Industry

Australia’s new merger regime takes effect, forcing big deals into ACCC approval process

New merger laws now require many acquisitions to be cleared by the ACCC before closing, with tougher rules for serial buyers and supermarkets.

#australia, #mergers, #accc, #competitionlaw, #supermarkets

KeyCorp Rejects M&A, Prioritizes Stock Buybacks in Strategic Shift

KeyCorp opts for stock buybacks over mergers, aligning with investor activism amid banking industry consolidation.

#keycorp, #sharebuybacks, #banking, #investoractivism

Nomura Holdings Expands in Private Debt: Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships

Nomura Holdings targets private debt acquisitions to bolster alternative assets, aiming for major growth amid rising interest rates.

#nomura, #privatedebt, #investment, #japan, #finance

Coalition Urges Congress to Halt New Data Center Approval Citing Environmental Impact

Over 230 environmental groups call for a U.S. moratorium on new data centers, citing risks to economy, environment, and water security.

#environment, #datacenters, #congress, #ai, #greenpeace

Unilever Allocates €1.5 Billion Annually for US-Focused M&A Strategy Post Ice-Cream Demerger

Unilever sets €1.5B yearly M&A target, emphasizing US growth post ice-cream division demerger.

#unilever, #mergers, #usmarket, #consumergoods

JPMorgan Chase Launches $1.5 Trillion Initiative to Boost U.S. Economic Security

JPMorgan announces a $1.5 trillion plan to invest in U.S. industries vital for national security and economic growth.

#jpmorgan, #investment, #us, #nationalsecurity, #economicgrowth

Unilever Spinoff of Magnum Ice Cream: A Strategic Shift

Unilever spins off Magnum, plans focus on core sectors. TMICC debuts below IPO expectations amid health trend concerns.

#unilever, #demerger, #magnum, #ipo

Goldman Sachs Predicts Continued M&A Boom into 2026

Goldman Sachs CFO forecasts 2026 as a historic year for M&A, citing a strong economy and corporate confidence driving deals.

#manda, #finance, #goldmansachs, #economy

Deutsche Börse AG Announces Strategic Share Buyback Plan

Deutsche Börse reveals new annual share buyback strategy to boost shareholder value and growth.

#deutscheboerse, #sharebuyback, #financialstrategy, #capitalmanagement

CVS Health Projects Strong 2026 Earnings Amid Strategic Restructuring

CVS Health forecasts higher EPS for 2026, surpassing Wall Street's estimates, amid cost-cutting and healthcare focus.

#cvshealth, #earnings, #healthcare, #finance

Goldman Sachs CFO Expresses Optimism for Continuing M&A Surge into 2026

Goldman Sachs CFO Denis Coleman foresees robust M&A activity continuing into 2026, driven by a strong economy and lower financing costs.

#goldmansachs, #mergersandacquisitions, #economy, #finance, #ipos

Eaton Corporation to Acquire Boyd Thermal for $9.5 Billion, Boosting Data Center Cooling Capabilities

Eaton Corporation plans to acquire Boyd Thermal for $9.5B, enhancing data center capabilities with advanced liquid cooling technologies.

#eaton, #boydthermal, #acquisition, #datacenters, #liquidcooling

Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue for $48.7 Billion in Major Consumer Health Merger

Kimberly-Clark acquires Kenvue for $48.7 billion, merging iconic brands like Huggies and Band-Aid into a global health leader.

#kimberlyclark, #kenvue, #merger, #acquisition, #consumerhealth

Netflix Acquires Warner Bros. Discovery in Historic $82.7 Billion Deal

Netflix's $82.7B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery reshapes the entertainment industry, sparking antitrust concerns.

#netflix, #warnerbrosdiscovery, #streaming, #mergers, #entertainment

Freeport-McMoRan Plans 50% Boost in U.S. Copper Production Through Organic Growth

Freeport-McMoRan aims to increase U.S. copper production by 50% using advanced tech, focusing on organic growth over acquisitions.

#freeportmcmoran, #copper, #organicgrowth, #technology, #us