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Aream & Co: Games industry M&A generates $57.8 bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
The number of games industry mergers and acquisitions stayed steady in the third quarter with 54 transactions totalling $57.8 billion, according to investment bank Aream & Co. This included the completion of the $55 billion leveraged buyout of…
TCS to Boost Profitability with 80% Digital & AI Talent Acquisition
Tata Consultancy Services is strategically pivoting its hiring to focus on digital and Artificial Intelligence skills, with 80% of new recruits expected to possess these capabilities, as the company anticipates AI-led work will significantly expand…
What Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Reveals About Media's Future (Guest Column)
Paramount Skydance ‘s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to form Skydance Corp., which pushes the combined company to second place in Nielsen's U.S. TV audience share and brings together two major Hollywood studios, has reignited debate…
H&M investigating cyber attack claims, reports say
H&M has said it is investigating claims it was targeted by a cybercriminal last week, it has been reported. The Swedish fashion giant said it was looking into a potential cybersecurity incident made by a group called Shinyhunters, The Times…
Watsco: More Acquisitive And More Promising Here (NYSE:WSO)
Watsco faces near-term headwinds from higher interest rates and regulatory changes, but long-term upside remains compelling on market recovery and M&A growth. Recent acquisitions, including The Granite Group and Jackson Supply, add $730 million in…
Viatris: Improved Confidence Drives M&A Action Again (NASDAQ:VTRS)
Viatris has rebounded 50% YTD, driven by a return to growth and operating leverage after years of stagnation and execution issues. The Pacira BioSciences acquisition adds $746M in sales and $177M in adjusted EBITDA, aligning with VTRS's current…
AI Fuels M&A Machine
Good morning. The market is still waiting for AI frontier developers to go public. Imagine what the prospect for an IPO looks like if your company isn't OpenAI or Anthropic. As The Morning Download reported last week, U.S. venture dealmaking hit…
H&M 'investigating claims it was hit by cyber attack'
H&M is reportedly examining claims that it was targeted by a cybercriminal last week. According to The Times on Monday, the Swedish fashion retailer said it is looking into a potential security incident linked to a group called Shinyhunters. The…
Drug dealer caught after 130mph chase on A1(M) jailed
A drug dealer who caused serious injuries to a taxi driver after crashing into his vehicle during a high-speed police chase has been jailed. James Johnson reached speeds of more than 130mph weaving through traffic as he tried to evade officers on…
WA to investigate university mega-merger
The Cook government has launched a strident defence of its decision to investigate the proposed mega-merger of three West Australian universities, despite growing opposition and fears it could cost billions of dollars. A steering committee led by…
Dexus calls time on healthcare fund as 90pc of investors seek exit
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.
Daily Briefing: Judge Halts Cable One's Mega Broadband Acquisition
Welcome to WSJ Pro Bankruptcy's Daily Briefing. A federal judge temporarily blocked Cable One from spending $480 million to acquire the remaining 55% stake in Mega Broadband Investments after lender CoBank sued to halt the transaction. Polsinelli…
IonQ To Buy Elisity In $1.3 Billion Deal Amid Quantum Acquisition Spree
Continuing its acquisition spree, quantum computing company Ionq on Monday said it has agreed to buy Elisity, a cybersecurity firm, for around $1.3 billion. IonQ stock fell amid the all-stock deal. The $1.3 billion deal price includes up to $150…
Eucalyptus founder-backed condom biz wants the rubber to hit the road
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.
Why private homebuilders are getting M&A premiums right now
The surge in homebuilder merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions over the past 12 months raises questions about the potential for more deals, their drivers and their mechanics. Will builder M&A deals continue despite low consumer confidence…
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