Since 2014, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions
Nippon Steel Corp, the Japan based integrated steel manufacturer producing basic shapes, engineered products, chemicals, and advanced materials, is to acquire United States Steel Corp, the United States based steel producer serving automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries. The deal is currently pending, as of May 3rd, because of additional requests issued by … Continue reading Nippon Steel Corp’s USD 14.9 bn acquisition of U.S. Steel
DEAL OVERVIEW Buyer: Liberty Media Corporation Target: Dorna Sports Deal size: €4.2 billion Buy side advisors: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, O’Melveny & Myers LLP Sell side advisors: Moelis & Company LLC, Latham & Watkins LLP INTRODUCTION On April 1 2024, Liberty Media (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK) entered in definitive agreement for the takeover of Dorna … Continue reading MotoGP Shifts Gears: Liberty Media Acquires Dorna Sports and MotoGP Rights for €4.2 billion
In the dynamic realm of finance, the intersection of technology and strategic decision-making has long been a focal point for innovation. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), financial institutions have found themselves at the precipice of a transformative era, particularly in the domain of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). This article delves into the intricate … Continue reading AI in Finance and M&A: Driving Innovation, Reshaping Strategies, and Disrupting Markets
On December 14th, 2023, Bain Capital Private Equity LP, the private equity firm, acquired Guidehouse LLP, the local provider of management consulting, risk management consulting, strategy, and technology consulting services, from Veritas Capital Fund Management LLC, another private equity firm. The deal was closed for 5.3 billion USD in cash, allowing Bain Capital to acquire … Continue reading Bain Capital’s Strategic Move: a $5.3 Billion Acquisition of Guidehouse LLP in a Consulting M&A Downturn
Introduction As the energy transition becomes imminent, players in the mining industry are moving to secure the future supply of critical minerals such as copper, nickel, and lithium and divest investments that fueled the economy of the past. This strategic shift has driven the flow of mergers and acquisitions, with companies seeking to consolidate a … Continue reading Strategic Shifts in Mining: Analyzing Newmont’s $19.2 billion Acquisition of Newcrest
INTRODUCTION In a landmark transaction that reverberated through the corridors of the amusement parks industry, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, two stalwarts in the realm of entertainment, announced their merger. This monumental deal, set to reshape the industry's landscape, brings together two formidable companies under the banner of Six Flags, heralding a new chapter of … Continue reading Roller Coaster Revolution: Cedar Fair Acquires Six Flags in $4.3 Billion Merger.
BAE Systems, a listed United Kingdom-based defence, aerospace, and security company, agreed to acquire Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp, the United States-based manufacturer of spacecraft, components and instruments for national defence, civil space, and commercial space applications, from Ball Corp, the United States-based manufacturer of metal and plastic packaging, primarily for beverages and foods in … Continue reading BAE Systems Enhances Aerospace Portfolio with $5.6 Billion Ball Aerospace Deal
INTRODUCTION On March 15th, Swisscom concluded binding agreements with Vodafone Group Plc to acquire 100% ownership of Vodafone Italia, marking the culmination of negotiations that began in February, at a price of EUR 8 billion, paid entirely in cash and funded through debt. The intention behind this acquisition is to merge Vodafone Italia with Fastweb, … Continue reading Swisscom’s Big Bet: Transforming Italy’s Telecom Sector with € 8 Billion Vodafone S.p.A. Takeover
COMPANIES OVERVIEW Synopsys Inc. Founded by Aart de Geus, David Gregory and Bill Krieger in 1986 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, Synopsys Inc. was initially established as Optimal Solutions and changed its name in 1987, shifting to Mountain View, California. In February 1992, it went public through an IPO, and since then its stock … Continue reading Synopsys Makes Strategic Move with Ansys Acquisition: A Game-Changer in Chip Design and Simulation
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