Industry

European Corporate Earnings Projected to Decline Amid Rising U.S.-EU Trade Tensions

Europe's Q2 2025 earnings forecast revised down as U.S.-EU trade tensions rise, impacting corporate strategies and economic outlooks.

#europe, #us, #trade, #earnings, #economy

Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone Acquire Assent Inc. for $400 Million

Vista Equity Partners and Blackstone acquire compliance software firm Assent Inc. for $400M, appointing Michael Southworth as CEO to drive growth.

#privateequity, #software, #supplychain, #sustainability

UBS Appoints Taylor Henricks as Head of M&A for the Americas

UBS hires Taylor Henricks, ex-Morgan Stanley, to lead M&A in the Americas, focusing on tech sector growth.

#ubs, #mergersandacquisitions, #investmentbanking, #technology, #americas

E.l.f. Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode in $1 Billion Deal

E.l.f. Beauty buys Hailey Bieber's skincare brand Rhode, marking a $1 billion expansion in prestige skincare market.

#beauty, #business, #celebrity, #acquisition

Octopus Energy Prepares to Demerage Technology Unit Kraken

Kraken Technologies to split from Octopus Energy, valued at $10B, enhancing tech's role in energy sector.

#octopusenergy, #krakentechnologies, #energysector, #demerger, #investment

FCA Warns on Rising Corporate Takeover Leaks in UK

FCA concerns over 38% of UK corporate takeovers leaked before announcements, suggests insider trading rise.

#uk, #fca, #corporatetakeovers, #marketabuse

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Finalizes $14 Billion Acquisition of Juniper Networks

HPE completes Juniper Networks acquisition, enhancing AI-driven networking, following DOJ settlement on antitrust concerns.

#hpe, #junipernetworks, #acquisition, #networking, #ai

KKR Acquires UK's Spectris in £4.7 Billion Takeover Deal

KKR wins bidding war against Advent to acquire UK's Spectris for £4.7B, marking a major UK takeover this year.

#kkr, #spectris, #privateequity, #acquisition

BYD Surpasses Tesla in Global Electric Vehicle Sales for Third Consecutive Quarter

BYD's continued triumph over Tesla in EV sales marks a significant industry shift, highlighting competitive pricing and overseas growth.

#ev, #byd, #tesla, #automotive, #sustainability

UBS Appoints Taylor Henricks as Head of M&A in the Americas

UBS names Taylor Henricks as new M&A head in Americas, boosting its US market presence post-Credit Suisse merger.

#ubs, #mergers, #acquisitions, #investmentbanking, #technology

AMETEK to Acquire FARO Technologies in $920 Million Deal

AMETEK plans to acquire FARO Technologies for $920M, boosting its 3D metrology division, amid regulatory and shareholder concerns.

#acquisition, #technology, #ametek, #farotechnologies

China's Drive to Overcome Industrial 'Choke Points'

China intensifies efforts to overcome industrial vulnerabilities under "Made in China 2025" for self-sufficiency.

#china, #industry, #technology, #economy, #manufacturing

Klarna's Strategic Shift: From BNPL Leader to Neobank and Mobile Service Provider

Klarna expands into banking and mobile services, delaying IPO amidst market instability.

#klarna, #fintech, #neobank, #BNPL, #IPO

Global M&A Activity Surges to $2.14 Trillion in First Half of 2025

Global M&A activity soars 26% in 2025's first half, led by Asia's growth. Investor confidence drives megadeals, hinting at robust future growth.

#mergers, #acquisitions, #globalmarkets, #investorconfidence

Citigroup Appoints Drago Rajkovic as Co-Head of M&A to Strengthen Investment Banking Leadership

Citigroup hires Drago Rajkovic as M&A co-head, boosting its investment banking with top industry experience.

#citigroup, #mergers, #investmentbanking, #leadership