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IBA - ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, April 20, 2026 – 9 PM CEST – In accordance with article 8:4 of the Royal Decree of 29 April 2019 executing the Belgian Code on Companies and Associations, Ion Beam Applications SA (“IBA”)…
Outdoor M&A Sees Heat in Sporting Goods Category
With the outdoor market undergoing change, the sporting goods sector has become a focus for mergers and acquisitions activity. Recent deals include Varsity Brands acquiring Sports Endeavors — the holding company that owns Soccer.com, World…
'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin: Paramount-WBD merger will affect more than just the industry | CNN Politics
'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin explains why she and about 4,000 other actors, writers and directors signed a letter opposing Paramount's takeover of CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery…
EU Antitrust Boss Warns of Competition Risks to Merger Overhaul
Welcome to the Brussels Edition. I'm Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg's Brussels bureau chief, bringing you the latest from the EU each weekday. Make sure you're signed up. As businesses absorb the implications of an upcoming review of European Union…
M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Advertising firm M&C Saatchi has warned that the conflict…
China calls for 'concerted' industry efforts to tackle excess solar production
Chinese authorities called for 'concerted efforts' to crack down on the solar industry's severe overcapacity crisis. Some of the proposed measures include price enforcement, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property protection. China is…
Orient Securities buyout to create US$85b brokerage amid consolidation push
Orient Securities' buyout of a smaller rival to create a new entity with at least 580 billion yuan (US$85 billion) in assets is a sign that the government-led consolidation of the brokerage industry is deepening, underscoring Beijing's…
Kimberly-Clark: This 5% Yielder Is A Buy Ahead Of The Kenvue Merger (NASDAQ:KMB)
I am upgrading Kimberly-Clark shares to a buy ahead of the planned Kenvue merger. The Kenvue deal offers significant cost synergies, and enhanced bargaining power and will position the entity as one of the industry's largest players. The company…
China's Orient Securities to acquire Shanghai Securities
China's Orient Securities Co said it plans to buy 100 percent of smaller rival Shanghai Securities using cash and newly issued shares, as Beijing encourages consolidation in the brokerage industry. SCROLL TO…
Simplify packing' with B&M's 'space-saving' £6 suitcase set
B&M shoppers can save space in their cabin baggage and suitcases with a £6 set. Known for selling budget-friendly accessories, the retailer is stocking the travel items ahead of the summer holidays. The bargain chain is selling a new pack of…
B&M shoppers rush to buy £5 flowers that 'explode with colour and growth
Shoppers are rushing to B&M after spotting flowers that people say 'explode with colour and growth' on sale for just £5 - and some claim they're just as good as ones costing four times the price. The bargain buy has been doing the rounds…
Beautiful' and 'lightweight' M&S jacket is ideal for spring weather
Leaving the house during the spring calls for preparation for all weather eventualities, from sunshine to wind to rain. While this can be done with layering and ensuring a coat fits in our bags at all times, Marks and Spencer has a solution in its…
Exclusive | Bipartisan Senators Warn United and American Airlines on Potential Merger
A bipartisan group of senators is raising concerns that a merger between and could harm travelers. In a letter to United Chief Executive Scott Kirby and American CEO Robert Isom, the senators said a potential deal could result in higher airfares…
Judge orders Nexstar-Tegna to pause merger
A U.S. district judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction requiring Nexstar and Tegna to remain separate, despite closing their $6.2 billion megamerger last month. Why it matters: The ruling significantly dampens the consolidation outlook for…
M&C Saatchi predicts hit to sports and entertainment arms from Iran conflict
Advertising firm M&C Saatchi has warned that the conflict in the Middle East is likely to “significantly impact” its sport and entertainment operations. The London firm, founded by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi, saw shares edge…
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