Industry

EA Set for Record $55 Billion Buyout by Saudi-Led Consortium

Electronic Arts is acquired in a historic $55 billion buyout by Saudi Arabia's PIF and partners, elevating interests in gaming and entertainment.

#ea, #acquisition, #saudiarabia, #gaming, #investment

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce $85 Billion Merger to Form First Coast-to-Coast Freight Railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merge to form nation's first coast-to-coast freight railroad, pending regulatory approval.

#unionpacific, #norfolksouthern, #mergers, #railroad, #freight

Citigroup Names Drago Rajkovic as Co-Head of M&A Division

Drago Rajkovic joins Citigroup as co-head of M&A to bolster its investment banking, highlighting a strategic leadership advancement.

#citigroup, #mergers, #acquisitions, #investmentbanking

Bank of America Appoints New Co-Heads for EMEA M&A Division Amid Resurgence in Activity

Bank of America enhances EMEA M&A leadership with Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen during a regional uptick in dealmaking.

#bankofamerica, #mergers, #emea, #leadership

Global Manufacturing Faces September Slump Amidst Trade Tensions

Manufacturing activity declines globally in September 2025 due to weak demand and U.S. tariffs, impacting global trade and economic relations.

#globalmanufacturing, #trade, #tariffs, #economy

Global Mergers & Acquisitions Surge in Value Despite Fewer Deals in Q3 2025

M&A deal value hits $1.26 trillion, driven by AI and crypto sectors, but deal numbers drop.

#mergers, #acquisitions, #technology, #cryptocurrency, #ai

Brown & Brown Completes $9.83 Billion Acquisition of RSC Topco

Brown & Brown acquires RSC Topco, enhancing global presence and market position in the insurance industry.

#insurance, #acquisition, #mergers, #business, #brownandbrown

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce Landmark Merger to Form Transcontinental Railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merge to form the first U.S. transcontinental freight railroad, impacting 43 states and 100 ports.

#unionpacific, #norfolksouthern, #railroad, #merger, #transportation

Goldman Sachs Foresees M&A Surge Amid Historic Rail Merger

Goldman Sachs sees rising M&A activity as Union Pacific's $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern marks transformative industry consolidation.

#goldmansachs, #mergers, #raileconomy, #unionpacific, #norfolksouthern

Visa Ends 30-Year NFL Sponsorship, Shifts Focus to Individual Teams and Global Events

Visa shifts NFL sponsorship strategy, ending league-wide deal for flexible partnerships with teams and global events.

#visa, #nfl, #sponsorship, #sportsmarketing, #amex

Largest Railroad Union Endorses Union Pacific's $85 Billion Acquisition of Norfolk Southern

SMART-TD endorses Union Pacific's $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, ensuring lifetime job security for members.

#railroad, #merger, #unionpacific, #norfolksouthern, #smarttd

Bank of America Appoints New Co-Heads of EMEA M&A Division

Bank of America names Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen as EMEA M&A division co-heads amid resurging dealmaking activities.

#bankofamerica, #mergers, #emea, #corporateleadership

Accenture Reports Strong Q4 Earnings and Announces $865 Million Restructuring Plan

Accenture's Q4 earnings surpass expectations as it unveils a major restructuring plan to boost AI capabilities.

#accenture, #earnings, #restructuring, #ai, #digital

Bank of America Names New Co-Heads for EMEA M&A Division amid Resurgence in Deal-Making

Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen appointed as co-heads of M&A for EMEA at Bank of America, strengthening regional leadership amid rising deal activity.

#bankofamerica, #mergersandacquisitions, #emea, #leadershipchange

Bank of America Appoints New Co-Heads for EMEA M&A Division

Geoff Iles and Lukas Poensgen named co-heads of EMEA M&A at Bank of America, aiming to boost market share.

#bankofamerica, #mergersandacquisitions, #emea, #leadership, #business