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Why Nonprofits Should Consider The Benefits Of A Merger
Frank Williamson is CEO of Oaklyn Consulting, an investment banking firm serving founder and investor owned companies and nonprofits. Nonprofits are an essential thread in our social fabric, providing critical services that make our communities…
The 123 Years of M&A That Built The New Omnicom
In the spring of 1985, the New York Times' advertising correspondent Philip H. Dougherty wrote a prophetic bit of copy: “Some analysts of the advertising scene are convinced,” he said, “that the agency side will soon consist of…
Metals and mining M&A has a moment on this Merger Monday
This article is for subscribers only. Hi, it's Matt Monks in New York. In today's newsletter, we look at some happenings in the bustling mining M&A market. Also, Goldman Sachs strikes a big ETF deal and Evercore hires a top health-care banker from…
Revised Acquisition Offers For Warner Bros. Discovery Kick Off Next Act In Merger Drama
Word of revised bids by the three companies looking to acquire all or part of Warner Bros. Discovery surfaced Monday, the day designated by the media giant as the deadline for the next round of offers. Paramount, which has already had three…
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Reliance confirms merger of Star Television Productions with Jiostar
Reliance Industries has formally completed the merger of Star Television Productions (STPL) with Jiostar India, bringing full ownership of the STAR brand under a single entity that now houses the bulk of the conglomerate's television and digital…
Prada Group Completes $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Versace...
Prada Group announced Tuesday that it has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for 1.25 billion euros, or nearly $1.4 billion, bringing the fashion house under the same corporate umbrella as Prada and Miu Miu. The acquisition was…
Tecan expands robotic workcell offering with acquisition of Wako Automation assets
Männedorf, Switzerland, December 2, 2025 – The Tecan Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: TECN) today announced the acquisition of Wako Automation assets, including the flagship Director™ scheduling software and select hardware modules.
M&A Volume Set to Top $5 Trillion in 2025, Says Apollo's Zelter
Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter says that M&A activity is set to reach near-record performance this year, with a volume north of $5 trillion, partially helped by the fact that the Trump administration is “much more comfortable…
Beauty's Leading Financial Players on Industry's M&A Future
It's been a big year for beauty M&A. But if you ask a trio of the industry's financial leaders, there's still much on the horizon. “One of the most exciting things about the beauty category is that it's incredibly dynamic,” said…
Givaudan Finalizes Belle Aire Creations Acquisition
PARIS – Givaudan has finalized its acquisition of Belle Aire Creations, a U.S.-based full-service fragrance manufacturer. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Belle Aire Creation's business would have represented about 65 million Swiss…
PROG Holdings, Inc. (PRG) M&A Call Transcript
PROG Holdings, Inc. (PRG) M&A Call December 2, 2025 8:30 AM EST John Baugh - Vice President of Investor Relations Steven Michaels - CEO, President & Director Brian Garner - Chief Financial Officer Bradley Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.…
Copy Meghan Markle's style with 'slimming' camel coat from M&S
Meghan Markle's winter wardrobe has long been coveted by fashion fans, with her polished style frequently documented at public appearances and events. Those looking to recreate the Duchess of Sussex's look without the designer price tag are in…
Ex-PwC partner Rob Silverwood reboots consulting bid with BGH Capital
Rob Silverwood doesn't take no for an answer. The former PwC partner and veteran dealmaker, who was linked to a breakaway mergers and acquisitions consulting firm being funded by buyout firm BGH Capital earlier this year, is back, chequebook in…
Boeing Stock Lifts The Dow As CFO Updates Cash Goals, Spirit Acquisition
Boeing stock swung higher early Tuesday as CFO Jay Malave detailed the Dow Jones aerospace manufacturer's outlook at the UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference. Boeing (BA) financial chief Malave said that the manufacturer's recovery…
How Greece's acquisition of Type 214 submarines failed
The most dangerous moment in national security arrives when decision-makers trust the numbers written on paper more than reality itself. The Greek Navy's failure in acquiring the Type 214 submarine in the early 2000s is a vivid example of how the…
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