With National Amusement abandoning the merger of Viacom with CBS, increased partnering between both seems to be the next logical step. Its $12 billion debt profile could discourage it to aggressively pursue companies. In an industry where scale matters, National… Read More ›
In an increasingly digital world, with the countries around the world opting for a cashless economy, these cyberattacks go to highlight the vulnerabilities of the global financial network and the urgent need to harden and strengthen them. While going cashless… Read More ›
If both companies were to merge, the number of boardrooms she is sitting on will also diminish. Shari Redstone, the daughter of media mogul, Sumner Redstone has withdrawn her support for the merger of Viacom and CBS Corp. She wants… Read More ›
Following Brexit and the devaluation of the British pound, British companies have become more interesting for companies looking to expand. U.S. based Twenty-First-Century Fox is in exploratory acquisition talks with British broadcaster Sky in could be a blockbuster deal. As… Read More ›
According to the Justice Department, the acquisition violates antitrust law since it adversely affects the insurance of individuals who are covered under Obamacare and the disabled who are on Medicare. However, changes to these laws are on the anvil with… Read More ›
At the same time, Ford Motor is also trying to catch up with General Motor by boosting the production and sale of its large SUVs. According to a filing with the U.S. SEC, Ford Motor Co is set to raise… Read More ›
Barclays exit isn’t surprising since many large investment banks have also minimized their profile in the energy trade following the 2008 financial crisis. While merchant traders have sought to fill its shoes, given their aversion to the futures market and… Read More ›
In an increasingly digital world, businesses will shift their advertising strategy from traditional sources to mobile electronic ones. The leading forecaster has stated that advertising revenues from electronic mediums are likely to exceed traditional sources by 2020. Zenith Optimedia, owned… Read More ›
Japan’s Nikkei has reported the deal citing an anonymous source. Although it’s too early to confirm the deal, if it goes through, which could be as early as the end of this month, it will further consolidate Panasonic’s involvement in… Read More ›
If the merger would have gone ahead, according to the Financial Times, the market capitalisation of the combined company would have been in excess of $20 billion. As per the Financial Times, Burberry, a British luxury fashion brand, has rejected… Read More ›
