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globenewswire.com - Sanoma Oyj - SANOMA CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26 FEBRUARY 2026
SANOMA CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26 FEBRUARY 2026
GlobeNewswire

Sanoma Corporation, Stock exchange release, 26 February 2026 at 18:30 EE8 SANOMA CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 26 FEBRUARY 2026 Date26 February 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share classSANOMA Amount17,875 Average price/share, EUR8.9977…

forbes.com - Gary Drenik - GenAI Finds Its Place In The M&A Lifecycle
GenAI Finds Its Place In The M&A Lifecycle
Forbes

Issarawat Tattong - Getty Images So much data, unstructured information, and analysis go into an M&A transaction that it's easy to understand the allure of using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to streamline the process. A 2025 Deloitte…

globenewswire.com - Ilkka Oyj - Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 26 February 2026
Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 26 February 2026
GlobeNewswire

Ilkka Oyj Stock Exchange Release 26 February 2026, at 07:00 p.m. EET Ilkka Oyj: Acquisition of own shares on 26 February 2026 Date26 February 2026 Exchange transactionBuy Share trading codeILKKA2 Amount, shares2,688 Average price/share (EUR)4.3256…

japantimes.co.jp - Elizabeth Beattie - Suntory consolidates two scotch distilleries in Scotland as U.S. sales fall
Suntory consolidates two scotch distilleries in Scotland as U.S. sales fall
The Japan Times

Suntory Holdings is consolidating its operations at its Laphroaig and Bowmore scotch whisky distilleries in Scotland as part of a 'future-focused' strategy, the company has said, as overall sales of the liquor to the U.S. declined following tariffs…

businessinsider.com - Meghan Morris - Here's what smart people are saying about Paramount winning the Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Here's what smart people are saying about Paramount winning the Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Business Insider

The cofounder of wealth management firm Gerber Kawasaki, which manages $4 billion, joked about the economics of the deal on X. WBD owes Netflix nearly $3 billion in a breakup fee. 'Haha. They paid $110 billion. Netflix gets $2.8 billion. Zaslov…

variety.com - Cynthia Littleton - California Attorney General Warns Paramount That Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition is 'Not a Done Deal'
California Attorney General Warns Paramount That Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition is 'Not a Done Deal'
Variety

Rob Bonta, California's Attorney General, is promising to conduct a “vigorous” review of Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery as he warned the companies not to get ahead of the regulatory process in their…

dailymail.co.uk - Alanah Khosla - M&S unveils trainers that look designer - at half the price
M&S unveils trainers that look designer - at half the price
Mail Online

The British retailer has overhauled its shoe selection READ MORE: M&S just dropped a £40 lookalike pair of Victoria Beckham's £390 designer jeans - and they're selling fast Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that…

yahoo.com - Neha Gupta - Parker-Hannifin (PH) Accelerates Synergies with Strategic Acquisitions
Parker-Hannifin (PH) Accelerates Synergies with Strategic Acquisitions
Yahoo!

Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) is one of the best manufacturing stocks to invest in now. On February 19, 2026, Parker-Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH) presented at Citi's Global Industrial Tech & Mobility Conference, outlining its strategic…

standard.co.uk - The Standard - M&S announces dozens of cafe closures across the UK in major restructure - full list
M&S announces dozens of cafe closures across the UK in major restructure - full list
Evening Standard

Marks & Spencer is closing a number of cafes across the UK, with the spaces to be repurposed for uses that better suit the customer experience. While none of the M&S London branches is affected by the closures, the news will likely be disappointing…

mirror.co.uk - Levi Winchester - B&M opening four new stores over next month - see list of locations
B&M opening four new stores over next month - see list of locations
The Mirror

B&M is opening four new stores across the UK next month. The first store is set to open in Diss, Norfolk on February 28. The second new branch will then welcome customers in Strabane, County Tyrone, on March 20. The third new store is located in…

bhg.com - Joseph Erbentraut - M&M's Just Launched 3 Bakery-Inspired Flavors-and You Can Vote for Your Favorite
M&M's Just Launched 3 Bakery-Inspired Flavors-and You Can Vote for Your Favorite
Better Homes & Gardens

M&M's just dropped three new flavors of its iconic chocolate candy—and the company wants your help in deciding which of the three should stick around. The brand announced the new flavors on Tuesday, as part of the return of the M&M's Flavor…

9to5mac.com - Marcus Mendes - Eddy Cue: Brazil is Apple TV's second-largest market, talks Netflix-Warner merger
Eddy Cue: Brazil is Apple TV's second-largest market, talks Netflix-Warner merger
9to5Mac

In an interview with Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, Cue emphasized Brazil's growing role in Apple TV 's global business, reaffirmed the company's commitment to theatrical releases, and commented on Netflix's attempt to acquire Warner Bros.

hollywoodreporter.com - Winston Cho - California Attorney General Plants Flag on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: 'Not a Done Deal'
California Attorney General Plants Flag on Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: 'Not a Done Deal'
The Hollywood Reporter

California's top prosecutor is stepping in on Paramount ‘s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. “Paramount/Warner Bros. is not a done deal,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said on Thursday. “These two…

whathifi.com - Lewis Empson - Netflix folds on Warner Bros deal - is a HBO Max and Paramount+ merger on the cards?
Netflix folds on Warner Bros deal - is a HBO Max and Paramount+ merger on the cards?
What Hi-Fi?

The acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by streaming giant Netflix has been the biggest piece of ongoing entertainment news of 2026 so far, and there's an unexpected new twist in the tale, which has brought that deal crashing down. After…

seekingalpha.com - SA Transcripts - LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) M&A Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) M&A Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Seeking Alpha

LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) M&A Call February 26, 2026 8:30 AM EST James Galeese - Executive VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer James Clark - CEO, President & Director Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the LSI Industries acquisition…

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