The EU and the UK will collaborate in Competition investigations and major business operations
The EU and the UK have reached an agreement to collaborate on competition investigations and corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Kinki's M&A Count Reaches All-Time High, Driven by Carve-Outs and Business Successions
The Kinki region's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) hit a record high in 2025, influenced by an increase in carve-outs and business successions.
Mergers Are Coming to Corporate Lawyers, Who Seek to Take Advantage of Booming Business
Corporate lawyers in Argentina are benefiting from a surge in mergers and acquisitions, highlighted by the recent purchase of MBP Partners by Martínez de Hoz & Rueda.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Is Poland a Risky Market?
The article discusses the burgeoning M&A market in Central Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, highlighting the increasing relevance of insurance policies that cover undisclosed risks in such transactions.
Toten puts Vedum in a predicament
Alarm bells are ringing in Norway's Senterpartiet as members push for municipal mergers, challenging party leader Trygve Slagsvold Vedum's stance against such consolidations.
Orlen's President on Mergers, Predecessors' Investments, and Fuel Prices
The President of Orlen discussed the completion of mergers, criticisms of previous management, and the future of fuel prices in a recent interview.
Due to the payment of non-teachers, school mergers are planned in the most populous part of Ostrava
School mergers are being planned in Ostrava's most populous district due to issues related to the compensation of non-teaching staff.
Fincantieri, the capital increase sails into port. Order from the US Navy
Fincantieri successfully completed a €499.2 million capital increase, attracting five times the demand from institutional investors across several countries including the US, UK, and Italy.
Antitrust changes put mergers at risk
Recent antitrust changes in the U.S. have weakened the scrutiny on corporate mergers, raising concerns for shareholders and benefitting bidders.
Competition Commission: "Green light" for the acquisition of Entelecheia by the Aktor Group
The Competition Commission has approved Aktor Group's acquisition of exclusive control over Entelecheia SA.
Warner resumes talks with Paramount
Warner has restarted discussions with Paramount regarding a potential takeover, giving them seven days to submit a final offer, amid interest from both Paramount and Netflix.
Warner Bros. Rejects New Offer from Paramount, But Gives Them a Week to Submit a Better One
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's latest hostile takeover bid but has given them a week to present a better offer.
Warner Bros rejects Paramount's new offer but gives it a week to negotiate a more favorable deal
Warner Bros has declined Paramount's latest acquisition proposal but has allowed a week for negotiations to reach a better agreement.
Warner Bros gives Paramount seven days to make ‘best and final’ offer
Warner Bros Discovery has reopened negotiations with Paramount Skydance, demanding a final offer to surpass its existing agreement with Netflix.
The fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies invest in innovation
Greece's rapidly growing pharmaceutical sector is investing heavily in innovation, driven by strategic mergers, acquisitions, and access to the U.S. market.
Is Netflix out? Warner Bros. evaluates reopening negotiations with Paramount after new purchase offer
Warner Bros. Discovery is considering reopening negotiations with Paramount Skydance due to a new amended offer from its hostile suitor, which could lead to renewed competition with Netflix.
Mergers and acquisitions are changing the landscape in the pharmaceutical industry
International and Greek pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, focusing on innovative drugs and expiring patents.
Ukraine: 30% of schools in Kyiv without heating
Nearly 30% of schools in Kyiv are without heating due to Russian attacks on the energy network, leading to temporary school mergers to address the situation.
Deutsche Börse Strategy: Better Off Alone at Home
The Deutsche Börse has successfully grown without pursuing political mergers, focusing instead on innovations and new business areas since 2018.
European Financial Strength: Deutsche Börse Rejects Major Merger
The Deutsche Börse has firmly rejected any plans for a major European merger, opting instead to focus on strengthening its independence through strategic acquisitions.
The pace of municipal mergers accelerates after a period of silence – dozens of municipalities are still dropping off the map, says a municipal finance expert
Municipal mergers in Finland are expected to increase in the coming years as a municipal finance expert predicts that dozens of municipalities may disappear without government intervention.
Geosan Group may buy construction company Vistoria CZ
Geosan Group is considering acquiring the construction company Vistoria CZ.
Merger of SpaceX and xAI: Elon Delivers No More
Elon Musk has merged his artificial intelligence company xAI with his space enterprise SpaceX, making it one of the most valuable mergers in history.
Santander and its $12 billion bet on the US market
Santander has completed its largest acquisition to date, purchasing Webster Financial for $12.2 billion as part of its strategy to expand in the US market.
Trump will have the final word on the purchase of the American bank Webster by Santander
Santander awaits approval from US federal agencies, including oversight by Trump, for its acquisition of Webster Bank.
Company with stake in Warner pressures for abandonment of sale agreement with Netflix, says newspaper
Ancora Holdings intends to oppose Warner Bros.' sale agreement with Netflix, preferring a deal with Paramount Skydance instead.
Bain & Company: The global mergers and acquisitions market will remain dynamic in 2026
The global mergers and acquisitions market is expected to maintain its momentum into 2026 following a significant recovery in 2025, according to Bain & Company's Global M&A Report.
Why JP Morgan is seeking 'talent' in Europe
JP Morgan Chase anticipates 2026 to be a 'year of megadeals' driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions, prompting the bank to hire extensively across Europe.
Stores That Would Normally Not Pass. The Global Market for Companies Has Set a Record
The global market for companies has reached a record high, indicating significant changes in business transactions.
InPost in the hands of a giant, will leave the stock exchange. FedEx and Brzoska want to conquer the global market
A consortium including FedEx plans to acquire 100% of shares in the Polish e-commerce leader InPost for €7.8 billion, marking a significant shift in the logistics market.
Babiš's majority in the Senate scares the opposition. However, the merger plan is struggling
The article discusses the challenges faced by the ruling coalition led by Babiš in the Czech Senate, particularly regarding plans for political mergers that are encountering difficulties.
Earthquake in Hollywood.. The US Department of Justice redraws the boundaries of platforms
The US Department of Justice is launching extensive investigations into major merger and acquisition deals that could reshape the film, television, and digital broadcasting industries.
González-Bueno, after announcing his departure from Sabadell, predicts that the bank will enter into mergers in the long term
César González-Bueno has announced his resignation from Banco Sabadell, forecasting that the bank will pursue mergers in the future due to a loss of commercial momentum during the takeover bid.
What changes in mergers, demergers, and transformations of companies
The General Secretary of Commerce, Napoleon Maravegias, issued clarifications regarding the application of Law 5055/2023, which incorporates the European Directive on cross-border corporate actions, confirming that merger and demerger plans will now be published exclusively through the G.E.M.I.
This year, Riga will reorganize some educational institutions; teachers are promised not to be left without work
Riga plans to physically close ten kindergarten buildings and reorganize several preschools starting next school year, with additional mergers of general education schools anticipated by the 2026/2027 school year.
Aradel’s profit climbs 55% amid associate earnings growth
Aradel Holdings Plc reported a 55% increase in profit after tax to N401.2bn in its 2025 results, fueled by a 523% rise in earnings from associate companies due to significant merger and acquisition activity.
Investment and Marketing Instead of Cost Reduction… OB Beer Acquisition and Merger, Becoming a Legend
The article discusses the remarkable case of the acquisition of OB Beer by KKR and Affinity Equity Partners in 2009, highlighting it as one of the most successful mergers and acquisitions in South Korean history, showcasing strategy over price.
Merging municipalities stuck on 'my and your man'
In Croatia, 420 out of 428 municipalities and cities have fewer than 5,000 residents, making voluntary functional mergers a challenge, despite government financial incentives.
Santander agrees to buy Webster Bank for $12.2 billion to grow in the US
Banco Santander has reached an agreement to acquire Webster Financial Corporation, the parent company of Webster Bank, for $12.2 billion to expand its presence in the US market.
Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a company worth over one trillion dollars
Elon Musk is merging his space company SpaceX with the artificial intelligence firm xAI, forming a new company valued at approximately $1.25 trillion, marking one of the largest corporate mergers in private sector history.
Banks are changing hands. Is the capital map in Poland changing?
The article explores ownership changes in the Polish banking sector, the impact of foreign capital on the market structure, reasons for foreign investors reducing their stakes, and prospects for Polish capital regarding mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.
SpaceX acquires xAI. Musk merges his two largest companies
SpaceX has acquired xAI, merging Elon Musk's two most ambitious companies into a single entity that now represents the world's most valuable private company, highlighting the financial needs of xAI to compete in the growing field of artificial intelligence.
Courier will not deliver Orlen Paczka to Polish Post. Companies end negotiations
Orlen has announced the end of negotiations with Polish Post regarding the acquisition of Orlen Paczka, a courier service in which it holds 100% stakes.
Toyota Group Denies Re-Increase in TOB Price for Denso's Privatization
The Toyota group's special purpose company announced it has no intention of changing the TOB price for Denso's privatization despite opposition from Elliott Investment Management.
Ähtäri must begin investigating municipal mergers - work starts immediately
Ähtäri has been mandated to start an investigation for a potential municipal merger following a government evaluation procedure, focusing on either voluntary or forced consolidation.
Musk considering mega-mergers – Bloomberg
Elon Musk is exploring potential mergers between SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI as part of his strategy to consolidate his business empire, according to Bloomberg.
What's happening with this year's local elections in England?
The UK government has reversed its decision to postpone local elections for 30 councils, allowing them to proceed as originally scheduled on May 7, 2026.
Industry: US corporation buys traditional company from the Ruhr
The 1906-founded steel dealer Klöckner & Co. is being sold to Ohio's Worthington Steel, with a deal that offers Klöco shareholders an 80% premium per share.
This could cause Markus Söder to lose influence
Markus Söder is advocating for the merger of federal states, while political scientist Nicolai Dose discusses the arguments for such mergers and the likely opposition Söder will face.
"This could then take over a presentation for the entire new federal state"
Markus Söder calls for the merging of federal states, while political scientist Nicolai Dose discusses the arguments for state mergers and the likely obstacles the Bavarian Prime Minister may face.