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Broker M&A rise slightly in 2025: MarshBerry
There were 854 insurance brokerage merger and acquisitions in 2025, up slightly from 847 during 2024. This year as of March 31, there were 123 announced merger and acquisitions transactions in the U.S, down 4.9% from 129 deals at this time last…
Irenic Acquisition Files for IPO
Irenic Acquisition filed for an initial public offering. The special purpose acquisition company plans to offer 22 million units for $10 apiece. Each unit consists of one share and one-third of a redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant…
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 10 April 2026
Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 10 April 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EEST Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 10 April 2026 Date10 April 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares2,600 Average price/share (EUR)4.4051 Total…
Mercer Park Plans to Call Off Acquisition of Cube Group
Mercer Park Opportunities plans to terminate its agreement to acquire Cube Group for $300 million, giving the company a deadline of 8 a.m. ET on April 22 to cure certain matters before calling off the deal. Mercer Park, a special purpose…
B&M European Value Retail falls Friday, underperforms market
Shares of B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME dropped 4.64% to £1.75 Friday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX falling 0.03% to 10,600.53. B&M European Value Retail S.A.
Glass Lewis Recommends Investors Support Warner-Paramount Merger
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. investors should support Paramount Skydance Corp.'s proposed takeover at the company's April 23 special meeting, Glass Lewis said.
Dolce & Gabbana Joins Italian Fashion's M&A Trend
This article is for subscribers only. Hi, it's Crystal Tse, looking at Italian fashion's shifting attitude to M&A. Also today, finance titans bet that Mideast resilience will outweigh the fallout of war.
Blackstone Eyes $2 Billion IPO for Data Center Acquisition Firm
Blackstone Inc. is considering an initial public offering that could raise $2 billion for an acquisition company that will snap up data centers, according to people familiar with the matter. The alternative investment giant's offering is being led…
Alison Hammond's Burberry-inspired co-ord from M&S is selling fast
READ MORE: We've just found Cat Deeley's gorgeous silk satin ME+EM co-ord with 50% off in the brand's little-known sale - and it scored the This Morning presenter A LOT of compliments Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE…
Engie Is Said to Eye Divestments in US, France to Fund UK Acquisition
Engie SA is preparing several divestments in the US and France as it seeks funds to buy a power-distribution business in the UK, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The French utility is working with an adviser to sell stakes in…
B&M slashes 'stylish' and 'sophisticated' £40 piece in new £30 deal
B&M has launched a new deal on a 'stylish' and 'sophisticated' coffee table that adds a 'touch of luxury' to your living room - and it's significantly cheaper than similar products available elsewhere. The 'perfect' piece has been reduced by 25 per…
Magellan shareholders back $1.6b Barrenjoey merger
Magellan Financial Group shareholders are set to give a strong endorsement of the company's proposed merger with Barrenjoey Capital Partners at a meeting on Friday, with proxy votes pointing to decisive support for the deal. Early voting showed 91…
FRP Holdings: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — FRP Holdings Inc. (FRPH) on Friday reported profit of $380,000 in its fourth quarter. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company said it had profit of 2 cents per share. Earnings…
Judge Extends Nexstar-Tegna Merger's Temporary Restraining Order
A judge has extended a temporary restraining order against the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger on Friday. The move will give U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley another seven days, or until April 17, as he prepares a ruling on whether a preliminary…
TCS Salary Hikes 2024: AI Skills, Headcount Trends & M&S Partnership Details
India's largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has announced annual salary hikes effective April 1, while simultaneously renewing its strategic partnership with UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) to drive AI-powered omnichannel…
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