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globenewswire.com - Lakefront Biotherapeutics - Acquisition of Own Shares
Acquisition of Own Shares
GlobeNewswire

Mechelen, Belgium; 04 August 2026, 22.01 CET; regulated information Within the framework of the repurchase program announced on June 9, 2026, Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: LKFT) ('Lakefront') announces that between July 27, 2026…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Eastern suburbs real estate stars' ASX-listed agency vets M&A interest
Eastern suburbs real estate stars' ASX-listed agency vets M&A interest
Australian Financial Review

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.

forbes.com - Alba Ferrer Prat - ​Why Paid Acquisition Doesn't Work For Consumer Apps, And What Does
​Why Paid Acquisition Doesn't Work For Consumer Apps, And What Does
Forbes

Alba Ferrer Prat leads growth at Anara. Built UGC creator networks of 400+ creators and launched consumer apps in 10+ international markets. Every consumer app founder faces the same seductive math: put a dollar into paid ads, get installs out. The…

bbc.co.uk - George Rees-Julian - Welsh rugby cuts: Scarlets chief Daniels dismisses Ospreys merger prospect
Welsh rugby cuts: Scarlets chief Daniels dismisses Ospreys merger prospect
BBC

George Rees-Julian BBC Sport Wales Scarlets managing director Jon Daniels has called for greater transparency from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) as their future hangs in the balance. Welsh rugby's governing body has outlined its plans to cut the…

seekingalpha.com - Long Player - Viper Energy Stock: More Acquisitions (NASDAQ:VNOM)
Viper Energy Stock: More Acquisitions (NASDAQ:VNOM)
Seeking Alpha

Viper Energy, Inc. has completed several acquisitions. The latest was Riverbend. Recent deals, including the Riverbend acquisition, were likely negotiated before the sharp rise in commodity prices. VNOM's acquisition-driven growth is well-timed for…

cnet.com - Gael Cooper - Paramount CEO: Warner Merger Will Happen, and AI Won't Replace Human Storytelling
Paramount CEO: Warner Merger Will Happen, and AI Won't Replace Human Storytelling
CNET

Paramount CEO David Ellison said on the company's earnings call Tuesday that he believes the company's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery will go through despite a legal challenge filed by a dozen states. Ellison also weighed in on how the company…

bbc.co.uk - Francisco Velasquez - David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-Warner Bros mega merger
David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-Warner Bros mega merger
BBC

Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has broken his silence, defending his company's $110bn (£86bn) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Opposition to the mega-merger relies on a vision of Hollywood that 'no longer exists,' he…

bbc.co.uk - Francisco Velasquez - David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-Warner Bros mega merger
David Ellison breaks silence on Paramount-Warner Bros mega merger
BBC

Francisco Velasquez Business reporter, New York Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has broken his silence, defending his company's $110bn (£86bn) takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. Opposition to the mega-merger relies on a…

mirror.co.uk - Prudence Wade - Emma Willis is glowing at 50 thanks to M&S skincare buys under £30
Emma Willis is glowing at 50 thanks to M&S skincare buys under £30
Daily Mirror

Presenter Emma Willis has a big year coming up, as she's taking over hosting duties of Strictly Come Dancing. Despite a packed schedule, the 50-year-old's skin looks glowy and wrinkle-free - and now, she's revealed her skincare secrets. Emma is the…

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Salter Brothers cash in on payment platform sale to Commonwealth Bank
Salter Brothers cash in on payment platform sale to Commonwealth Bank
Australian Financial Review

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.

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - US govt among potential suitors for Twiggy Forrest's rare earth stake
US govt among potential suitors for Twiggy Forrest's rare earth stake
Australian Financial Review

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.

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - AI infrastructure business Iren swoops on Quadrant PE operative
AI infrastructure business Iren swoops on Quadrant PE operative
Australian Financial Review

Iren, the buzzy bitcoin miner turned artificial intelligence infrastructure aspirant, founded by two ex-Macquarie bankers, has landed an interesting hire that will no doubt cause quite a stir among private equiteers. Quadrant Private Equity…

gamesindustry.biz - Sophie McEvoy - Electronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes
Electronic Arts completes $55bn acquisition; CEO announces senior leadership changes
GamesIndustry.biz

Electronic Arts has completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) now the majority owner. As EA becomes a private company, stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash, and the developer will be…

chron.com - Gibraltar Industries: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Gibraltar Industries: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Chron

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Gibraltar Industries Inc. (ROCK) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $8.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Buffalo, New York-based company said it had profit of 28 cents.

afr.com - Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood, Angira Bharadwaj - Private equity's clean sweep: Quadrant targets $75m stake in Quayclean
Private equity's clean sweep: Quadrant targets $75m stake in Quayclean
Australian Financial Review

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.

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