All articles tagged with #merger
Originally Published 2 days ago — by RealEstateNews.com
The quick clearance of Compass's $1.6 billion acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate was achieved by bypassing a deeper antitrust review, with Compass appealing directly to senior DOJ officials and avoiding a thorough investigation despite concerns and potential violations, leading to an expedited approval process.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The New York Times
Compass has acquired Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion, creating the world's largest real estate brokerage with a combined value of about $10 billion, expanding its global influence and consolidating numerous major brands under one network.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Financial Times
Rio Tinto is rekindling talks with Glencore for a potential $260 billion megamerger aimed at creating the world's largest mining group, focusing on copper assets amid sector consolidation and strategic growth in critical metals for the energy transition.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by BoiseDev
Fairly Reliable Bob’s, a Boise-based used car dealership with a 50-year history, is moving from its Main St. location to a new, larger facility near Eagle Rd. and Fairview Ave. in Meridian to expand its service department and showcase its Corvette collection, aiming for a mid-2023 move. The move is part of the company's growth strategy to better serve its customers and attract new ones, after years of searching for the right property.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto and Glencore are in preliminary discussions about a potential merger, possibly involving an all-share deal, but no firm offer has been made yet, and the outcome remains uncertain.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by PR Newswire
Compass and Anywhere Real Estate have received overwhelming approval from their stockholders to proceed with their merger, which is expected to close on January 9, 2026, subject to customary conditions, aiming to enhance their real estate services and support for agents.
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Financial Times
Short sellers are increasing their bets against Trump media group amid a nuclear fusion merger, reflecting investor skepticism or concern over the company's prospects in this sector.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Reuters
Short interest in Trump Media & Technology Group has increased by 31% following a recent $6 billion merger announcement, indicating some traders expect the stock to decline after a significant rally, with short bets totaling about $218 million.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNBC
Devyani International, the Indian franchisee for KFC and Pizza Hut, announced a merger with rival Sapphire Foods India, creating a larger entity to accelerate expansion and improve operations in India, with the deal valued at approximately $934 million and expected to complete within 12-15 months.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by CNBC
India's KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees, Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International, are merging in a $934 million deal to create a major fast-food franchisee in India, aiming to improve profitability and achieve significant synergies amid challenging market conditions.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Variety
The Warner Bros. Discovery board is expected to reject Paramount Skydance's latest takeover offer, which is part of a broader industry contest involving Netflix, with WBD already having a deal to merge with Netflix valued at over $80 billion. Paramount's amended bid, which includes increased financing guarantees and a higher breakup fee, is unlikely to succeed unless Paramount raises its offer further, as WBD remains committed to its current strategic direction.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Disney plans to fully integrate Hulu into Disney+ by 2026, creating a unified streaming platform that combines content from both services, with Hulu continuing as a global brand for general entertainment. The integration aims to enhance user experience and encourage subscriptions to Disney+ by offering a broader content library, including Hulu's popular shows and live TV service. Disney has been gradually updating its platform and content strategy following its acquisition of Hulu stakes from Fox and Comcast.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by CBS News
Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, supported by a $2.2 billion state grant, to enhance healthcare services in Brooklyn, with the transition pending final approval. The merger aims to improve reimbursement rates, patient record access, and maintain the unique identity of Maimonides' hospitals while strengthening Brooklyn's healthcare safety net.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
SoftBank is acquiring DigitalBridge for about $4 billion to expand its investments in digital infrastructure and AI-related data centers, aiming to capitalize on the booming demand for digital capacity driven by AI advancements.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Warner Bros. Discovery's shares dropped over 2% amid reports that Paramount Skydance may abandon its $30 per share takeover bid and consider legal action due to disputes over negotiation handling and potential conflicts of interest, adding uncertainty to the company's strategic review.