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The M&A Diet: Only the Billionaires Joined the Dealmaking Buffet
Looks like the dealmaking world hit a bit of a slow patch in Q2 this year - we're seeing the fewest deals in about 10 years (if we don't...

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Jul 24, 20251 min read


US Steel-Nippon Merger Rewards Unwavering Investors
The big investment funds, Third Point and Pentwater Capital , recently made a hefty profit from the sale of US Steel to the Japanese...

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Jun 24, 20251 min read


Chihuahuas in Charge: Wall Street's Tiniest Traders Bite Off Billion-Dollar Deals
There's a fascinating trend shaking up the corporate world and it's as surprising as seeing a Chihuahua lead a pack of Great Danes. We're...

Event-Driven.blog
Feb 6, 20252 min read


Former Amazon Exec Set to Add Economic Growth to UK Prime Minister’s Cart
So, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) - that's the UK's watchdog for fair business practices - just shook things up big time....

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Jan 26, 20253 min read


Make M&A Great Again: The Great Merger Bonanza
Let's chat about what's been going on in the M&A world, post 2024 election. The fun never ends. So, things have been kinda slow for a...

Event-Driven.blog
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Supermarket Sweep: The $20 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Spill in Aisle M&A
Less then a month since a judge blocked the tie-up between Albertsons and Kroeger, and the finger pointing has already begun. Albertson's...

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Dec 26, 20242 min read


Not So Happy and Healthy: Walgreens Seeks Private Equity Cure on Wall Street Corner
There's some major drama going down in the healthcare world and Walgreens is smack in the middle of it. You know Walgreens, right? That...

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Dec 17, 20242 min read


It’s Just Another Merger Monday: Trump’s Election Sparks Dealmakers Funday
Whoa, talk about a wild Monday in the business world! The deal-making machine just hit turbo mode. We're looking at a whopping $35...

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Dec 11, 20242 min read


Post-Brexit Brew: UK M&A Steeped in Action
The UK's deal scene is steaming right now! This week has seen some massive moves, with offers totaling £5.3 billion hitting the...

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Dec 5, 20241 min read


7-Eleven Showdown: Alimentation Couche-Tard Takes on Japan's Corporate Samurai
The recent move by Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) to snatch up 7&I Holdings, the company behind Japan's beloved 7-Eleven convenience...

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Sep 5, 20242 min read


Takeover Frenzy: Hedge Funds Sweat as Shorting UK Stocks Backfires
Hedge funds are starting to sweat profusely when it comes to shorting UK stocks. It seems they've been burned too many times by the fiery...

Event-Driven.blog
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Corporate Deals to Watch | May 2024
Event-Driven gurus, Paul Hoffmeister and Thomas Kirchner of CEDA, host a monthly call that we never miss. On a live webinar every month,...

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May 15, 20241 min read


Supermarket Merger Fails to Check Out with FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has halted the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons, which would have created one of the largest...

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Mar 5, 20242 min read


Better to Ask for Permission or Forgiveness?
According to Financial Times, US, New York-listed, biotech company, Illumina, is being ordered by EU regulators to sell cancer test...

Event-Driven.blog
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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