The price cut comes midst political headwinds and issues stemming from new competition and corporate governance. With Berenberg cut its price target on Telecom Italia (TIM), citing headwinds stemming from governance issues and new competition, TIM’s share prices fell more… Read More ›
M&A
Xerox Corp appoints John Visentin as its CEO
Following the scrapping of the $6.1 billion deal with Fujifilm Holdings Corp, Xerox’s outgoing CEO along with 5 of its directors are being replaced with a new management team. Setting July 31 as the date for its annual shareholder’s meeting,… Read More ›
Acquisition central to Deutsche Boerse’s growth strategy: CEO Theodor Weimer
Theodor Weimer has however ruled out any mega deals. Deutsche Boerse’s new CEO, Theodor Weimer, who took office since the start of 2018, essentially told shareholders that he is on the lookout for future acquisitions and that it is one… Read More ›
Japanese HR services provider Recruit Holdings Co acquires Glassdoor Inc for $1.2 billion
The acquisition will enable Recruit to expand its reach in the U.S. job market. On Wednesday, Recruit Holdings Co, a Japanese HR services provider disclosed it will acquire Glassdoor Inc for $1.2 billion. The move will enable Recruit to tap… Read More ›
Japan’s Takeda Pharma set to acquire Shire for $61.5 billion
The deal, one of the largest in the pharma industry, will place Takeda Pharma into the top ranks of global drugmakers. On Tuesday, in a strategic move Japan’s Takeda Pharma stated it has agreed to acquire London-listed Shire for $61.50… Read More ›
Blackstone Group LP acquires Gramercy Property Trust for $7.6 billion
The deal sees Blackstone Group LP entering into a Definitive Agreement to buy Gramercy Property Trust for $7.6 billion in cash. On Monday, Blackstone Group LP stated it would purchase acquire Gramercy Property Trust for $7.6 billion in cash…. Read More ›
Nestle agrees to pay $7.15 billion in royalties to Starbucks to reinvigorate its coffee business
Nestle’s stratgic alliance with Starbucks underscores the fact that it is not shy to partner with its peers midst fast changing market conditions. On Monday, in a strategic move aimed at creating a global coffee alliance, Swiss food giant Nestle… Read More ›
Xerox Corp’s CEO steps down along with several board members
Xerox’s new board will evaluate strategic options, including restructuring or terminating its relationship with Fujifilm. In efforts aimed at settling a suit brought on by activist shareholders Carl Icahn and Darwin Deason, Xerox Corp stated its CEO and several members… Read More ›
Boeing acquires aerospace spare parts maker KLX Inc for $3.2 billion
The strategic acquisition, aimed at garnering more revenues from the higher-margined spares parts and airplane services industry, does not significantly impact its 2018 guidance or its capital deployment strategy. On Tuesday, in a move aimed at expanding its aircraft services… Read More ›
British supermarket store proposes to acquire Walmart’s Asda for $10 billion
The potential merger, a stock and cash deal, between Britain’s second and third biggest retail groups has cost synergies of at least 500 million. In a significant development, Britain’s Sainsbury has agreed to acquire Walmart’s Asda for around $10 billion… Read More ›