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Merck nears $6B acquisition of Terns Pharma to bolster oncology pipeline
Mergers & Acquisitions
2d ago

Merck nears $6B acquisition of Terns Pharma to bolster oncology pipeline

Deal would help offset 2028 Keytruda patent expiry as pharmaceutical giant seeks new growth drivers

Home Depot surges 3.2% on HVAC distributor Mingledorff's acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions
3d ago

Home Depot surges 3.2% on HVAC distributor Mingledorff's acquisition

Strategic purchase strengthens professional contractor business as retailer seeks growth in challenging market

Jefferies surges 10% as SMFG explores potential takeover
Mergers & Acquisitions
3d ago

Jefferies surges 10% as SMFG explores potential takeover

Japanese banking giant, which already holds 20% stake, reportedly prepares acquisition team

Apollo bets $3.7bn on Japan's Nippon Sheet Glass in landmark Asia deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
3d ago

Apollo bets $3.7bn on Japan's Nippon Sheet Glass in landmark Asia deal

Alternative asset manager's largest Japanese private equity investment targets growth in energy-efficient glass and solar markets

Estée Lauder sinks 7.8% on Puig acquisition talks
Mergers & Acquisitions
3d ago

Estée Lauder sinks 7.8% on Puig acquisition talks

Market skeptical of potential $40bn beauty deal as company struggles with declining revenues and turnaround challenges

JPMorgan launches $8B junk bond sale for EA buyout
Mergers & Acquisitions
3d ago

JPMorgan launches $8B junk bond sale for EA buyout

Record $55 billion leveraged buyout draws $25 billion in investor orders, signaling strong appetite for high-yield debt

WBD slips as Senate Democrats urge FCC probe into foreign funding of Paramount deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
4d ago

WBD slips as Senate Democrats urge FCC probe into foreign funding of Paramount deal

Regulatory scrutiny over $24B in sovereign wealth fund backing clouds the $110B acquisition, shares at 11% discount to deal price

Victory Capital escalates Janus Henderson bidding war with $59 offer
Mergers & Acquisitions
4d ago

Victory Capital escalates Janus Henderson bidding war with $59 offer

Asset manager's $59 per share proposal faces board rejection and opposition from portfolio teams managing 90% of assets