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Debt-Free Acquisition. Increase in Free Float.
GEVORKYAN, a.s. announces the successful completion of ABB, through which it obtained capital for the further development of its production capacities, technological innovation, and strengthening of its position in international markets, including…
Estée Lauder in talks on merger with Jean Paul Gaultier owner Puig
The US cosmetics company Estée Lauder is in talks over a potential merger with the Spanish group Puig, the owner of brands including Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne, to create a $40bn fashion and beauty giant. Estée Lauder is one of…
How Analysts View a Possible Puig-Estée Lauder Cos. Merger
PARIS – The market smiled broadly on Puig, whose stock shot up hours after news broke that the company is in merger talks with the Estée Lauder Cos. At 10:45 a.m. CET, the Spanish beauty and fashion company's stock was up 13 percent…
Berkshire Hathaway to invest $1.8 billion in Tokio Marine
Berkshire Hathaway will invest ¥287.4 billion ($1.8 billion) in insurer Tokio Marine Holdings, ramping up the U.S. conglomerate's exposure to the Japanese market. National Indemnity Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire, will make a 2.49%…
SANOMA CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 23 March 2026
Sanoma Corporation, Stock exchange release, 23 March 2026 at 18:30 EET SANOMA CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 23 March 2026 Date23 March 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share classSANOMA Amount25,000 Average price/share, EUR9.0447 Highest…
AI-m lovin' it! McDonald's is testing humanoid ROBOTS in Shanghai
READ MORE: First robot ARREST revealed as humanoid is detained by police Humanoid robots are serving up meals and entertaining customers at a McDonald's in Shanghai – and they even wear the famous uniform. The machines, supplied by Chinese…
Ex-Lazard Banker Kim Banned While Facing Insider-Trading Charges
A former dealmaker at Lazard Inc. and Citigroup Inc. was banned from the US financial industry, months after authorities accused him of leaking tips on mergers and acquisitions to a network of insider traders. Justin Kim was terminated by New…
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India's M&E sector likely to grow to INR 3.3 trillion by 2028: FICCI-EY M&E report
India's media and entertainment (M&E) sector grew 9% year-on-year to Rs.2.78 trillion in 2025, according to the FICCI–EY report titled Stories, scale and impact: Unlocking India's media and entertainment economy. The growth was led by…
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 23 March 2026
Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 23 March 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EET Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 23 March 2026 Date23 March 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares2,983 Average price/share (EUR)4.2114 Total…
M&S opens three new food stores-full list of locations
Marks and Spencer has revealed the launch of three brand-new food stores, alongside the reopening of an existing site following a major refurbishment. The locations welcomed customers throughout March, as the retailer aims to draw more family…
Readout: COBR(M) - Iran economic and domestic impacts: 23 March 2026
The Prime Minister chaired a COBR(M) meeting today, focussing on the domestic economic impact of the ongoing situation in the Middle East. The Chancellor, the Governor of the Bank of England, the Energy Secretary and others updated on the situation…
Volaris: Viva Merger Could Greatly Increase Profitability (Upgrade) (NYSE:VLRS)
Volaris shares have declined recently, but the proposed VivaAerobus merger could transform VLRS's profitability and market power. Recent earnings were soft, and analysts have a cautious outlook for the company going forward. But the merger, if…
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India's M&E growth is about addition, not substitution: Kevin Vaz
At the unveiling of the FICCI–EY Media & Entertainment Report 2026, Kevin Vaz, CEO of JioStar Entertainment, highlighted a pivotal shift in India's media and entertainment landscape. He emphasised that India is not simply choosing between…
ABC arbitrage: 2025 Results
2025 Results¹: €25.1 m ROE 2025: 14.8% | Per share distribution 2025: €0.3 4 The Board of Directors of ABC arbitrage, presided by the Chairman Dominique Ceolin, met on March 19, 2026 to approve the consolidated financial…
Seeker Lands $267 Million Through Asset Backed Security for Catalog Acquisitions
Seeker Music Group, Evan Boggart 's music rights company, said on Tuesday (March 24) it secured $267 million through an asset backed security to fund future catalog acquisitions. This is Seeker's first capital raise through a debt offering, and it…
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