In a statement Visa Inc said, it had agreed to a $2.2 billion (1.8 billion euro) takeover of European open banking platform Tink. Founded in 2012, Sweden-based Tink is an open banking platform that enables banks and other financial institutions to… Read More ›
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Lufthansa in advanced talks for $9.9 billion rescue package with state government
On Thursday, German airline Lufthansa stated, it is in advanced talks with the German government’s economic stabilization fund over a rescue deal worth up to $9.9 billion (9 billion euros); the deal potentially includes the German state taking a 20%… Read More ›
IG Metall accepts Bain and Carlyle’s takeover of Osram
IG Metall’s acceptance is contingent to Osram’s management sticking to its agreements on protecting jobs. On Friday, in a development that will pave the way for private equity firms Bain and Carlyle’s takeover of German lighting group Osram, Germany’s largest… Read More ›
China’s Dajia Insurance Group to take over the assets of Anbang Insurance Group
Dajia Insurance Group has a registered capital of $2.97 billion. According to a Chinese government document, Beijing has formed a new company called Dajia Insurance Group in order to take over the assets of Anbang Insurance Group. According to a… Read More ›
Elliot Management supports SAP’s cost cutting program
In Wednesday’s annual general meeting, SAP is expected to focus on its restructuring program that will mold it into a digital platform business. On Wednesday, Bill McDermott, the CEO of German business software firm SAP told shareholders that it is… Read More ›
Norway allows Euronext to acquire majority stake in Oslo Bors VPS
The development essentially being closure to the five-month battle between Euronext and Nasdaq for ownership of the Norwegian stock market operator. In a development that essentially confirms a statement by Euronext, Norway’s finance ministry has stated it will allow Euronext’s… Read More ›
Britain’s CMA blocks Sainsbury’s $9.4 billion takeover with Walmart-owned Asda
Walmart’s strategy to exit Britain, one of its weakest performers in its global portfolio, has effectively been blocked. Facing limited options, here’s an examination of the issue, its implications for Walmart and a potential way around it. In a significant… Read More ›
China deepens grip on Sri Lankan economy with a loan of $300 million
Sri Lanka is struggling to repay its foreign debt which is at a record $5.9 billion. The current amount of $300 million can be expanded to $1 billion. On Tuesday, in a move that deepens China’s grip on the island… Read More ›
Comcast’s $40 billion acquisition of Sky sends Sky’s share shooting up
With Comcast’s bid winning the auction, a rare event, the U.S. Cable-TV giant now enjoys the spoils of owning Europe’s biggest pay-TV group. Early trade on Monday saw shares of Sky jump by 9% to 17.22, slightly below the 17.28… Read More ›
Oxford Properties Group offers $2.4 billion for Australian office landlord Investa Office Fund
By pitching its $2.4 billion offer for Australian office landlord Investa Office Fund, Oxford Properties Group has bested Blackstone’s A$90 million offer. On Wednesday, Investa Office Fund, an office landlord in Australia stated, it is adjourning a planned shareholder… Read More ›