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Open offers highest since 2008 as acquisition, takeover attempts surge
Open offers this calendar year, following attempts at acquisition and takeover, came in at more than two a week. There were 121 such open offers to acquire additional shares following a substantial acquisition or change of control, shows the data…
Companies delisted from TSE to hit record high in 2025
The annual number of companies delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange is set to hit a record high for the second straight year in 2025, as the exchange's reforms have prompted listed companies to reconsider the advantages of remaining public. The…
The Biggest Footwear M&A Deals in 2025
Footwear News' 80th anniversary in 2025 saw a host of deal activity in the shoe space, including the biggest footwear buyout in the industry's history. While a few financial buyers were looking around for a deal, many were more focused on selling…
Nvidia: Expect More Acquisitions (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Despite a recent pause in share price, Nvidia Corporation's robust guidance and market dominance reinforce its compelling growth story. NVDA now generates substantial cash each quarter, making share repurchases less impactful at its current near-$5…
Powerwell to expand into East Malaysia via strategic M&A
KUALA LUMPUR: Powerwell Holdings Bhd is set to expand into East Malaysia via the proposed acquisition of 49% stakes in Tenaga Kenari Sdn Bhd and Tenaga Kenari Marketing Sdn Bhd, for a combined purchase consideration of RM16.7mil. The group entered…
All the changes coming on January 1
As sure as the new year brings new feet through the doors of the local gym, it also signals the start date for a raft of new government policies, programs and changes. From landmark reforms to merger and acquisition rules, to annual indexations…
China's Reawakening Puts Asia M&A on Confident Course for 2026
The buoyant mood around deals is reverberating through Asia, with major markets like China picking up the pace after a spell in the doldrums and Japan turning in record volumes. “The investment banking pipeline across this region is one of…
Kiwi interloper prowls for jet fuel, diesel acquisitions in Australia
New Zealand's biggest fuels importer is hunting for acquisitions in the jet fuel and diesel sectors in Australia after listing its shares on the ASX in response to appetite from investors looking for more options in locally listed energy…
4. Trucordia continued to expand through acquisitions
Trucordia, which traces its origins to 1987, has grown significantly through acquisitions over the past seven years and spent 2025 continuing to buy other brokerages. Known as PCF before its 2024 rebrand, the brokerage began 2025 by acquiring…
ACC & Orient Cement Merger: Adani's Mega Cement Move In Detail
In a move to create a single, pan-India cement platform under the Adani Group simplifying the group structure, the board of directors of Ambuja Cements, part of Adani Group, had given its nod to the merger of ACC and Orient Cement. The merger is to…
SoftBank expands AI infrastructure ambitions with $4B DigitalBridge acquisition
Credit: TippaPatt / Shutterstock SoftBank Group has announced plans to acquire DigitalBridge Group, an asset manager specializing in digital infrastructure investments such as data centers, cell towers, and fiber networks, in a deal valued at $4…
AI Has Fueled $70 Billion in Data Center M&A Talks This Year
The artificial intelligence boom — which has already attracted hundreds of billions of dollars in financing, funding rounds and partnerships — is driving a wave of data center takeover talks, too. SoftBank Group Corp. became the…
Cidara: Merck's Acquisition Based On CD388 Flu Prevention Potential (NASDAQ:CDTX)
CD388's strong phase 2b efficacy, FDA alignment for a streamlined phase 3, and Merck's $221.50/share acquisition offer drove the surge and support the 'Hold' rating. CD388's non-vaccine, strain-agnostic, long-acting antiviral profile demonstrated…
Cabinet Nod for Dagadarthi Airport Land Acquisition
Nellore: The long-cherished aspiration of Nellore district to have an airport could be realised in the near future as the state government is fast-tracking the key processes and approvals. The state cabinet on Monday approved the land acquisition…
GST Strengthens Crypto Push With Polish VASP Acquisition
GST bought a licensed Polish crypto firm known as Finferno. The announcement led to an uptick in GST stock prices by 13%. The move targets a growing crypto market using existing cash and keeping financial risks to the minimum. GSTechnologies Ltd…
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