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SMBC Nikko mulls ¥100 billion mezzanine fund amid Japan mergers and acquisitions boom
SMBC Nikko Securities is considering starting a fund to provide what is known as mezzanine financing, as a mergers and acquisitions boom in Japan fuels demand for loans that are riskier than senior debt. The Tokyo-based brokerage, a subsidiary of…
Weil reclaims M&A lawyer for New York office
The latest joiner is the 20 partner to return to the firm since the start of 2023. International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges has welcomed Iliana Karaoglan back to its New York office and M&A practice after a year away, the firm announced on 1…
Will Amazon's James Bond Bet Fall Victim To Acquisition Arrogance?
The “James Bond memorial stone” is set in the dramatic cliffs around Kallur Lighthouse, Faroe Islands, where the final scenes in “No Time to Die” were filmed. Amazon paid $8.5 billion for MGM in 2022, with James Bond, a…
Nordic Climate Group enters Germany through acquisition of four regional market leaders
Nordic Climate Group acquires four companies in Germany, marking the Group's entry into one of Europe's largest markets for cooling, heating and energy-efficient technical installations. Together, the companies employ around 200 people, with annual…
Longtime Disney Exec Jim Kapenstein, Who Helped Oversee Some Of Its Biggest Acquisitions, Joins Starz as Chief Legal and Strategy Officer
Starz has tapped longtime Disney exec Jim Kapenstein to serve as the company's new chief legal and strategy officer. Kapenstein will join Starz next week and report to president/CEO Jeffrey Hirsch, who announced the news on Monday. According to the…
As Software M&A Heats Up, These 3 Acquisition Targets Are in the Spotlight
Software M&A is heating up again as private equity dry powder collides with depressed SaaS (software as a service) multiples and AI-driven stack consolidation among hyperscalers. Public market valuations have compressed enough that strategic buyers…
B&M £14 item 'brings glamour to gardens
Turning your garden into a luxurious outdoor haven doesn't have to break the bank and B&M customers may have just discovered the latest budget find to do just that. The discount retailer, which runs more than 700 branches across the UK and Ireland…
About All that Airline M&A - CEOs Say There's Nothing to Buy
Major U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, United, and Southwest, have dismissed the prospect of mergers due to regulatory obstacles and lack of viable targets. JetBlue, once considered a potential M&A candidate, is struggling with significant…
Texas A&M adds LB Frederick Ards to top 2027 recruiting class
Texas A&M made another blue-chip addition to the program's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class Tuesday with a commitment from four-star outside linebacker Frederick Ards. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound defender from Orlando, Florida, is ESPN's No. 6 outside…
B&M slashes 'confetti garden light' for 'inviting glow' to £3.50
Garden shoppers can add 'modern and stylish' lighting to their outdoor space with a B&M lantern. The high street retailer is known for stocking seasonal accessories at budget-friendly prices. This year's outdoor range includes lighting, furniture…
New Zealand Banks Agree Merger to Challenge Larger Rivals
Two of New Zealand's second-tier lenders, Heartland Bank and TSB Bank have agreed to merge to create a new entity better able to challenge the Australian banks that dominate the local market. TSB Heartland Bank will become the nation's…
Starz hires Disney exec for M&A, content acquisitions
Jim Kapenstein joins company behind Outlander: Blood of my Blood and Fightland Starz has hired a Disney veteran to oversee the US pay-TV and streamer's strategy across areas including M&A and content acquisitions. Jim Kapenstein will become chief…
Iran conflict could cause further decline to M&A, leading tax firm warns
Merger and acquisition deal activity could see a further hit this financial quarter if the US and Iran do not reach a resolution to the conflict, a leading tax and accountancy firm has warned. The number of domestic and cross-border mergers and…
Paramount's Top Lawyer Claims Some Opponents of Warner Bros. Merger Are Engaging in 'Fear Mongering' Because of 'Their Own Antisemitic Views'
The chief legal counsel of Paramount Skydance, Makan Delrahim, has alleged that some opponents of the David Ellison-led company's pending $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery are motivated by “antisemitic views.” In an…
Robinhood Buys Regulatory Foothold in Canada With WonderFi Acquisition
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