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3 M&A Myths That Can Derail Acquisition Success
Amit Jain leads Dhruva Advisors USA (dba) USACFO, driving M&A, cross-border investments & acquisitions. Acquisitions are often viewed as financial transactions driven by valuation, market share and strategic fit. Yet many founders who…
Czech billionaires play outsized role in European M&A market
When Czech billionaire Michal Strnad bought a stake in Italian tire giant Pirelli & C. SpA last week, the transaction was heralded as a key moment for the company. It also cemented his home country's position as Eastern Europe's leader in foreign…
Could Qorvo's (QRVO) Skyworks Merger Unlock a Major Turnaround?
Antipodes Partners published its 'Antipodes Global Strategy' second-quarter 2026 investor letter, highlighting the key performance stocks, portfolio changes, and the market outlook. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The…
Spanberger intervening in proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced Thursday that she plans to intervene in the merger deal between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy which, if approved, would create the largest regulated electrical utility in the world. In an op-ed in…
Jake Paul Vows to Take On UFC With New Combat Merger
Jake Paul, the social media influencer who transitioned into boxing, has set his sights on competing against the UFC and its founder, Dana White. His efforts will be backed by expanded resources following the recent announcement that Most Valuable…
Re/Max Swings to Loss, Posts Revenue Decline Ahead of Acquisition
The real estate company, which The Real Brokerage is set to acquire later this year, reported a second-quarter loss of $4.3 million, or 20 cents a share. That compares with a profit of $4.7 million, or 23 cents a share, a year earlier. Stripping…
Cronos: Strong Quarter, And The Outlook For The Future Is Positive Thanks To M&A
Cronos Group Inc. is rapidly expanding internationally, leveraging European legalization momentum and the CanAdelaar acquisition to become a major European cannabis player. Q2 results showed 58% YoY revenue growth to $53M, with margins benefiting…
Analyst: AI-focused M&A deals are 'weakening' the games investment landscape
A new M&A report from analyst S&P has indicated a weakening investment environment for games, with available funding increasingly going to businesse models relying on recurring engagement, platform leverage or alternative monetization. The largest…
Runway Growth Capital Adds Co-CEO After BC Partners Acquisition
Runway Growth Capital named Michael Rovner as a co-chief executive and co-chief investment officer. Rovner will share both titles with founder David Spreng, the lender of growth loans and venture debt said Friday. The announcement comes after BC…
Rail giants hate the $71 billion merger. The rest of us should love it
Over the past year, however, the applicants have addressed those concerns head-on. Their July 27 supplemental filing is the clearest example yet. Rather than simply defending the original proposal, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern voluntarily…
Regulators Finally Poised to Review America's Biggest Rail Merger
Businesses across the U.S. economy have been rushing to consolidate under the permissive regulatory environment ushered in by President Trump's second term. That includes tightly regulated industries like utilities, where NextEra's $67 billion…
MDA Space Projects Big Revenue Jump Next Year, Helped by Acquisitions, Recurring Revenue -- Update
The Canadian space technology company on Friday said it expects revenue to jump 50% in 2027, including the impact of recent acquisitions. Based on the midpoint of its current outlook for the year, the projection puts next year's revenue forecast at…
BNSF Railway Says Regulators Should Deny Big Rail Merger Now
BNSF Railway filed a motion asking regulators to deny the proposed $71.5 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, saying the two parties did not prove that the merger is in the public interest. “It is anti-competitive…
Rethinking Cross-Border Payments In Emerging Markets As An Asset, Not A Cost Center
Zaki Farooq is the cofounder of Payfuture. Moving money from country to country has traditionally been a slow, complicated and opaque process, particularly in emerging markets. This may be a controversial statement to make, but I…
M&S beauty bag slashed to £7 helps shoppers beat airport liquid rules
A beauty gift bag from Marks and Spencer is available for a bargain price - and the products inside can help shoppers beat airport liquid rules. The Bath & Body Gift Bag is currently available from M&S for £25 online. However, shoppers can…
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