mergers-and-acquisitions News
ALLETE Set to Go Private in $6.2 Billion Deal After Final Approval
The utility's acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners is expected to close December 15 after receiving the green light from Minnesota regulators.
WBD Surges as Paramount Ignites Bidding War with $74 Billion Bid
The hostile all-cash $30-per-share offer aims to derail a prior agreement with Netflix, signaling a fierce battle for the media giant's streaming assets and content library.
Paramount Skydance Targets WBD Shareholders With $74B Hostile Bid
The $30-per-share, all-cash offer seeks to derail a rival agreement with Netflix, arguing it provides superior value and certainty to investors.
STAAR Surgical Merger With Alcon On The Rocks As Go-Shop Period Ends
With no rival bids, STAAR faces a showdown with its largest shareholder, Broadwood Partners, which vows to block the $1.6 billion deal, citing an inadequate valuation.
Darling Ingredients Forms Collagen JV Despite Market Headwinds
Shares dip as the sustainable ingredients giant announces a new health and wellness venture with Tessenderlo Group, signaling a strategic push into high-growth consumer markets.
AMSC Shares Rise on Strategic Acquisition of Brazil's Comtrafo
The deal provides AMSC with an entry into the Brazilian market and is expected to be immediately accretive to revenue and earnings, signaling aggressive growth.
STAAR Surgical Investors Reject Sweetened Alcon Takeover Bid
Major shareholders have rebuffed an improved $30.75 per share offer, citing significant undervaluation and a flawed sale process, placing the deal in jeopardy.
WTW to Acquire Newfront for $1.3B in Major Tech Play
Global insurance broker bets on AI and specialized data with acquisition of high-growth, tech-focused firm Newfront to target U.S. middle market.