Since 2014, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions
Introduction On December 19th, a significant event reshaped the French football landscape as John Textor and his company, Eagle Football, successfully acquired a majority stake in Olympique Lyonnais (OL). Initially scheduled for July 2022, the transaction was completed a few months later, valuing the French club over €800 million. Eagle Football will now own 77.49% … Continue reading Eagle Football’s Acquisition of Olympique Lyonnais: A Game-Changing Move in French Football and Beyond
Introduction: The Merge of Two French Behemoths On December 9th, 2021, a seismic shift occurred in the European media landscape when Vivendi announced its acquisition of a 17.9% stake in Lagardère from Amber Capital. This huge deal not only marked the cessation of Lagardère's autonomy but also signaled a transformation in the power dynamics of … Continue reading Vivendi’s Transformation: The Story Behind the Lagardère Acquisition
Introduction The acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS saw two of the largest banks in Switzerland joining to create one of the most influential lenders in Europe. However, amidst the turmoil in the banking industry along with uncertainties about the deal, the prospects of this operation’s future are filled with ambiguities and questions. UBS has … Continue reading Acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS – FIG Deal of the Decade?
Year by year, financial sponsors account for a significant share of the global M&A activity. Yet, in 2022, this share fluctuated and differed starkly between the first and second half of the year. This pattern can generally be explained by changes in the macroeconomic environment, where interest rate hikes took centre stage in 2022. As … Continue reading Private Equity: A Look Back at 2022 and Ahead to 2023
INTRODUCTION On 23rd March 2023, Toshiba Group’s board of directors approved a JPY2tn ($15.1bn) cash offer from a consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners Inc (JIP) to delist the company from the market. If successful, the operation would represent the largest take-private deal in Japan. After a long period of speculations, Toshiba seems close to … Continue reading TOSHIBA APPROVES BUYOUT OFFER FROM JIP INC
On 11 July 2022 Dufry, a leading global travel retailer, announced its interest in acquiring an Italian- based multinational catering company Autogrill in a deal which would create a new global travel experience player with a total value of about USD 6.7 billion. Xavier Rossinyol, The CEO of Dufry commented: “I am looking forward to … Continue reading Autogrill – Dufry $6.7 BN Merger
INTRODUCTION On the 13th of March 2023, Pfizer. Inc announced a definitive agreement to acquire Seagen Inc. for a total enterprise value of approximately $43 billion based on a cash offer price of $229 per share. The deal would benefit from both sides: on one hand it will allow Pfizer to extend their oncology Portfolio … Continue reading Pfizer Inc acquires Seagen Inc in $43 billion deal
INTRODUCTION The energy industry is one of the most critical sectors in the world and has a significant impact on the global economy. It is an essential component of most economic activities and plays a vital role in producing, transporting, and consuming most goods and services. The industry is also known for its complexity, which … Continue reading RWE AG ACQUIRES CON EDISON CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS INC. TO BECOME ONE OF THE LEADING RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES IN THE US
The luxury fashion industry has experienced impressive changes in the past four decades: numerous firms were formed, and a substantially harder competitive landscape arose. Consolidation also played a crucial role in this phenomenon. This article focuses on the causes and consequences of the consolidation trends in the luxury fashion industry, and the evaluation of the … Continue reading Luxury fashion: independent brands in a consolidating industry
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