How a Pre-Revenue Anti-Obesity Biotech Became Pharmaโ€™s Most Coveted Target: Inside the $10bn Bidding War for Metsera

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. Itโ€™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 Pharmaโ€™s Most Coveted Target: Inside the $10bn Bidding War for Metsera

From Fashion to Fragrance: The Structural Logic Behind Lโ€™Orรฉalโ€™s Kering Beautรฉ Takeover

Download pdf This shift is particularly pronounced in premium and prestige beauty, now one of the worldโ€™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 Lโ€™Orรฉalโ€™s Kering Beautรฉ Takeover

Electronic Artsโ€™ โ‚ฌ47 Billion Take-Private: The Largest LBO in History

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 EAโ€™s Enterprise Value at โ‚ฌ47bn. The deal, expected to be executed in Q1 of fiscal year 2027, … Continue reading Electronic Artsโ€™ โ‚ฌ47 Billion Take-Private: The Largest LBO in History

Prosus acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway.com: creating the fourth-largest food delivery group worldwide

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

BBVAโ€™s bid on Banco Sabadell: a further step towards European consolidation

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 โ‚ฌ11.38 billion. The acquisition could potentially create Spainโ€™s second-largest bank surpassing the more renowned Santander. The proposed merger is expected to generate โ‚ฌ850 million in annual … Continue reading BBVAโ€™s bid on Banco Sabadell: a further step towards European consolidation

Schibsted to acquire Telia’s TV & Media Business: Redefining the Future of Media in the Nordics

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 (โ‚ฌ595.9 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

Redefining Canadaโ€™s Energy Landscape: The Whitecap and Veren $15B Merger

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 Canadaโ€™s Energy Landscape: The Whitecap and Veren $15B Merger

UniCredit’s Bid to Transform European Banking with Commerzbank Acquisition

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 UniCreditโ€™s ambition to solidify its presence in Europeโ€™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

Swisscom’s Big Bet: Transforming Italy’s Telecom Sector with โ‚ฌ 8 Billion Vodafone S.p.A. Takeover

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 โ‚ฌ 8 Billion Vodafone S.p.A. Takeover