In a joint statement, Pershing Square Tontine Holdings along with Universal Music Group (UMG) said, William Ackman’s company has signed a deal to purchase a 10% stake in UMG. “As announced, the transaction is based on an enterprise value of… Read More ›
On Frtiday, William Ackman’s blank-check firm Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (PSTH) confirmed that it was negotiating a purchase of a 10% stake in Universal Music Group, which is being spun-off by France’s Vivendi for around $4 billion. Vivendi is planning to cash… Read More ›
On Tuesday, a group of investors are set to ask a French court to back its $1.2 billion (1 billion euros) claim in damages from Vivendi, alleging that the media giant made false financial statements during a merger deal twenty… Read More ›
On Monday, the CEO of Italian broadcaster Mediaset stated, it plans on creating a pan-European TV champion regardless of whether it can strike a deal to settle a dispute with its second-largest shareholder Vivendi. “We want to go ahead with… Read More ›
On Tuesday, activist investor Amber Capital is set to face one of its biggest test in its high-stakes bid to shake up governance at media and publishing firm Lagardere. Shareholders are set to vote as they attempt to revamp the… Read More ›
Defending its management of Telecom Italia (TIM), Elliott stated TIM’s board has only partially adopted its recommendations. Vivendi, TIM’s top shareholder, and Elliott have fought to control Tim’s board. In the article below, Elliott defends its stands and points out… Read More ›
Having suspended the sentence, the Italian court has set July 24 as the next date of the hearing wherein it will pronounce the reasons for its judgment. In a significant development, an Italian court has suspended the $88 million (74.3… Read More ›
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 ›
So as to protect Telecom Italia, Italy’s state lender, CDP, is likely to purchase a stake in the firm to protect its strategic assets. On Thursday, as per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, CDP, Italy’s state… Read More ›
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