Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions


Mattel investor calls for strategic review as toy demand weakens

An investor in Mattel has urged the toy manufacturer’s leadership to explore strategic options, including taking the company private or pursuing a potential sale, as the global toy market faces weakening demand. Southeastern Asset Management, which holds approximately 4% of Mattel’s shares,......

Italy's Brembo raises revenue outlook, eyes M&A as shares surge

Italian braking systems manufacturer Brembo has upgraded its financial outlook for the year, citing stronger-than-expected resilience despite recent global supply chain disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions. The company now anticipates a 3% increase in annual revenue at constant exchange rates,......

Germany considers last-resort plan to block Italian bid for Commerzbank

Germany is considering a last-resort strategy to prevent an attempted takeover of Commerzbank by Italy’s UniCredit, as concerns grow over the potential loss of control of a key financial institution. According to sources familiar with the matter, officials in Berlin are discussing whether to increase......

Thyssenkrupp pauses steel unit sale talks with Jindal

Thyssenkrupp has announced a pause in its negotiations with Jindal Steel International over the potential sale of its steel division, signaling a setback in the company’s ongoing restructuring strategy. The discussions, which had been underway for several months, were aimed at exploring a possible......

Mercedes inks deal with BNP to sell leasing business

Mercedes-Benz has finalized an agreement to sell its leasing subsidiary Athlon to French banking group BNP Paribas, marking a strategic move to streamline its financial operations and strengthen liquidity. The German automotive manufacturer confirmed that the transaction was signed in April and is expected......

Citi appoints Barclays’ James Potts to lead shareholder advisory unit

Citigroup has appointed James Potts, a senior executive from Barclays, to head its shareholder advisory and activism defense division, according to an internal memo reported on Tuesday. The move highlights ongoing competition among global banks to strengthen advisory services related to shareholder......

Eqt relaunches sale of ginko with billion-dollar valuation target

Global investment firm EQT AB has resumed efforts to sell the mainland China operations of contact lens manufacturer Ginko International, with a target valuation of at least $1 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes after a previous agreement to sell the business to U.S.-based......

Bank of America strengthens technology banking team with four senior hires

Bank of America is reinforcing its presence in the technology dealmaking market by recruiting four experienced bankers from major financial institutions, according to internal communications reviewed by media outlets. The move reflects the bank’s broader strategy to expand its influence in technology-related......

EBRD invests $25 million in Dislog Group to bolster Moroccan economy

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant $25 million equity investment aimed at supporting Dislog Group in Morocco. This strategic financing initiative seeks to fortify the company’s capital structure while advancing its mergers and acquisitions strategy,......