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Coforge clears all regulatory approvals for Encora acquisition, merger expected by month-end
Coforge Limited announced on Monday that it has secured all regulatory approvals and statutory clearances across multiple jurisdictions for its acquisition of Encora, clearing the final procedural barrier before the deal closes. The company expects…
IBA - ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, April 13, 2026 – 6 PM CET – In accordance with article 8:4 of the Royal Decree of 29 April 2019 executing the Belgian Code on Companies and Associations, Ion Beam Applications SA (“IBA”) hereby…
Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are
You attend a meeting to hear the announcement that your college and another will merge. The message is framed around efficiency, alignment, sustainability, and opportunity. Your reaction doesn't focus on the strategic reasons, though. Rather, it…
Goldman Sachs eyes more corporate mergers despite war uncertainty
The New York-based investment bank scored an 18 percent jump in quarterly profit to $5.4 billion, citing a 'significant increase in completed mergers and acquisitions volumes' that boosted financial advisory revenues. Overall revenues rose 14…
Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Regan Morris and Nardine Saad, Los Angeles More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers - including scores of Hollywood stars - have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of film studios Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. The…
Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
More than 1,400 actors, directors and filmmakers - including scores of Hollywood stars - have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger of film studios Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery. The letter, signed by Emma Thompson, Ben Stiller…
GFL Environmental Gets Closer to US Indexes With Latest Acquisition
Welcome back to Canada Daily, the newsletter on business, economics and politics from Vancouver to Montreal and beyond. If this was forwarded to you, sign up here. GFL Environmental plans to acquire an Alberta waste company in a deal worth C$6.4…
Stars declare support for Bonta to block Paramount-WBD merger
The Democracy Defenders Fund touted the letter's signatures from over 75 Academy Award winners and nominees, including actor Joaquin Phoenix and director Denis Villeneuve. There is fear that consolidation will lead to mass layoffs across both…
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 13 April 2026
Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 13 April 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EEST Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 13 April 2026 Date13 April 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares1,533 Average price/share (EUR)4.3834 Total…
Does H&M Have an H&M Problem?
The backlash came almost immediately. Days after H&M Group and Stella McCartney unveiled a so-called “Insights Board” to “bring together different voices and perspectives,” “create a space for curiosity and…
Hundreds of Hollywood figures come out against Paramount, Warner Brothers merger
More than 1,000 professionals in the entertainment business are voicing their opposition to a planned mega merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers, which are eyeing a deal that would deliver a major shake-up to the TV and movie business. In an…
B&M slashes £10 'modern' piece 'perfect for any room' in new deal
A new offer is now live at B&M, but you'll need to move fast as a 'Hurry Low Stock' alert has been issued. The discount retailer, which operates hundreds of stores across the country, claims this product will 'transform your home' for an incredibly…
Crane Worldwide Logistics expands into Spain through acquisition
Crane Worldwide Logistics has expanded its operational footprint in Europe with the acquisition of Blue Cargo, a small freight forwarder in Spain, the Houston-based company announced last week. Blue Cargo provides air, ocean, and road freight…
Hollywood stars signal opposition to Paramount, Warner Bros merger in open letter
Stars from across Hollywood are expressing their opposition to the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance deal that rocked the entertainment industry earlier this year. Jane Fonda, Don Cheadle, Rosanna Arquette, Ben Stiller and Joaquin…
Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter
More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday. A large…
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