Mergers & Acquisitions
Digital Necromancy: How Bending Spoons Resurrects ‘Dead’ Apps for Billion-Dollar Profits
Bending Spoons revives ‘dead’ apps like Evernote using an AI-powered platform, turning digital ghosts into billion-dollar assets. Is this genius or ruthless?
Prada’s Power Play: Analyzing the Billion-Dollar Versace Acquisition and What It Signals for the Global Economy
Prada’s acquisition of Versace for $1.38bn, a discount from its 2018 sale, signals a major shift in luxury M&A, the economy, and investment strategy.
Sweet Ambition: Why Candy Kittens’ Acquisition of Graze Is a Masterclass in Modern M&A
Candy Kittens’ acquisition of Graze from Unilever signals a major shift in the CPG market, highlighting corporate divestment and the rise of challenger brands.
Japan’s Trillion-Dollar Unlocking: Why Private Equity is Pouring into the Land of the Rising Sun
A perfect storm of corporate reform and economic factors is turning Japan into a hotspot for private equity giants like KKR and Bain. Discover why.
Anatomy of a Collapse: What BHP’s Failed Mega-Deal, Ackman’s IPO, and a Media Showdown Reveal About Modern Finance
BHP’s failed deal, Ackman’s IPO, and The Telegraph’s sale reveal crucial lessons on hubris and hurdles in modern high-stakes finance and investing.
The $24 Billion Gambit: Are GoTo and Grab Forging Southeast Asia’s Ultimate Super App?
A leadership shake-up at Indonesia’s GoTo fuels speculation of a $24bn mega-merger with rival Grab, a deal that could reshape Southeast Asian tech.
The $50 Billion Deal That Vanished: Inside BHP’s Failed Bid for Anglo American and the New Battle for Earth’s Resources
BHP’s failed bid for Anglo American signals a new era in mining M&A. Discover the deep strategic implications for investors and the global economy.
Media Megadeal: Why the Daily Mail’s £500M Bid for the Telegraph Could Reshape the UK’s Financial and Political Landscape
A deep dive into the Daily Mail’s £500M bid for the Telegraph, analyzing the financial, political, and economic implications of this media megadeal.
From Aberdeen to Dubai: Analyzing Wood Plc’s £1.4 Billion Takeover by Sidara
A deep dive into the £1.4bn takeover of Scottish engineering giant Wood plc by Dubai’s Sidara, analyzing the financial, economic, and strategic implications.
Deal Collapse: Why RedBird’s Exit from the Telegraph Takeover Sends Shockwaves Through Global Finance and Media
RedBird Capital’s exit from the Daily Telegraph deal signals a major clash between global finance, media ownership, and UK national interest.
The $110 Million Handshake: Decoding Goldman Sachs’ Record-Breaking EA Deal
Goldman Sachs’s record $110M fee from the EA deal reveals deep shifts in investment banking, private equity, and the booming video game industry.
The $110 Million Handshake: Inside Goldman Sachs’ Record-Breaking EA Deal
Goldman Sachs’ record $110M fee for advising EA’s take-private deal signals a major shift in corporate finance, private equity, and the M&A market.