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Why Nonprofits Should Consider The Benefits Of A Merger
Frank Williamson is CEO of Oaklyn Consulting, an investment banking firm serving founder and investor owned companies and nonprofits. Nonprofits are an essential thread in our social fabric, providing critical services that make our communities…
The 123 Years of M&A That Built The New Omnicom
In the spring of 1985, the New York Times' advertising correspondent Philip H. Dougherty wrote a prophetic bit of copy: “Some analysts of the advertising scene are convinced,” he said, “that the agency side will soon consist of…
The Reset: M&A's Failure Cycle
What you're missing: The Reset is a newsletter we send out every Sunday to the corporate enterprise subscribers to WrapPRO. If you think your company or organization would be interested in signing up for an enterprise plan, please reach out to our…
Prada Snaps Up Rival Versace in $1.4B Deal - CEO Andrea Guerra Rules Out More M&A
Prada Group, a famous Italian fashion house, announced on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, that it has completed its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings. The announcement comes after the regulatory requirements were submitted and cleared. Prada and…
KB Securities opens Mumbai office to enter India's financial market
Local brokerage KB Securities said Wednesday it has opened an office in India's financial capital of Mumbai to seek new investment opportunities there. An opening ceremony was held on Monday (local time) at the new office located near India's…
Omnicom Names New Media Leadership Team After IPG Merger
Omnicom has formalized the leadership team that will oversee its global media operations following the completion of its acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG). The move comes as the newly combined holding company reorganizes into eight…
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Reliance confirms merger of Star Television Productions with Jiostar
Reliance Industries has formally completed the merger of Star Television Productions (STPL) with Jiostar India, bringing full ownership of the STAR brand under a single entity that now houses the bulk of the conglomerate's television and digital…
Prada Group Completes $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Versace...
Prada Group announced Tuesday that it has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for 1.25 billion euros, or nearly $1.4 billion, bringing the fashion house under the same corporate umbrella as Prada and Miu Miu. The acquisition was…
M&A Volume Set to Top $5 Trillion in 2025, Says Apollo's Zelter
Apollo Global Management President Jim Zelter says that M&A activity is set to reach near-record performance this year, with a volume north of $5 trillion, partially helped by the fact that the Trump administration is “much more comfortable…
Precision Aerospace To Go Public Via $320M SPAC Merger
Precision Aerospace & Defense Group Inc., an engineering and manufacturing supplier to the aerospace, defense and space industries, has agreed to go public through a merger with FACT II Acquisition Corp.,... To view the full article, register now.
PROG Holdings, Inc. (PRG) M&A Call Transcript
PROG Holdings, Inc. (PRG) M&A Call December 2, 2025 8:30 AM EST John Baugh - Vice President of Investor Relations Steven Michaels - CEO, President & Director Brian Garner - Chief Financial Officer Bradley Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.…
Givaudan Finalizes Belle Aire Creations Acquisition
PARIS – Givaudan has finalized its acquisition of Belle Aire Creations, a U.S.-based full-service fragrance manufacturer. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Belle Aire Creation's business would have represented about 65 million Swiss…
Copy Meghan Markle's style with 'slimming' camel coat from M&S
Meghan Markle's winter wardrobe has long been coveted by fashion fans, with her polished style frequently documented at public appearances and events. Those looking to recreate the Duchess of Sussex's look without the designer price tag are in…
Ex-PwC partner Rob Silverwood reboots consulting bid with BGH Capital
Rob Silverwood doesn't take no for an answer. The former PwC partner and veteran dealmaker, who was linked to a breakaway mergers and acquisitions consulting firm being funded by buyout firm BGH Capital earlier this year, is back, chequebook in…
IPG's Top Media Exec Is Out as Omnicom Merger Shakes Up Leadership Ranks-Read the Internal Memo Here
The merger between major holding companies Omnicom Group and Interpublic Group (IPG) continues to shake up leadership ranks. Eileen Kiernan, the chief executive of IPG's media division, IPG Mediabrands, will step down from her role as the firm is…
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