Tag: M&A
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Warner Bros. Declines Paramount Skydance’s Revised Offer Again
Overview: A Stubborn Standstill in Media M&A In a development that keeps the media industry watching closely, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is planning to reject Paramount Skydance Corp.’s revised takeover proposal. The move underscores a persistent standstill between two of the entertainment world’s heavyweight players as each side reassesses the terms, strategic fit, and value…
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Warner Bros Plans to Reject Revised Paramount Skydance Offer Again
Overview Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is preparing to rebuff a revised takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance Corp., according to people familiar with the company’s thinking. The anticipated response marks a continued stance by Warner Bros. as it evaluates the shifting dynamics of a high-stakes deal that could reshape the entertainment landscape. The dynamic between Warner…
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Media Spin Cycle: The M&A Outlook In 2026
Overview: A Turbulent Prelude to 2026 The media and entertainment sector stands at a crossroads as we move toward 2026. A burst of dealmaking—ranging from mergers and acquisitions to spinouts, leveraged buyouts, and strategic bets on artificial intelligence—signals a reshaped landscape for studios, distributors, and platforms. The M&A outlook 2026 centers on consolidation, capital flexibility,…
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Nvidia’s $20B AI Chip Deal Reshapes the Market
Overview: Nvidia’s bold Christmas haul In a move that has stunned industry observers, Nvidia is reportedly pursuing a $20 billion deal to acquire assets from a Trump Jr.-backed AI chip maker. The development, described by some observers as a historic Christmas shopping spree, signals Nvidia’s intent to consolidate AI hardware capabilities at scale. While the…
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Asahi Group to Buy Diageo Kenya Units for $3 Billion, Expanding East Africa Push
Asahi Group Launches Bold East Africa Expansion with $3 Billion Purchase The Asahi Group Holdings, a leading Japanese brewer and beverage company, has reached a landmark agreement to acquire Diageo’s operations in Kenya for $3 billion. The deal includes 100 percent ownership of Diageo Kenya and a 53.68 percent stake in UDV (Kenya), positioning Asahi…
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Asahi Group Expands in East Africa with Diageo Kenya Buy for $3 Billion
Overview: A Turning Point for East Africa’s Beverage Market In a landmark move set to reshape East Africa’s beverage landscape, Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings agreed to acquire 100% of Diageo Kenya and a 53.68% stake in UDV (Kenya) from Diageo for about $3 billion. The deal underscores Asahi’s ambition to deepen its footprint in Africa’s…
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Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners Exits Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
Afffinity Partners Pulls Back from a High-Profile Media Bid In a move that underscores the shifting tides in media finance, Affinity Partners, the private equity firm led by Jared Kushner, has withdrawn from the bidding process to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The decision, confirmed by a spokesperson for Affinity Partners, marks a notable setback…
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PCC Approves Global Aircraft Leasing Acquisition Deal
Philippine PCC Rules in Favor of Global Aircraft Leasing Acquisition The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has given its approval to a significant move in the global aviation leasing market: the proposed acquisition of aircraft assets owned by CL Financing Gold Ltd. from subsidiaries of Vmo Aircraft Leasing GP, LLC. In a decision issued on November…
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iRobot Files for Bankruptcy: What It Means for Roomba, Jobs, and the Vacuum Market
Overview: iRobot shifts course under Chapter 11 The US-based company behind the Roomba smart vacuum, iRobot Corporation, has filed for bankruptcy protection in a pre-packaged Chapter 11 arrangement. The move is aimed at stabilizing the business as it navigates debt, changing market dynamics, and increased competition from international rivals. While the filing signals a significant…
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HSBC and Hang Seng Bank Move Forward with Hang Seng Privatisation Scheme
Overview of the Privatisation Proposal HSBC Holdings plc and Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited have taken a decisive step in their jointly announced plan to privatise Hang Seng Bank. The latest update confirms that the Scheme Document has been dispatched to Hang Seng Bank shareholders, marking a key milestone in the proposed privatisation process. This…