M&A strategy
Ares Management’s Next Conquest: Why the Credit Giant is Targeting Private Equity’s Throne
Ares Management, a private credit giant, signals a major move into private equity, seeking a “transformative” acquisition to capitalize on banking’s retreat.
The Ellison Playbook: Can a Brutal 20-Year-Old Software Takeover Strategy Conquer Hollywood?
Can a 20-year-old software takeover strategy conquer Hollywood? We dissect the brutal Oracle-PeopleSoft war and what it means for the future of media tech.
Hollywood’s High-Stakes Endgame: Deconstructing the Paramount Takeover Battle and What It Means for Your Investments
A new filing reveals the intense financial drama behind the Paramount takeover battle, detailing why a key offer was rejected and what it means for investors.
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.
Publicis’s Power Play: Why the Ad Giant Is Rejecting Mega-Mergers and Redefining Success
Publicis Groupe flexes its muscles, rejecting mega-mergers while posting stellar growth. Discover why their data-first strategy is winning the market.