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Open offers highest since 2008 as acquisition, takeover attempts surge
Open offers this calendar year, following attempts at acquisition and takeover, came in at more than two a week. There were 121 such open offers to acquire additional shares following a substantial acquisition or change of control, shows the data…
Powerwell to expand into East Malaysia via strategic M&A
KUALA LUMPUR: Powerwell Holdings Bhd is set to expand into East Malaysia via the proposed acquisition of 49% stakes in Tenaga Kenari Sdn Bhd and Tenaga Kenari Marketing Sdn Bhd, for a combined purchase consideration of RM16.7mil. The group entered…
M People star Heather Smalls' pride for Labour politician son
Powerful, full of soul and instantly uplifting, few voices are as immediately recognisable as Heather Small's, the M People frontwoman who's been at the forefront of British music for over three decades. Now, as she prepares to take centre stage in…
Wereldhave sells Sterrenburg in Dordrecht, successfully completes Ville2 acquisition and secures new long-term financing
Wereldhave announces the sale of Full Service Center Sterrenburg in Dordrecht (The Netherlands), the successful completion of the acquisition of Ville2 in Charleroi (Belgium) and new long-term financing for Wereldhave Belgium. These transactions…
ACC & Orient Cement Merger: Adani's Mega Cement Move In Detail
In a move to create a single, pan-India cement platform under the Adani Group simplifying the group structure, the board of directors of Ambuja Cements, part of Adani Group, had given its nod to the merger of ACC and Orient Cement. The merger is to…
Mirae Asset eyes crypto asset exchange Korbit for acquisition
Mirae Asset Financial Group is considering an acquisition of Korbit, the fourth-ranked among Korea's five digital asset exchanges, sparking speculation that the deal could shake up a market long dominated by Upbit and Bithumb, according to industry…
Tesco, M&S, Aldi, Lidl and Sainsbury's New Year opening hours
If you're preparing for New Year's Day, you may be wondering when your local supermarket is open over the coming days. The holiday period usually sees supermarkets bustling with last-minute shoppers. And if you're the type who enjoys a spontaneous…
TVS, Maruti Suzuki, M&M: Top Auto Stock Picks Ahead of Dec Sales Data
Nuvama Institutional Equities in its latest brokerage report expected double-digit YoY growth across categories, driven by continued positive customer sentiments spurred by better affordability. This is a direct result of next-gen GST, new…
Cidara: Merck's Acquisition Based On CD388 Flu Prevention Potential (NASDAQ:CDTX)
CD388's strong phase 2b efficacy, FDA alignment for a streamlined phase 3, and Merck's $221.50/share acquisition offer drove the surge and support the 'Hold' rating. CD388's non-vaccine, strain-agnostic, long-acting antiviral profile demonstrated…
Cabinet Nod for Dagadarthi Airport Land Acquisition
Nellore: The long-cherished aspiration of Nellore district to have an airport could be realised in the near future as the state government is fast-tracking the key processes and approvals. The state cabinet on Monday approved the land acquisition…
GST Strengthens Crypto Push With Polish VASP Acquisition
GST bought a licensed Polish crypto firm known as Finferno. The announcement led to an uptick in GST stock prices by 13%. The move targets a growing crypto market using existing cash and keeping financial risks to the minimum. GSTechnologies Ltd…
Media Spin Cycle: The M&A Outlook In 2026
Media and entertainment is seeing a major shakeup in a burst of dealmaking from M&A to spinoffs, AI investment and leveraged buyouts, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026. Streaming consolidation, local broadcast ownership and Middle Eastern money…
Waldorf M Gets FM and Braids!
US 1.11 adds many new oscillator types 29/12/25 NB: Here is a link to the latest firmware: Vladi - the main developer behind Waldorf's M, has just dropped a major firmware update for the blue beast. Writing in a thread on Gearspace, he outlined the…
Cyber attacks 'tipping point' warning issued after Harrods and M&S targeted
Cyber attacks surged into prominence in 2025, inflicting significant financial damage on major British businesses and exposing widespread vulnerabilities across the economy. High-profile targets included automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover, retail…
South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report
Dec 29, 2025, 10:59 a.m. Mirae Asset, a Seoul-based financial group, is considering buying South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit, the Korea Times reported on Monday. The company is in talks to acquire 92% oof Korbit for as much as 140…
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