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Impact of acquisitions: Civinity grew by a third over the past 12 months
As at 30 June 2026, the Civinity Group's pro forma revenue base for the last 12 months amounted to EUR 121.3 million. This was 31.4% higher than a year earlier, when the 12-month pro forma revenue base calculated using the same methodology amounted…
Japan opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stall
Japan 's centrist opposition alliance stood on the brink of falling apart on Monday, with sources saying members who joined from the Komeito party just months ago could leave the group. The development follows the collapse of talks on the…
What smart people are saying about Trump's acquisition of Venezuelan oil
Analysts aren't buying the notion that Trump's recent acquisition of millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil will reduce gas prices for American consumers. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, President Donald Trump said the US has secured majority…
Fair trade watchdog approves Hanwha's acquisition of additional KAI stakes
Korea's fair trade watchdog on Monday approved Hanwha Group's recent acquisition of additional stakes in Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI). The Fair Trade Commission's (FTC) approval came after Hanwha Systems recently purchased a 3.45 percent…
Caledonia shops $372m worth of Light & Wonder shares; BJ nabs block
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
End of the road for Sydney's Platypus Asset Management
Sarah Thompson has co-edited Street Talk since 2009, specialising in private equity, investment banking, M&A and equity capital markets stories. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in London as a markets and M&A reporter at Bloomberg and Dow Jones.
Advent, doctors seal $700m radiology merger with $360m raising
Advent Partners' Imaging Associates and doctor-owned Radiology SA have raised $360 million for a special-purpose fund, clearing the way to finalise their $700 million merger and the formation of a top-five radiology sector player dubbed Radia. The…
Reebok Names Hilary Duff Latest Ambassador
Reebok is branching out beyond sports for its newest ambassador. The Authentic Brands Group -owned brand has tapped Hilary Duff as a brand ambassador. The popular singer, actress and entrepreneur will appear in Reebok 's latest campaign…
The Telephone, Political Entrepreneurship, And Theodore M. Vail
Originally, this article was intended to be an exploration as to how-after a period of initial patent monopoly and an all-too-brief episode of fre er market competition-cronyism reestablished a telephone monopoly that would last for decades. While…
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India's E&M industry to hit $36.7 bn by 2030, nearly 2X global growth: PwC
India's entertainment and media (E&M) industry is projected to grow from $25.7 billion in 2025 to $36.7 billion by 2030, clocking a 7.4% CAGR, according to PwC India's Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2026-2030. The growth is nearly twice the…
Shareholders probe majority owner's low-ball bid for Canyon Resources
A low-ball bid for ASX-listed bauxite explorer Canyon Resources by its majority owner has prompted questions about the bidder, A2MP's, ties to another major shareholder. Street Talk can reveal shareholders are raising concerns about A2MP's…
Grow Inc's early investors left with empty pockets in MUFG takeover
The dealmakers at Japanese financial giant MUFG would have been grinning ear to ear on Friday as they signed on the dotted line to buy superannuation administration software player Grow Inc – best known for scoring HESTA and Vanguard Super…
Final game-by-game predictions for Texas A&M in 2026: Marcel Reed leads A&M to CFP
Texas A&M has a huge year ahead of them in 2026. The Aggies need to get to 10 wins to make it back to the College Football Playoff, but the consensus is that they are facing a much stiffer challenge in the way of the schedule. Of course, the Aggies…
Reform Party rules out merger with major parties
Rep. Chun Ha-ram, acting leader and floor leader of the minor conservative Reform Party, dismissed speculation Monday that the party was considering merging with either of South Korea's two major political parties. 'There is no one in the Reform…
M&S shoppers say 'I have seven pairs' of £20 wide leg stretch trousers in 'perfect length'
The trousers come in sizes six to 24 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Marks and Spencer is offering a pair of reliable stretch trousers and customers are saying they're…
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