Regional banking battle intensifies over Addiko
Austria’s Addiko Bank has become the center of one of the most closely watched banking takeover battles in Central and Southeastern Europe, with Raiffeisen Bank…
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Equinor and Aker BP Swap Stakes in Norwegian Oil and Gas Fields
Norwegian energy majors Equinor and Aker BP announced a strategic asset swap involving several offshore oil and gas fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).…
Kone’s €29.4bn Acquisition of TK Elevator
In April 2026, KONE Corporation announced an agreement to acquire TK Elevator (TKE) in a transaction valued at approximately €29.4 billion (~$34–35 billion including debt).…
Gilead Doubles Down on ADCs with $5B Bet on Tubulis
The 2026 acquisition of Gilead Sciences by Tubulis marks a decisive strategic move in the increasingly competitive oncology landscape, particularly in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Valued…
Meta-Manus: A Cross-Border AI Deal Blocked by China
In late 2025, Meta Platforms agreed to acquire Manus for approximately $2–2.5 billion, aiming to accelerate its push into autonomous AI agents, a key frontier…
ASUR’s bold entry into Brazil — what the Motiva deal means for Latin-American airports
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) signed an agreement to acquire Motiva Infraestrutura de Mobilidade’s airport portfolio for R$11.5 billion (≈ US$2.16 billion) including net debt;…
AkzoNobel–Axalta: A $25B Merger Reshaping Global Coatings
On 18 November 2025, AkzoNobel N.V. (“AkzoNobel”) and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (“Axalta”) announced they have executed a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock…
Waters to merge with BD Diagnostics Unit
Waters Corporation, a global leader in analytical instruments, software, and laboratory technologies, will combine with Becton Dickinson’s (BD) Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions division in a…