Astound
GFiber, formerly Google Fiber, is trying to reassure users that “nothing is changing” about its internet service, which is slated to merge with Astound Broadband later this year. On Thursday, GFiber sent an email to subscribers…
Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 billion Paramount merger on April 23
Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (HK$860.7 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media…
Coeur Mining: Post-Acquisition Upside Remains Underappreciated (NYSE:CDE)
Coeur Mining (CDE) remains a Strong Buy after completing the New Gold acquisition, significantly boosting gold, silver, and copper production and cash flow. CDE guides for $2 billion in free cash flow in 2026 and launched a $750 million buyback…
Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Announces Completion of Acquisition of Exact Sciences
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is one of the Best Conservative Stocks to Buy Right Now. On March 23, the company announced that it had completed the acquisition of Exact Sciences. As a result of this, Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is now a leader…
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG) M&A Call Transcript
Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG) M&A Call March 26, 2026 8:00 AM EDT Mark Pearson - President, CEO & Director Marc Costantini - President, CEO & Director Robin Raju - Senior Executive VP & CFO Elias Habayeb - Executive VP & CFO Onur Erzan - Head…
Eva Longoria Expresses Consolidation Fears Over WBD-Paramount Merger
Eva Longoria has waded into the debate over the potential impact of the Warner Bros. Discovery – Paramount merger, expressing her fears over how the consolidation will impact jobs and diversity. “The consolidation is the scary part of…
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman in merger talks
Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have confirmed they are in talks to merge, a deal that could reshape the global spirits industry.
Receive a Daily briefing on M&A Industry News
Get Started