Mergers & Acquisitions
The Great Unbundling: Why Private Equity is Carving Up Europe’s Industrial Empires
Private equity firms are reshaping Europe’s economy by acquiring non-core divisions from industrial conglomerates, aiming to unlock value and create leaders.
Pfizer’s $10 Billion Gambit: Winning the War for Metsera and the Future of Weight Loss
Pfizer outmaneuvered rival Novo Nordisk in a $10bn bidding war for weight-loss startup Metsera, a strategic move to combat its looming patent cliff.
A British Broadcasting Behemoth? Unpacking the Landmark Sky-ITV Takeover Talks
A deep dive into the landmark talks for Sky to acquire ITV’s television business, analyzing the financial, strategic, and market implications.
Pharma’s High-Stakes Gamble: Inside the Pfizer vs. Novo Bidding War for a Weight-Loss Unicorn
A fierce bidding war erupts between Pfizer and Novo Nordisk for biotech firm Metsera, signaling a high-stakes battle for the future of the obesity drug market.
The Accidental Genius: How UniCredit’s Failed Deals Forged a New M&A Playbook
UniCredit’s failed M&A deals have forged a new, influential playbook: using strategic minority stakes to gain influence without the risk of full takeovers.
The Washington Gauntlet: Why Every Megadeal Now Runs Through the White House
The world of M&A has been upended. Discover why Washington D.C. is the new gatekeeper for every megadeal and what it means for finance and investing.
The Great China Cash-Out: Deconstructing Starbucks’ $4 Billion Strategic Pivot
Starbucks’ $4bn sale of its China stake marks a major pivot. This analysis explores the competition, economic shifts, and financial strategy behind the deal.
Kleenex Meets Tylenol: Unpacking the Potential $40 Billion Mega-Merger Shaping Your Home
A potential $40bn+ merger between Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue could unite brands like Kleenex and Tylenol, reshaping the entire consumer health industry.
The Billion-Euro Bitter: Unpacking the Campari Group’s Tax Evasion Allegations
Italian authorities seized €1.3bn from Campari’s parent firm in a tax probe, highlighting major risks in M&A and a global crackdown on corporate tax.
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.