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Key turns to acquisitions amid middle-market M&A lull
Key takeaway: After a nine-year hiatus, KeyCorp has announced two capital-markets deals this year. Executives said the company would consider additional transactions. Supporting data: Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Key's latest acquisition target, has…
A Paradise Acquisition III Files for IPO
A Paradise III Acquisition filed for an initial public offering. The special-purpose acquisition company plans to offer 10 million units for $10 apiece, where each unit consists of a share and one right that entitles the holder to receive a fourth…
Constellation Software Reports Higher 3Q Profit Boosted by Acquisitions
Constellation Software reported higher profit and growing revenue in the third quarter, boosted by contributions from acquired businesses. The company, whose business model involves acquiring smaller software firms, on Friday logged a profit of…
I tried cornflakes from Asda, M&S, Lidl and more - 95p box beat Kellogg's
Cornflakes are a breakfast staple and one of the most popular cereal options. For households across the UK, the cereal has become a classic and dependable option thanks to its subtle flavour. It is a perfect morning meal, and there are many options…
Full list of UK store closures as B&M and TK Maxx shut shops
November is traditionally the time when shop windows are dressed for the season, and town centres are packed with eager early Christmas shoppers. Yet for many consumers, familiar faces have been disappearing from local shopping parades at an…
JoongAng Ilbo buyers have financial room to fund acquisition: KIS report
This article is part of a series utilizing data and reports provided by Korea Investors Service (KIS) to offer our readers in-depth insights on industry trends, corporate fiscal health and M&A deals. In an unconventional lifeline for Korea's…
Sharad Pawar Discharged From Mumbai Hospital, NCP Merger Buzz Intensifies
Praful Patel meeting Sharad Pawar has drawn particular attention. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Sharad Pawar discharged from Mumbai hospital after treatment for bronchitis and cough Pawar continues treatment at home after three-day…
iStep Learning Seeks IPO For M&A Diversification Push (Pending:ISTL)
iStep Learning Ltd. seeks an $18 million U.S. IPO at a steep valuation, targeting fragmented UK childcare and SEND markets. ISTL's operating economics are unimpressive: FY 2026 net margin was -10.6%, and cash flow sustainability is questionable.
3 Bold Predictions For Texas A&M Against the South Carolina Gamecocks
The Texas A&M Aggies hit the road for the second straight game, heading to Columbia to take on the No. 23 South Carolina Gamecocks, looking to finally snag their first road victory of the 2026 season. The Aggies lead the all-time series against the…
Wonder Says It Filed Confidentially for IPO; Acquisitions Total at Least $1 Billion
Wonder, a U.S. food delivery and restaurant operator, said it filed confidentially for an IPO Thursday, Nov. 5, putting its venture-funded expansion on a path toward public markets. Grubhub and Blue Apron are among Wonder's acquisitions, along with…
Bernhard Capital Closes $1B Bowman Consulting Acquisition
Bernhard Capital Partners has officially closed its roughly $1 billion all-cash acquisition of Bowman Consulting Group, taking the national engineering services provider private and ending its run as a publicly traded company. The deal closed…
EU Clears AkzoNobel-Axalta Merger, Requires EEA Coatings Divestiture
On Nov. 6, the European Commission conditionally cleared the all-stock merger of Akzo Nobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., requiring a sale of EEA vehicle-refinish operations to address competition concerns. According to the Commission, the…
Lincoln International: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
On its third-quarter 2026 earnings call, held on Nov. 5, 2026, Lincoln International (LCLN -3.24%) announced record quarterly revenues of $293.7 million, up 57% year over year. The middle-market investment bank, which provides advisory services for…
The latest UK high street closures including B&M, Co-op and TK Maxx
Whilst November is traditionally the time when town centres are packed, and shop windows dressed for the festive season, a number of high street closures are hitting areas across the country. A continued shift towards online shopping, coupled with…
B&M closes store on one of Liverpool's busiest streets
B&M has closed its store on one of north Liverpool's shopping streets. The brand can be found throughout Merseyside, including in Clayton Square, Edge Lane, Longmoore Lane and Speke Retail Park. However, it is the County Road site that has now shut…
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