In a statement China’s Geely Holding said, Zeekr, its premium electric mobility brand, will collaborate with Alphabet Inc’s self-driving unit Waymo to make electric vehicles for the latter, which will be deployed as fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicles across the United States…. Read More ›
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Sydney Airport Holdings’s board rejects $16.81 buyout offer citing undervaluation, open to higher offer
On Monday, Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd said it has rejected an improved bid worth $16.81 billion (A$22.80 billion) from a group of infrastructure investors since it felt it was undervalued; it went on to add, it was open to… Read More ›
Philip Morris increases bid for British drugmaker Vectura to $1.41 billion
In a statement Philip Morris said, it has raised its bid for British drugmaker Vectura to $2.29 (165 pence) per share. “The PMI (Philip Morris International) increased offer values the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Vectura at… Read More ›
Chinese EV maker Nio Inc to have 4000 battery swapping stations globally by 2025
On Friday, Qin Lihong, the president of Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc said, it plans to have 4,000 battery swapping stations globally by 2025. Nio, which makes premium electric cars, aims to have 700 battery swapping stations by the… Read More ›
Nestle selling most of its North American water brands to Private equity firms Metropoulos & Co and One Rock Capital Partners for $4.3 billion
On Wednesday, Nestle SA said it will be selling its North American water brands including Poland Spring and Pure Life to private equity firms Metropoulos & Co and One Rock Capital Partners for $4.3 billion. The sale also includes brands… Read More ›
Casino operator MGM Resorts makes $11 billion takeover offer for Entain Plc
On Monday, in a statement Entain Plc said, it has received a $11 billion bid proposal from U.S. casino operator MGM Resorts which significantly undervalued its business. In this latest transatlantic move which sees consolidation in the sector MGM Resorts’… Read More ›
Pfizer Inc acquires 9.9% stake in Shanghai-based CStone Pharmaceuticals for $200 million, eyes collaboration
On Wednesday, in a statement, CStone Pharmaceuticals stated, a unit of Pfizer Inc has agreed to acquire a 9.9% stake in it for $200 million (HK$1.55 billion). With the news reaching the market the shares of the Hong Kong-listed biopharmaceutical… Read More ›
Risk premium on U.S. investment grade credit goes through roof on Wuhan coronavirus worries
The financial impact of the Wuhan coronavirus on corporate America’s balance sheets has tripled the premium investors are demanding to hold even the highest-rated corporate bonds. According to the ICE/BofA investment grade index, the difference between the average yield of… Read More ›
India exempts small startups from angel tax to promote growth and jobs
The government has raised the investment threshold to 250 million rupees, up from 100 million rupees, on which tax exemptions can be availed. In a strategic move, India eased tax pressures for a new genre of businesses and exempt them… Read More ›
Big banks looking to alter credit card rewards program
Big banks, including Citigroup Inc, JP Morgan Chase & Co, American Express Co, are looking for ways to boost credit card usage while cutting back on the rewards program. This is a must read if you were eyeing that free… Read More ›