Since 2014, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions
download pdf On September 29, 2025, Electronic Arts (EA) announced that it would be taken private by a consortium led by Public Investment Fund (PIF), together with Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, in an all-cash transaction that puts EA’s Enterprise Value at €47bn. The deal, expected to be executed in Q1 of fiscal year 2027, … Continue reading Electronic Arts’ €47 Billion Take-Private: The Largest LBO in History
DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction As of February 25, 2025, Telia (TELIA.ST) has reached an agreement with Norwegian media company Schibsted Media to sell its entire TV & Media division including TV4, MTV Finland, and C More for nearly SEK 6.55 billion (€595.9 million). The deal is expected to close by Q3 2025, pending regulatory approval. The … Continue reading Schibsted to acquire Telia’s TV & Media Business: Redefining the Future of Media in the Nordics
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?
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
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
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
INTRODUCTION On September 21, 2023, Cisco announced a definitive agreement to acquire Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, for $157 per share in a $28 billion all-cash deal. The deal in the cybersecurity market, echoing the industry trend of consolidation, signifies a mutually advantageous collaboration for both firms: Cisco confirms its commitment to expanding its … Continue reading Cisco Makes Waves in Tech Industry with $28 Billion Splunk Takeover
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
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