Tag: M&A
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Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast Aim High as Warner Bros. Discovery Bids Surface
Industry Shuffle: Paramount, Netflix, and Comcast Enter the Warner Bros. Discovery Race In a move that could recalibrate the global media landscape, Paramount Global, Netflix, and Comcast have each submitted bids to acquire all or parts of Warner Bros. Discovery. The interest underscores how fast the entertainment ecosystem is evolving, with big players seeking scale,…
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Interpath-owner Eyes £900m Sale Amid Manchester United Cost-Cuts and Sir Jim Ratcliffe Link
Interpath Advisory, the restructuring firm that sits behind one of the most high-profile corporate turnaround stories, is poised for a substantial sale this week, with discussions centring on a price tag near £900 million. The move comes as the parent owner, private-equity investor H.I.G. Europe, signals a broader appetite for strategic exits in the turnaround…
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Interpath-owner charts £900m sale of Claire’s administrator
Overview: A high-stakes sale in the distressed assets market The owner of Interpath Advisory has signalled the start of a substantial sale process for the entity behind Claire’s administrator, with a price tag pegged at around £900 million. The move highlights the growing appetite for large, complex restructurings and the role of standalone advisory platforms…
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Stonegate eyes £1bn sale of 1,000 pubs as it reshapes after securitisation
Britain’s pub sector at a crossroads Stonegate, the country’s largest pub group, is weighing a strategic move that could reshape its portfolio and the wider UK hospitality landscape. Sources say the company is exploring a deal that could see around 1,000 of its sites change hands in a potential £1 billion sale. The talks come…
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Britain’s biggest pub group reels in £1bn sale target for 1,000 sites
Stonegate Eyes a £1bn Sale of 1,000 Pubs as Strategy Shifts Britain’s largest pub group is reportedly pursuing a major disposal of around 1,000 sites, signaling a strategic move to deconsolidate assets and raise capital. The plan comes after Stonegate Pub Partners, a business built to manage a vast network of drinking venues, explored a…
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Qubit-Efficient Optimization: Geometry in a Smaller Hilbert Space
Recasting optimization as geometry Quantum computing has promised exponential speedups for certain problems, but practical implementations still face the hurdle of qubit scarcity and error rates. A growing research direction aims to reframe challenging optimization tasks as geometric problems within a carefully crafted Hilbert space. By doing so, scientists can capture the essential structure of…
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Genting Malaysia Takeover Offer Deemed Not Fair by Kenanga IB and Independent Adviser
Overview: Independent Adviser Criticizes Genting Malaysia Takeover Bid The takeover proposal for Genting Malaysia Berhad (GENM) has drawn sharp criticism from industry observers afterKenanga Investment Bank (Kenanga IB) declared the bid by the Lim family-controlled operator of gaming and resorts as “not fair” and “not reasonable.” The independent adviser’s stance, disclosed in a circular filed…
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Diageo Considers RCB Sale as It Launches Strategic Review
Diageo Initiates Strategic Review on RCB Stake Global spirits giant Diageo has begun a formal strategic review focused on its ownership of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchises in India’s IPL and Women’s Premier League (WPL). The process signals a potential exit or realignment of one of the company’s most visible sports investments, with a…
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Diageo Considers Selling RCB: A Strategic Review Counts Down to 2026
Background: Diageo’s RCB Stakes under Scrutiny Diageo, the multinational drinks giant and owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise in Indian cricket, has initiated a formal strategic review of its ownership position. The move signals growing interest from both markets and the potential for a partial or full sale of the stake in the…
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Is Air India Becoming Tata’s Achilles Heel?
Background: The Tata Group and Air India’s Return In January 2022, the Tata Group completed a landmark acquisition of Air India, revitalizing a legacy airline once owned by the government. The deal signaled a bold bet on the country’s aviation rebound and the Tata Group’s ambition to expand its global footprint. Yet while the transfer…