Mergers & Acquisitions
Gigaclear’s Billion-Pound Crossroads: Inside the High-Stakes Sale of a UK Fibre Giant
Broadband operator Gigaclear, burdened by over £1bn in debt, is up for sale, signaling a major consolidation wave in the UK’s fibre infrastructure market.
The Fault Line in Finance: Why a $7.9B Nuclear Deal Ignores Japan’s Seismic Warnings
A $7.9B nuclear deal in Japan is a case study in financial risk, forcing investors to ask if they are ignoring catastrophic seismic warnings from history.
The $4 Billion Insurance Shake-Up: Why Private Capital is Targeting Brighthouse Financial
Aquarian Holdings’ potential $4bn deal to take insurer Brighthouse private signals a major shift in finance, driven by private capital’s thirst for assets.
The $9.4 Billion Bet on Code: Why Thermo Fisher’s Mega-Deal for a Software Company Is Reshaping Medicine
Thermo Fisher’s $9.4B acquisition of Clario isn’t just a deal; it’s a bet on the future of medicine, powered by software, AI, and cloud technology.
Thermo Fisher’s $10 Billion Bet: Unpacking the Mega-Deal for Clario and the Future of Drug Development
Thermo Fisher’s potential $10B acquisition of Clario signals a major shift in the drug development landscape, blending healthcare, data, and finance.
The £20 Million Handshake: Inside Thames Water’s Payout for a Deal That Never Happened
Thames Water paid a staggering £20mn to cover KKR’s costs for an abortive takeover bid, a symptom of a deep crisis in corporate governance and finance.
The Great Accounting Shake-Up: Why RSM is Betting on Mergers Over Private Equity Billions
RSM is pioneering a merger-based alternative to private equity buyouts, aiming to scale its global accounting network while preserving its partnership ethos.
Sequoia’s Seismic Split: Decoding the Fractures in Global Finance
A VC giant splits, PE floods Japan, and a nuclear deal baffles. These events signal a new, fragmented era for global finance and investing.
Hollywood’s High-Stakes Gamble: Why a Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Could Reshape the Media Universe
Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a sale, setting the stage for a bidding war over the media giant that could reshape the entertainment industry.
Beyond the BBVA Blip: Why Europe’s Banking Merger Wave is Just Getting Started
Despite BBVA’s failed bid for Sabadell, a powerful wave of consolidation is sweeping European banking, driven by profits, regulation, and fintech.
The €4 Billion Beauty Gambit: Why L’Oréal’s Acquisition of Kering’s Luxury Brands is a Market-Defining Move
L’Oréal’s €4bn acquisition of Kering’s beauty division, including Gucci and Balenciaga, is a game-changing move reshaping the luxury market.
Blackstone’s Big Bet: Why the Titan of Finance is Eyeing the Humble Self-Storage Unit
Blackstone’s potential bid for Big Yellow Group reveals a strategic pivot towards defensive assets and highlights the surprising resilience of self-storage.