Since 2014, specialising in Mergers & Acquisitions
DOWNLOAD PDF Every few decades, the pharmaceutical industry discovers a molecule that completely changes the way we live. Insulin did it in the 1920s, penicillin followed in the 1940s, and statins in the 1980s. It’s been a long time coming, but GLP-1-based therapies now appear poised to join that lineage. In a sense, the comparison … Continue reading How a Pre-Revenue Anti-Obesity Biotech Became Pharma’s Most Coveted Target: Inside the $10bn Bidding War for Metsera
Download pdf This shift is particularly pronounced in premium and prestige beauty, now one of the world’s most resilient and fastest-growing consumer segments. Despite persistent inflation and declining real disposable incomes across major economies, demand for high-end cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance continues to outperform the broader consumer landscape. Individuals are more willing to trade down … Continue reading From Fashion to Fragrance: The Structural Logic Behind L’Oréal’s Kering Beauté Takeover
DOWNLOAD PDF Prosus, one of the biggest technology investment companies in the world, has proposed to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com, aiming to give birth to one of the principal global players in the food delivery sector, expanding its capillary presence in Europe, North America, South America, and many other key areas, with millions of active … Continue reading Prosus acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway.com: creating the fourth-largest food delivery group worldwide
DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction On December 23, 2024, Nissan and Honda announced a memorandum of understanding to explore a merger by 2026, aiming to create the world’s third-largest automaker. The goal: combine R&D, electrification, and autonomy efforts to compete with rising EV giants like BYD and Tesla. But by February 2025, talks collapsed over governance disputes—particularly … Continue reading The Failed Japanese Alliance: Nissan and Honda’s Collapsed Merger Talks
DOWNLOAD PDF On May 9th 2024, BBVA announced its hostile takeover bid for Banco Banco de Sabadell, aiming to acquire a 100% stake in an all-share offer valued at €11.38 billion. The acquisition could potentially create Spain’s second-largest bank surpassing the more renowned Santander. The proposed merger is expected to generate €850 million in annual … Continue reading BBVA’s bid on Banco Sabadell: a further step towards European consolidation
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
DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Whitecap Resources and Veren Inc.'s merger is a strategic move within the Canadian oil and gas sector, and it reflects the consolidation trend amongst big players within the industry. The deal, revealed in 2024 and valued at approximately $15 billion, will create a top light oil and condensate producer in Canada. Whitecap … Continue reading Redefining Canada’s Energy Landscape: The Whitecap and Veren $15B Merger
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
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?
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