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Boeing’s Pending $4.7bn Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems: A Strategic Move to Prop Up Manufacturing

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Buyer and Target Overview The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles. Operating worldwide, Boeing is a significant player in the aerospace and defense industry. Boeing's core Business Areas are: The design, manufacturing, and assembling of aerospace vehicles for commercial and … Continue reading Boeing’s Pending $4.7bn Acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems: A Strategic Move to Prop Up Manufacturing →

Retelit and mef’s Bold Move: Will the €700 Million Bid for Telecom Italia Sparkle Succeed?

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Introduction On October 3, 2024, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, along with Retelit S.p.A., moved to file a binding offer worth €700 million for the acquisition of a 100% stake in Sparkle, the subsea cable unit of Telecom Italia. Sparkle is vital in Italy's digital connectivity, connecting the country to global hubs via … Continue reading Retelit and mef’s Bold Move: Will the €700 Million Bid for Telecom Italia Sparkle Succeed? →

EQT Makes Strategic Move with Keywords Acquisition in £2.2bn Deal

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download pdf Introduction On July 3, 2024, EQT announced a definitive agreement to acquire Keywords Studios, a global leader in technical and creative services for the video game industry, in a £2.2 billion deal. This strategic acquisition highlights EQT’s growing interest in the burgeoning gaming industry, seeking to capitalize on the increasing demand for high-quality … Continue reading EQT Makes Strategic Move with Keywords Acquisition in £2.2bn Deal →

UniCredit’s Bid to Transform European Banking with Commerzbank Acquisition

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On September 11th, UniCredit announced the acquisition of approximately 9% of Commerzbank AG's share capital and submitted regulatory filings to seek authorization to increase its stake to up to 29%. This bold strategic move highlights UniCredit’s ambition to solidify its presence in Europe’s largest economy and establish itself as a leading player in corporate and … Continue reading UniCredit’s Bid to Transform European Banking with Commerzbank Acquisition →

Campari Group’s $1.2 Billion Courvoisier Acquisition: Strategic Moves in the Global Spirits Market

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Companies overview : Campari Group's legacy begins in 1860 when Gaspare Campari, a visionary and enterprising young man, created the first batch of the now-legendary aperitif in Novara, Italy. This vibrant red liquid, infused with a secret blend of herbs, spices, and fruit, quickly gained popularity for its unique and complex flavor profile. Initially sold … Continue reading Campari Group’s $1.2 Billion Courvoisier Acquisition: Strategic Moves in the Global Spirits Market →

Bristol Myers Squibb has acquired Karuna in a $14.0 billion cash deal

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INTRODUCTION Announced on December 22, 2023, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) declared the successful finalization of its takeover of Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. (Karuna) on March 18, 2024. Gordon Dyal & Co. and Citi are serving as buy-side financial advisors to Bristol Myers Squibb, while Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is serving as exclusive sell-side financial advisor and … Continue reading Bristol Myers Squibb has acquired Karuna in a $14.0 billion cash deal →

Harbour Energy Acquires Wintershall Dea’s Upstream Assets for $9.9 Billion, Expands Global Reach in Major Strategic Move

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INTRODUCTION  With a strategic asset acquisition valued at USD 9.9 billion, the largest Oil and Gas company in the UK Harbour Energy significantly expands into multiple regions such as Norway, Germany, Denmark, Argentina, Mexico, Egypt, Libya, and Algeria, by acquiring the upstream properties of Wintershall Dea, a German subsidiary of BASF and Letter One. This … Continue reading Harbour Energy Acquires Wintershall Dea’s Upstream Assets for $9.9 Billion, Expands Global Reach in Major Strategic Move →

Nippon Steel Corp’s USD 14.9 bn acquisition of U.S. Steel

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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 →

MotoGP Shifts Gears: Liberty Media Acquires Dorna Sports and MotoGP Rights for €4.2 billion

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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 →