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Autodesk to acquire MaintainX for $3.6B, expanding into operations software
Autodesk announced an all‑cash $3.6 billion purchase of MaintainX, a mobile‑first maintenance and operations platform. The transaction is funded with cash on hand, new debt and includes a $150 million restricted‑stock grant to retain staff. CEO Andrew Anagnost said the deal unlocks a $40 billion addressable market and extends Autodesk’s portfolio beyond design into building operations.
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By the numbers: Credit Agricole raises $670M via Samurai bond issuance
Integrum, Lightyear and Ontario Teachers’ to Invest in Wealth Management Advisor Allworth Financial
Integrum Capital, Lightyear Capital, and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan have announced a joint investment in Allworth Financial, a boutique wealth‑management advisory firm. The three investors, who have previously backed Allworth, are deepening their commitment to the firm’s growth strategy. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the partnership signals confidence in Allworth’s technology‑driven platform and its expanding client base. The infusion of capital is expected to accelerate product development and geographic expansion.
Biotech's Flexible Paths: From IPO Plans to Sale
Interesting things about this which show the plethora of options biotechs have: - assets originated out of China - management team that sold a prior company (RayzeBio) - Had geared up to go public via IPO - Pivoted to a Reverse merger with a...
Denso Drops Rohm Acquisition Plan, Keeps Focus on SiC Collaboration
Denso Corporation withdrew its $8.2 billion offer to acquire Rohm Semiconductor after the two sides could not agree on valuation and deal terms. The Japanese automotive supplier retains roughly a 5 % equity stake in Rohm and will continue a joint silicon‑carbide...
Ebusco Is in Talks with Strategic Investors over Potential Sale of Bus Division
Ebusco disclosed that it is in advanced talks with strategic investors about selling a controlling stake in its bus division. The company posted 2025 revenue of €76.6 million (about $84 million) but still recorded a net loss of €71 million (≈$78 million) after cutting...
Magna Mining Announces Conditional Approval to Graduate to the Toronto Stock Exchange
Magna Mining Inc. has secured conditional approval to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with final approval required by July 29, 2026. The move will see its shares delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange while retaining the...
The EBRD Is Investing USD 125 Million in Bonds Issued by KTZ
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will invest up to $125 million in a Eurobond issued by Kazakhstan’s national railway operator, KTZ. The bond, sized at $1 billion, is listed in London and Kazakhstan and will finance modernisation of passenger...
ARCHIMED to Acquire Esperion Therapeutics for ~$1.1B
Archimed announced a definitive agreement to acquire Esperion Therapeutics for up to $1.1 billion, taking the company private and delisting it from NASDAQ. Esperion shareholders will receive $3.16 in cash per share plus a contingent value rights (CVR) package worth roughly...
Citi Research Says AGR Relief Boosts Vodafone Idea’s Debt Funding Prospects
Citi Research reports that the Indian government’s 27% reduction of Vodafone Idea’s Adjusted Gross Revenue dues to Rs 64,046 crore (≈$7.7 bn) improves the carrier’s balance sheet and clears a path for a Rs 250 bn (≈$3 bn) bank debt raise. The relief eases financing for...
Nilörngruppen Board Recommends Accepting Trimco's $97M Cash Offer
Nilörngruppen AB's board has unanimously recommended that shareholders accept Trimco Group Ltd.'s public cash takeover offer of SEK 878 million ($97 million) at SEK 77 per share. The recommendation follows a fairness opinion from Stockholm Corporate Finance AB and an irrevocable commitment from major...
Cognizant to Acquire Astreya for $600M, Bolstering AI‑First Services
Cognizant announced a $600 million cash acquisition of San Jose‑based Astreya, a managed‑services firm with AI‑Ops capabilities and partnerships across six hyperscalers. The deal, slated to close in Q2 2026, positions Cognizant to capture a share of the projected $6.7 trillion AI data‑center...
OpenAI Misses 2025 Revenue and User Targets, Sparking CRO Concerns
OpenAI disclosed that it missed its internal 2025 revenue and user‑growth benchmarks, a setback that fuels skepticism among investors and CROs about the company’s go‑to‑market execution. The shortfall reverberates across its cloud partners, rivals and an upcoming IPO plan.
Foreign Investors Pull $7.4 Billion From Indian Equities in April, Favor AI Hubs
Foreign portfolio investors dumped Indian equities worth ₹60,847 crore ($7.4 bn) in April, marking a second straight month of heavy outflows. Analysts link the shift to soaring AI‑related investments in South Korea, Taiwan and Japan, a trend that could reshape underwriting and...
GameStop Bids $55.5 B for eBay in $125‑per‑share Cash‑stock Offer
GameStop Corp. has lodged a non‑binding proposal to buy eBay Inc. for an aggregate equity value of about $55.5 billion, offering $125 per share split evenly between cash and GameStop stock. The bid lifts eBay shares 12.3% and GameStop shares 8.2%...
Investors Scrutinize Treasury’s New Guidance on Note and Bond Issuance
U.S. Treasury officials released updated guidance that expects no increase in note and bond issuance for at least several quarters. Investors are questioning the plan, warning it could tighten primary‑market supply and raise pricing risk as the government funds a...
Factorial Energy's $1.1B SPAC Deal Targets Solid-State EV Batteries and Defense Drones
Factorial Energy has signed a definitive SPAC merger with Cartesian Growth Corp III, valuing the solid‑state battery startup at roughly $1.1 billion and securing $100 million of new capital. The deal, slated for a mid‑year Nasdaq debut under the ticker FAC, positions...
What Are IPOPs and Is This the New Crypto Casino?
On May 1, 2026 crypto perpetuals platform trade.xyz introduced Pre‑IPO Perpetuals (IPOPs), a cash‑settled futures product that lets anyone trade synthetic exposure to a company before it lists. The inaugural IPOP tracks Cerebras Systems, an AI‑chip maker slated for a mid‑May...
StepStone Alums Launch Advisory Shop to Build Customized Portfolios for Smaller LPs
Former StepStone executives Brey Jones and John McGuinness have launched Thirdpath, an advisory firm that builds customized private equity and private credit portfolios for institutional investors. The boutique targets smaller limited partners seeking tailored exposure rather than standard fund allocations....
Framework, Not Capital, Stops Most Roll‑Up Starts
the roll-up in 5 levels: level 1: buy 1 business level 2: buy 3 competitors level 3: regional dominance level 4: national holdco level 5: significant exit most never start level 1 not from lack of capital from lack of framework
Earnouts: Chancery Allows Narrow Fraud Claim to Continue; Dismisses Breach Claim
The Delaware Chancery Court in Meyers v. Zimmer Biomet Holdings dismissed breach of contract claims tied to an earnout’s commercially reasonable efforts clause and the implied covenant, but let a narrow fraud claim survive. Zimmer’s 2022 acquisition of Embody, Inc....
A Local Content Realization
Steve Allan argues that the bulk of "local" radio content is actually commercial advertising, outstripping locally produced talent by roughly four to one. He points out that many stations devote 12‑16 minutes per hour to ads, half of which are...
SCOR Returns with $75m Initial Target for Atlas Capital 2026-1 Multi-Peril Cat Bond
SCOR is re‑entering the catastrophe‑bond market with the Atlas Capital DAC Series 2026‑1, initially targeting $75 million of multi‑peril fully‑collateralized retrocession. The bond provides three‑year coverage for U.S., Caribbean, Canada and Europe storms, earthquakes and European windstorms, maturing in June 2029. Pricing guidance...
OPay Hires Citi, Deutsche, JPMorgan for $4 Billion US IPO
OPay has engaged Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase to lead a prospective US initial public offering, aiming for a $4 billion valuation. The fintech, valued at $2 billion in 2021 and projected above $3 billion by end‑2025, operates a network of over...
EBay Might Get Acquired By GameStop
GameStop has announced a $55.5 billion all‑cash‑and‑stock offer to acquire eBay at $125 per share, a $20 premium over the closing price. The proposal includes a $1.2 billion cost‑reduction plan targeting sales and marketing within the first year. If completed, the deal...
Swiss Lawmakers Gather to Discuss Law that Will Shape UBS Future
Swiss lawmakers convened on May 4 to launch a parliamentary review of a bill that could add roughly US$20 billion in capital requirements to UBS's Swiss unit. The Upper House Economic Affairs and Taxation Committee will issue an early recommendation, shaping...
PE Fuels $1.5B Anth
Macro: PE demand backs Anthropic $1.5B JV with Blackstone & Goldman. Key: $300M anchors, $150M GS; Risks: execution, valuation, regulation. Trade: buy select AI names. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Cohen Proposes GameStop Issuing Stock to Acquire eBay
Ryan Cohen tells CNBC GameStop could issue more stock to buy the much larger eBay: CNBC $GME $EBAY
Gibson Dunn Discusses Exemptive Relief Allowing 10-Business Day Equity Tender Offers
On April 16, 2026 the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued an exemptive order that shortens the mandatory minimum period for equity tender offers from 20 to 10 business days. The relief applies to friendly third‑party and issuer tender offers...
Fermat Backs ADB's Inaugural Catastrophe Bonds for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
Fermat Capital Management has invested in the Asian Development Bank’s first-ever catastrophe bonds, designed to shield Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan against specific types of natural disasters https://t.co/JQ1cwhqjzw
MAS Advances SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Framework to Support Cross-Border Capital Formation
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) announced amendments to the Securities and Futures Act that will simplify dual listings on SGX and overseas markets, beginning with a partnership with Nasdaq’s Global Listing Board. The new framework allows issuers to file a single...
Vodafone Idea Eyes ₹25,000 Crore SBI-Led Funding After AGR Relief
India’s third‑largest operator, Vodafone Idea, is in talks with a State Bank of India‑led consortium for a ₹25,000 crore ($3 bn) term loan and an additional ₹10,000 crore ($1.2 bn) working‑capital facility after the government cut its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liability by 27%...
Buffett's GS Preferred Deal Outshines AIG Collapse
The funnier thing about this is ~8 short years later $AIG would implode while Buffett would get a 10% preferred off of $GS with a 10% call premium and warrants that instantly went into the money the minute the deal...
Companies Give Bond Street a Pass, Take Bank Route for Funds
Corporate borrowers in India are increasingly turning to banks as rising capital‑market yields erode the cost advantage of issuing bonds. The spread between one‑year bank lending rates and bond yields for AAA‑rated NBFCs has collapsed from 473 basis points in...
Genius Sports Completes $1.5 Bn Acquisition of Legend, the Biggest Sports‑tech Deal This Year
Genius Sports has closed a £1.2 bn ($1.5 bn) acquisition of sports‑tech firm Legend, its largest transaction to date. The deal expands Genius Sports’ data, media and fan‑engagement platform, positioning it as a one‑stop shop for leagues, sportsbooks and broadcasters.
Nebius to Acquire Eigen AI, Bolstering Frontier Inference Platform
Nebius, the AI cloud provider, agreed to acquire Eigen AI, a leading inference and model‑optimization firm. The deal integrates Eigen’s optimization stack into Nebius’s Token Factory, enhancing autoscaling endpoints and positioning Nebius for the fast‑growing inference market.
OPay Taps Citi, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan for $4 Bn U.S. IPO
Nigeria’s fintech super‑app OPay has hired Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase to manage a U.S. initial public offering targeting a $4 bn valuation. Backed by SoftBank, the deal marks one of the largest African tech listings in recent memory and signals...
Apollo to Acquire Forvia Interiors for $2.2 Bn in All‑Cash Deal
Apollo Global Management agreed to buy Forvia Interiors, the interior‑systems arm of French supplier Forvia, for $2.2 bn in an all‑cash transaction. The deal, which includes roughly $1.96 bn of debt, highlights the surge in cross‑border private‑equity activity targeting Europe’s automotive sector.
Oracle's $300 B OpenAI Deal Stresses US Banks After Massive Layoffs
Oracle announced a $300 billion financing agreement with OpenAI, backed by CEO Safra Catz’s public pledge to support Sam Altman’s AI push. The deal, coupled with a planned $50 billion capital raise, is forcing major U.S. banks like JPMorgan to confront exposure...
Young Chinese VCs Cite AI Valuations and IPO Momentum as Deal‑Making Shifts
At the 20th China Investment Annual Conference on April 22, younger Chinese venture capitalists warned that soaring AI valuations and a rebound in IPO exits are forcing funds to pool capital and rethink deal tactics. The panel highlighted a market...
The IPO Buzz: HawkEye 360 (HAWK Proposed) Tops Short List in Early May
HawkEye 360, a U.S. Department of Defense contractor that operates a satellite signal‑processing platform, is slated to raise roughly $400 million by offering 16 million shares at $24‑$26 on the NYSE. The mid‑point pricing of $25 would make the offering the largest...
Kazakhstan’s AIFC Discussing Stock-Trading Links with Shanghai, Hong Kong
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is negotiating with Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges to launch cross‑border stock‑connection schemes, likely beginning with ETFs denominated in tenge and yuan. Kazakh investors are keen on Chinese tech giants like Tencent and carmaker BYD,...
Actively Secures $45M Series B to Build AI Sales Agents Aimed at Salesforce
Actively announced a $45 million Series B round, valuing the startup at $250 million. The funding will accelerate its AI‑driven sales‑assistant platform that creates a custom agent for each account, a move seen as a direct challenge to Salesforce’s legacy CRM model.
Nice Secures $2.5 B Non‑Binding Bids for Actimize as PE and Strategic Rivals Clash
Nice announced that five bidders have submitted non‑binding offers of roughly $2.5 billion for its Actimize division, the minimum price set by the company. The second‑round field includes three private‑equity firms—Advent International, Veritas Capital and New Mountain Capital—plus Stone Point Capital...
Curaleaf Completes Four 20 Pharma Acquisition, Bolstering European Cannabis Footprint
Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has completed the full acquisition of German medical‑cannabis producer Four 20 Pharma GmbH, cementing a vertically integrated, seed‑to‑patient operation in Europe. The deal, announced after a 2022 agreement, adds a licensed EU‑GMP and GDP facility to Curaleaf’s...
GameStop Poised to Bid for eBay in $46 B Deal, Targeting $100 B Valuation
GameStop Corp is preparing a $46 billion offer for eBay Inc, using a mix of cash, equity and a massive performance‑based stock award to chase a $100 billion market value. The proposal, reported by the Wall Street Journal, would pit a $12 billion...
AD Posts 28% Surge in Member Purchases and Adds 74 New Members in Q1 2026
AD announced a 28% increase in member purchases and a net gain of 74 members in the first quarter of 2026, driven by its recent merger with The Commonwealth Group and a wave of acquisitions. The growth underscores the power...
HP Seals $19 Billion Takeover of Compaq, Reshaping PC Industry
#ThisDayInTechHistory. May 3, 2002. @HP completes $19 Billion buyout of Compaq Computer. #Computer #History https://t.co/xZGkwYMZsw
Citi Appoints M&A India Head- #CapitalMarkets #Finance
Citi has appointed Raj Rathi as head of its merger and acquisition business in India, effective June, with responsibility for digital infrastructure, electronic manufacturing services and select B2B commerce firms. Rathi arrives from Dream Sports, where he led strategy and...
Verifone Owner in Talks to Buy Payments Firm Moneris
Canadian banks RBC and BMO are in advanced talks with private‑equity firm Francisco Partners to sell Moneris, Canada’s largest merchant payment processor, in a deal valued at more than $2 billion. Moneris handles over 5 billion transactions a year, making it a...
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Greenshoe Option: Definition and Use
A greenshoe option is an over‑allotment clause that permits underwriters to sell up to 15% more shares than originally offered in an IPO. The provision, first introduced by Green Shoe Manufacturing (now part of Wolverine World Wide), is the only...
Big Oil Begins Return to Canada Amid Energy Crunch
Big Oil is returning to Canada as energy security concerns rise. Shell announced a $16.4 billion purchase of ARC Resources, adding about 370,000 boe per day and 2 billion barrels of reserves that will feed its 40 % stake in LNG Canada. Asset...