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How a $250 million acquisition collapsed into allegations of fraud and forged signatures
When VideoVerse announced its acquisition in September 2025, it felt like a victory for startups across India. VideoVerse was a simple clipping service, but after years of startup incubators and pitching clients, the company had pulled off a $250…
Japan's Orix bankers up to join FleetPartners M&A battle
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
M John Harrison's catastrophic memory
T he Committed Men, M John Harrison's 1971 debut novel, turns on two pistols and a lizard baby. The first belongs to Clement Wendover, a former GP, his gums “raw and toothless”, now attending to the apocalypse from a wasteland Nissen…
Nielsen's $2 billion DoubleVerify acquisition is a big play for CMOs
CMOs: Get ready to field more sales pitches from Nielsen. The TV ratings giant surprised the ad industry by announcing plans to buy DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion — and sent chins wagging with hot takes about the implications. CMOs depend on…
Asiana shareholders approve merger with Korean Air
Asiana Airlines Inc., the country's second-largest carrier, said Wednesday its shareholders have approved its merger with larger rival Korean Air, wrapping up nearly six years of the latter's acquisition process. Asiana held an extraordinary…
Vestas CEO Says EU Prevents Mergers Needed to Compete Globally
Europe's wind turbine makers would be better able to compete globally if regulators in Brussels allowed more consolidation, according to the chief executive officer of Vestas Wind Systems A/S. The wind turbine industry was once dominated by…
Xylem - A Strong Order Intake, More M&A (NYSE:XYL)
Xylem remains attractively valued, with solid M&A execution and manageable leverage following the $1.46B Cornell and Roper Pump acquisition. Xylem´s latest deal is accretive at 11.6x EBITDA post-synergies, but synergy targets appear ambitious…
Canva's $60b price tag hit with 29pc discount on secondary market
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Vicky Pattison's £22 linen M&S co-ord is 'elegant, stylish and comfortable'
One celeb whose wardrobe we've been keeping an eye on recently is Vicky Pattison, who has got summer dressing down to a fine art. The presenter has worn a myriad of brilliant pieces this season, from printed linen mini dresses to stylish striped…
12 under-the-radar NHL acquisitions who could surprise next season
Every NHL off-season has its share of headline-making moves. There are blockbuster trades, massive free-agent contracts and acquisitions that immediately become central to a team's Stanley Cup aspirations. But for every major move, there are…
Korean Air-Asiana merger enters final phase
Asiana Airlines shareholders approved its high-profile merger with Korean Air on Wednesday, clearing a key final hurdle ahead of the official launch of an integrated national flag carrier in December. The approval concludes the corporate…
Kelly Hoppen's M&S 'anti-chop' cushions are incredibly chic and start from £25
Interior designer, Kelly Hoppen, has ruffled feathers with her opinion on the chopped pillow trend. The interior designer took to TikTok to share her biggest biggest interior pet peeves, revealing that cushions should 'never' be chopped but rather…
The Hollywood Merger Won't Kill Entertainment Jobs. Blocking It Might
Something besides industry consolidation is clearly to blame for Hollywood's current contraction.
Constellation Software Posts Higher 2Q Profit as Acquisitions Boost Revenue
Constellation Software reported a rise in profit as acquisitions boosted revenue in the second quarter. The Canadian company, which focuses on acquiring smaller software firms, reported a profit on Tuesday of $274 million or $12.93 a share…
Jerusalem Insurance completes Arabia Insurance merger
Jordan-based Jerusalem Insurance Company PSC has completed its merger with Arabia Insurance Jordan Ltd., Middle East Insurance Review reported. The surviving company, Jerusalem Insurance, increased its paid-up capital to 18 million Jordanian dinar…
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