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upi.com - Tae-gyu Kim - National security concerns redraw global merger and acquisition map
National security concerns redraw global merger and acquisition map
UPI

SEOUL, May 11 (UPI) -- The era of 'capital without borders' appears to be fading, as a mounting number of cross-border mergers and acquisitions run into resistance from governments that cite national security concerns. MBK Partners, one of Asia's…

nytimes.com - Brody Miller - Rory McIlroy says he's glad he was wrong about LIV, PGA Tour merger
Rory McIlroy says he's glad he was wrong about LIV, PGA Tour merger
The New York Times

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — For much of the past year, Rory McIlroy was the one saying a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV would be for the best. Sure, he changed his stance from time to time, but in early 2025, it was McIlroy hoping that golfing…

globenewswire.com - Sword Group - Sword Group: Acquisition in the UK - New Strategic Acquisition in Scotland Complementary - multi-hybrid cloud computing - skills
Sword Group: Acquisition in the UK - New Strategic Acquisition in Scotland Complementary - multi-hybrid cloud computing - skills
GlobeNewswire

Sword Group continues to pursue its international development strategy with the acquisition of CirrusHQ, a recognised AWS cloud specialist headquartered in Edinburgh. CirrusHQ, is an established company based in Edinburgh delivering customer cloud…

globenewswire.com - Rexel Développement SAS - Rexel: Acquisition of Revere Electrical Supply, expanding Rexel's US footprint
Rexel: Acquisition of Revere Electrical Supply, expanding Rexel's US footprint
GlobeNewswire

Acquisition of Revere Electrical Supply, expanding Rexel's US footprint Rexel announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Revere Electrical Supply. Headquartered in Mokena, Illinois, Revere is a recognized industrial automation player…

marketwatch.com - Corebridge CEO to Lead Combined Company Following Equitable Merger
Corebridge CEO to Lead Combined Company Following Equitable Merger
MarketWatch

Corebridge Financial Chief Executive Marc Costantini will serve as CEO of the combined company following the closing of Corebridge's merger with Equitable Holdings. Equitable's CEO Mark Pearson will serve as executive chair, its finance chief Robin…

globenewswire.com - IBA SA - IBA - ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES
IBA - ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES
GlobeNewswire

Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, May 11, 2026 – 6 PM CEST – 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…

scmp.com - Iris Deng - Tencent wins conditional antitrust approval for US$2.4b Ximalaya acquisition
Tencent wins conditional antitrust approval for US$2.4b Ximalaya acquisition
South China Morning Post

Tencent Holdings has secured conditional approval to acquire online audio platform Ximalaya after a nearly year-long review by China's antitrust watchdog, a move set to expand the Shenzhen-based tech giant's footprint in China's digital content…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Tencent Music gets conditional approval for acquisition of Ximalaya
Tencent Music gets conditional approval for acquisition of Ximalaya
The Standard

Chinese online music platform giant Tencent Music Entertainment's (1698) proposed acquisition of audio platform Ximalaya for US$1.26 billion (HK$9.83 billion) has been conditionally approved by the Chinese regulator on Tuesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…

theverge.com - Jess Weatherbed - eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion acquisition bid
eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion acquisition bid
The Verge

‘We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive.' ‘We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive.' Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images Jess Weatherbed is a news writer…

mirror.co.uk - Bethan Shufflebotham - This Morning expert praises M&S coat that 'goes with everything
This Morning expert praises M&S coat that 'goes with everything
The Mirror

Trench coats have remained a timeless staple of spring fashion for years, perfect for practical layering for those warmer days without compromising on appearance. Recently, shoppers have been rushing to snap up one particular jacket after it…

japantimes.co.jp - Takashi Nakamichi - Goldman's Japan revenue hits 15-year high as foreign banks shine
Goldman's Japan revenue hits 15-year high as foreign banks shine
The Japan Times

Goldman Sachs Group generated its highest revenue from Japan in more than a decade, leading a bumper year for global banks as they sought to capitalize on the country's financial-market rebound. Net revenue at Goldman Sachs' local brokerage arm…

bloomberg.com - Eyk Henning - Siemens Said to Mull Acquisition of Rail Technology Firm Mer Mec
Siemens Said to Mull Acquisition of Rail Technology Firm Mer Mec
Bloomberg

Siemens AG is exploring a potential acquisition of Mer Mec SpA, an Italian maker of signaling and communications equipment for trains, people with knowledge of the matter said. The German industrial conglomerate has been working with advisers as it…

mirror.co.uk - Tim Hanlon - Popular UK drinks company sold in Asda and M&S collapses into administration
Popular UK drinks company sold in Asda and M&S collapses into administration
The Mirror

A popular British smoothie and wellness brand has collapsed into administration after more than a decade in business. The future of Press Healthfoods, a London-based food and drink retailer which was founded in 2013, is now in doubt. Press…

bloomberg.com - William Wilkes - Thyssenkrupp Trims Sales View While Keeping Profit Target Intact
Thyssenkrupp Trims Sales View While Keeping Profit Target Intact
Bloomberg

Thyssenkrupp AG maintained its key earnings and cash-flow targets, while striking a more cautious note on sales because of heightened geopolitical uncertainty and its impact on international markets. The German conglomerate said it still expects…

pcmag.com - eBay Rejects GameStop's Unsolicited $56 Billion Acquisition Offer
eBay Rejects GameStop's Unsolicited $56 Billion Acquisition Offer
PCMag

UPDATE 5/12: eBay isn't merging with GameStop, for now. The e-commerce platform has rejected GameStop's unsolicited $56 billion takeover bid, calling it “neither credible nor attractive.” EBay's board confirmed the decision in a…

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