mergers-and-acquisitions News

Medtronic Files for IPO of Diabetes Unit, Forging a New Path
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Medtronic Files for IPO of Diabetes Unit, Forging a New Path

The spinoff, named MiniMed, aims to sharpen the focus of both companies as Medtronic streamlines its portfolio to concentrate on higher-margin growth areas.

Medtronic Files for IPO of Diabetes Unit to Unlock Value
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Medtronic Files for IPO of Diabetes Unit to Unlock Value

The move will list its MiniMed business on the Nasdaq under the ticker 'MMED', creating a focused player in the competitive diabetes technology market.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Seek Nod for $85B Merger
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Seek Nod for $85B Merger

The deal to form the first U.S. transcontinental railroad now faces a contentious and lengthy regulatory review, with shippers and unions already voicing strong opposition.

Volaris, Viva Aerobus to Merge, Creating Mexico's Largest Airline
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Volaris, Viva Aerobus to Merge, Creating Mexico's Largest Airline

Deal would combine the nation's two biggest low-cost carriers, but faces significant regulatory hurdles from antitrust authorities.

KKR Emerges as Frontrunner to Acquire Japan's Taiyo Holdings
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

KKR Emerges as Frontrunner to Acquire Japan's Taiyo Holdings

The potential take-private deal, valued at over $3.6 billion, would significantly expand the private equity giant's industrial portfolio in Japan.

WildBrain Shares Jump on $457M Deal to Sell Peanuts Stake to Sony
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

WildBrain Shares Jump on $457M Deal to Sell Peanuts Stake to Sony

The cash transaction will eliminate all of the company's debt, save $50 million in annual interest costs, and fund a strategic pivot to its owned franchises like Teletubbies.

Trump Media to Merge With Fusion Firm TAE Technologies in $6B Deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Trump Media to Merge With Fusion Firm TAE Technologies in $6B Deal

In a dramatic strategic pivot, the parent company of Truth Social will enter the high-risk, capital-intensive world of nuclear fusion energy through an all-stock transaction.

Howard Hughes Pivots to Insurance with $2.1B Vantage Acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Howard Hughes Pivots to Insurance with $2.1B Vantage Acquisition

Real estate developer Howard Hughes Holdings, backed by a $1B investment from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square, is acquiring Vantage Group in a major strategic shift.