Industry

Merck Acquires Verona Pharma for $10 Billion to Expand Respiratory Treatments

Merck & Co. will acquire Verona Pharma for $10 billion to strengthen its respiratory treatment portfolio with innovative COPD therapy.

#merck, #veronapharma, #acquisition, #healthcare, #respiratorydisease

Shell Dismisses Rumors of BP Acquisition Amid Shareholder Speculation

Shell refutes reports of BP takeover talks, impacting share prices and highlighting industry merger complexities.

#shell, #bp, #oil, #gas, #merger

JPMorgan to Charge Fintech Firms for Access to Customer Data, Stirring Industry Debate

JPMorgan announces fees for fintechs accessing customer data, sparking industry concerns over costs and open banking initiatives.

#jpmorgan, #fintech, #banking, #dataaccess

Nippon Steel Finalizes $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel with "Golden Share" Provision

Nippon Steel completes $14.9B U.S. Steel acquisition, introducing U.S. government oversight via a "golden share."

#nipponsteel, #ussteel, #merger, #goldenshare

Nippon Steel's Landmark $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel Overcomes Political Hurdles

Nippon Steel acquires U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion, overcoming political and legal challenges and underscoring global commerce and national security tensions.

#acquisition, #ussteel, #nipponsteel, #nationalsecurity, #foreigninvestment

Goldman Sachs Names Ben Wallace as New Co-Head of Americas M&A Division

Goldman Sachs appoints Ben Wallace as co-head of Americas M&A, highlighting a strategic focus on healthcare sector leadership.

#goldmansachs, #healthcare, #manda, #benwallace, #leadership

Couche-Tard Withdraws $46 Billion Bid for Seven & i, Citing Lack of Engagement

Couche-Tard withdraws $46B acquisition proposal for 7-Eleven's owner, citing unproductive talks, highlighting challenges in Japan's corporate environment.

#business, #mergers, #japan, #conveniencestores