mergers-and-acquisitions News

Brookfield Business Partners Surges on $900M Fosber Acquisition
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Brookfield Business Partners Surges on $900M Fosber Acquisition

The deal for the high-tech packaging firm represents nearly 30% of BBU's market cap, signaling a major strategic push into advanced industrial machinery.

Leggett & Platt Surges on $1.39 Billion Unsolicited Bid from Somnigroup
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Leggett & Platt Surges on $1.39 Billion Unsolicited Bid from Somnigroup

The all-stock offer values the manufacturing giant at a 17% premium, testing the board of the recently struggling Dividend Aristocrat.

Alkermes Wins Avadel Takeover Battle as Lundbeck Withdraws
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Alkermes Wins Avadel Takeover Battle as Lundbeck Withdraws

Shares of the biopharmaceutical firm climb after it emerges as the sole suitor for Avadel, securing the narcolepsy drugmaker in a deal valued at up to $2.37 billion.

Avadel Shares Fall as Lundbeck Ends Bidding War
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Avadel Shares Fall as Lundbeck Ends Bidding War

Alkermes' $2.1 billion acquisition set to proceed after Danish drugmaker withdraws its competing offer, capping near-term upside for the narcolepsy drug maker.

Puma Shares Soar on Takeover Talk, Sparking Sector-Wide M&A Buzz
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Puma Shares Soar on Takeover Talk, Sparking Sector-Wide M&A Buzz

A report of interest from China's Anta Sports sent the German sportswear maker's stock up over 13%, highlighting consolidation pressures in a challenged apparel market.

Teck Surges as Key Proxy Firms Endorse Anglo American Merger
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Teck Surges as Key Proxy Firms Endorse Anglo American Merger

Influential advisors ISS and Glass Lewis recommend shareholders approve the deal, citing significant value creation and strategic benefits.

Patria Boosts Credit Arm with $3.5B Solis Investimentos Deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Patria Boosts Credit Arm with $3.5B Solis Investimentos Deal

The Latin American investment firm acquired a 51% stake in the Brazilian asset manager, significantly expanding its footprint in the region's structured credit market.

Scripps adopts 'poison pill' to fend off Sinclair's takeover bid
Mergers & Acquisitions
2mo ago

Scripps adopts 'poison pill' to fend off Sinclair's takeover bid

The defensive move follows an unsolicited $7-per-share offer from the rival broadcast group, which has built a nearly 10% stake in Scripps.