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Alkane Resources, fresh from its August merger with Mandalay Resources, now operates three mines – Tomingley in New South Wales, Costerfield in Victoria and Björkdal in Sweden – and plans to keep output steady while hunting another merger or acquisition within the next 12 months. The company projects 149,000‑161,000 ounces of gold and 750‑850 tonnes of antimony for the fiscal year ending June 30. It sits on A$246 million (US$173 million) in cash, bullion and liquid investments. CEO Nic Earner signalled a continued growth push at the PDAC convention.
VR Resources Limited obtained a Nevada BLM Notice of Intent drill permit for its New Boston porphyry project, authorizing eight drill sites and a 1,500‑metre program. The fast‑track approval underscores the project's scale and strategic infrastructure, positioning VR for a...
Tina Turner's music rights have switched hands for the second time in five years. 2021: Turner sold catalog + NIL rights to BMG for $50M 2026: Pophouse bought majority stake from BMG Pophouse launched the ABBA Voyage show in London. Let's see what...
Hollywood’s recent influx of Gulf sovereign wealth has underpinned mega‑deals such as Saudi‑backed EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Paramount‑Skydance’s $111 billion bid. The ongoing Israel‑Iran conflict has forced production shutdowns across the Gulf, prompting studios to relocate projects and reassess risk. With...
After my Supernatural report last month, I chatted with former FTC Chair Lina Khan to talk about why her agency’s failed attempt to block Meta’s acquisition mattered. Critics mocked the case at the time but hindsight is 20/20. https://tinyurl.com/5ae6xhjd
Sir James Dyson has purchased a 50 % stake in Bath Rugby, the reigning Premiership champions, and pledged multi‑million‑pound funding to clear debt and build a new stadium. The deal pairs Dyson with current owner Bruce Craig, who will remain chairman,...
env zero, a leading IaC governance platform, has merged with CloudQuery, a cloud asset management specialist, forming a unified cloud intelligence solution under the env zero brand. The combined offering merges continuous cloud asset discovery with automated infrastructure provisioning, promising end‑to‑end lifecycle...
NRG Media announced the sale of its Northern Wisconsin radio portfolio, including WOBT‑AM and eleven FM translators, to Midwest Communications’ WRIG, Inc. The transaction expands Midwest’s presence in the Wausau and Rhinelander markets and brings a suite of sports‑talk programming...
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially secured a 50% stake in Sinokor Maritime, confirming the speculation around Sinokor's aggressive VLCC acquisitions. The partnership, signed on February 2, 2026, is structured through MSC's Luxembourg entity SAS Shipping Agencies Services, with Sinokor...
A limited partner (LP) is encountering challenges as recent M&A activity consolidates the private‑equity market, complicating side‑letter negotiations. The article notes that defensive investment strategies are already delivering returns, offsetting some of the consolidation risk. It also highlights Partners Group’s...
Samsung Electronics announced a 110 trillion‑won ($73.3 bn) investment in AI‑chip research, development and new facilities for 2026, a 21.7% rise from the prior year. The plan also flags a renewed M&A drive in robotics, medical tech, automotive electronics and air‑conditioning solutions.
Just finished a conversation with a true operator. "Being boots on the ground. Getting punched in the face."- type of guy. (As he described himself...= He scaled his firm organically from zero to $20M in sales. Then sold it to a strategic,...
L'Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a controlling stake in Innovist, the parent company of D2C beauty brands Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play, Sunscoop and Vinci Botanicals. The transaction is expected to value Innovist between $350 million and $450...
The Delaware Supreme Court in Fortis Advisors v. Stillfront held that an ADR clause labeling an accounting firm as an "Arbitrator" grants it broad authority to resolve all earnout‑related disputes, including legal and bad‑faith claims, not just calculation issues. The...
Valeura Energy announced 2025 results featuring $594.4 million in revenue, a $306 million cash balance and no debt, while sealing a farm‑in with PTTEP and a joint venture with Transatlantic Petroleum. The cash cushion and strategic deals set the stage for larger...
The March 19 InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor highlighted several high‑profile merger‑arbitrage moves, including SunOpta’s April 16 shareholder meeting following an Ontario court order and Saltchuk’s cash tender offer for Great Lakes Dredge’s 5.25% senior notes due 2029. The Department of...
Accedo One and Magine Pro have launched Leyra, a joint‑venture SaaS platform that unifies their respective OTT technologies. The new offering blends Magine Pro’s subscriber‑lifecycle management with Accedo One’s streaming stack and Marketplace, delivering a single end‑to‑end solution. Leyra promises...
Ferrero announced the acquisition of Brazil’s protein‑snack brand Bold Snacks, marking its first entry into the better‑for‑you segment. The deal brings Bold’s Divinópolis factory and a workforce of roughly 300 employees under Ferrero’s umbrella. By adding a high‑protein, health‑focused line...
The Lead Left published SPP Capital Partners’ March 2026 Middle Market Deal Terms snapshot, comparing deal components, leverage and pricing for micro, small and mid‑cap companies against March 2025. The data show modest tightening of leverage ratios and a compression of EBITDA...
Spanish law firm Pérez‑Llorca announced a 28% rise in pro forma revenue, reaching €211.3 million. International operations—Portugal, Mexico and a newly merged Colombian practice—contributed €55.5 million, representing 26% of total earnings. Domestic revenue grew 17% to €155.8 million, continuing a five‑year streak of...
Vision+, Indonesia’s leading OTT service, announced a planned merger with free‑to‑air broadcaster RCTI, both owned by MNC, to create a single, integrated platform. COO Omar Giri Calliappan highlighted the current fragmentation where users must switch between separate apps for free...
John Jenkins highlights key considerations for sellers contemplating equity rollovers in M&A transactions. The blog stresses that call options embedded in buyer agreements can allow the acquirer to repurchase the seller’s rolled‑over stake, often at below‑market prices and over extended...
Worthington Steel to buy Kloeckner for $1.3bn, creating the No. 2 North American metal service center. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/worthington-steel-to-buy-kloeckner-for.html
The best news may be in the rearview... Bears encroach on bullish dealmaking market https://t.co/Gc2v7KSjbQ
Broadcast giants Nexstar and Tegna face a legal challenge over their proposed merger, which critics say would create the largest concentration of TV station ownership in U.S. history. Opponents, including Newsmax and ACA Connects, argue the deal would give Nexstar...
Crunchbase called it. Three months ago, we flagged @BVNKFinance as a likely acquisition target, & @Mastercard just announced plans to acquire it for up to $1.8B. That’s the power of predictions — you can spot opportunities early & move before competitors....
US regulators are seeking additional information about Union Pacific’s proposed takeover of Norfolk Southern, an unexpected hurdle for the rail industry’s biggest-ever deal https://t.co/YELIEDfiKf
The New York Public Utilities Commission approved the $34.5 billion Charter‑Cox merger, attaching conditions that require a $100 million investment to deliver symmetric gigabit service and replace 500 outdoor Wi‑Fi nodes. The FCC has already cleared the deal, but California regulators have...
DOJ Will ‘Absolutely Not’ Fast-Track Review of Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal for Political Reasons, Antitrust Chief Says https://t.co/sQogt9Eyeq via @variety
Nexstar has not offered to make any station divestures to try to appease states concerned about media consolidation resulting from its deal to merge with Tegna, says California AG Rob Bonta.
The February 2026 Tech M&A episode breaks down 394 tech transactions, highlighting five mega‑deals—including a $9.9 billion deal and a $9.2 billion acquisition of InPost by FedEx—while showing that startups still account for 45% of deals and cross‑border activity hits 35%. It...
#BA. selling final holding in Air Astana #AA80 for about $30m; good thing to be out of.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta Files Lawsuit Seeking to Block $6.2 Billion Nexstar/Tegna Broadcasting Merger. Other states part of suit include NY, VA, CO, IL, CT and OR. https://t.co/yZIDbjQZLK
Qualiphi, an Egypt‑based AI career services platform, completed a six‑figure acquisition of Career Club from iCareer in the second half of 2025. The deal expands Qualiphi’s AI‑powered ecosystem across Egypt and the GCC, adding virtual career centre tools and strengthening...
To be fair, this is still infinitely better ROI than Zuck has seen on his acquihire of half of Scale.
Mike De Luca & Pam Abdy had a great #Oscar night, but will their auteur-friendly approach survive WB's sale to Paramount? One insider says David Ellison wouldn't back anything that would 'lose $100 million out of the gate' (a reference...
Paris dealer Kamel Mennour has purchased the historic Galerie Malingue space at 26 Avenue Matignon. The 4,300‑square‑foot venue will showcase modern, post‑war and contemporary artworks drawn from private, museum‑quality collections. Mennour, who opened his own gallery in 1999 and runs...
The article ranks the 30 biggest publicly traded healthcare firms by employee headcount, highlighting UnitedHealth’s 400,000 staff and $447.6 billion revenue as the top entry. It notes a 56% jump in global healthcare deal volume to $403 billion in 2025, despite fewer...
MilliporeSigma, the life‑science arm of Merck KGaA, completed its €104 million acquisition of HUB Organoids and has since integrated the business into its Discovery Solutions unit. The company launched a partnership with Promega to develop real‑time reporter assays for organoids, while...
Franchise FastLane, a franchise development organization backed by private‑equity firm Southfield, announced the acquisition of consulting firm Franchise Creator. The deal adds brand‑strategy and operational consulting to FastLane’s existing franchise‑development services. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the move expands...
Vertical integration of fry sauce Unilever and Kraft Heinz held talks over food merger uniting ketchup and mayo - FT $KHC $UL
Unilever and Kraft Heinz are in advanced discussions about a potential merger that would bring together their ketchup and mayonnaise businesses. The talks signal a strategic move to combine two of the world’s most recognizable condiment brands under one corporate...
No drama here. @SilverVarden's merger with Contango just got the green light from shareholders. What changes now? JV breaks it down: https://t.co/Pn3csAb89P
Jana Partners is done waiting for $FUN turnaround. Activist is officially demanding a board overhaul and an immediate sale process. As a reminder, Jana was part of the group that pushed for a turnaround at the end of last year. This must...
The SPAC market is reviving as oil prices stay near $100 and geopolitical tensions keep supply tight, creating a sweet spot for alternative‑fuel producers. Renewable natural gas, ethanol and renewable diesel firms can charge commodity‑level prices while offering domestic, low‑carbon...
Interesting, Microsoft is essentially claiming it acquired OpenAI through an exclusive deal and therefore Amazon's investment in the company is illegal. https://t.co/lffdAbvWVN
The White House, Oracle and Silver Lake won't answer questions about a $10 billion payment that was apparently required to secure the TikTok sale. It's unprecedented. And officially undisclosed. U.S. investors and biz leaders should want answers. https://t.co/Y0n8MTHFKa
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is poised to approve the sale of mining firm Chemaf to U.S.-based Virtus Minerals. Under the deal, Virtus will pay $30 million for equity and commit roughly $750 million to revive the stalled Mutoshi copper‑cobalt project,...
RBC: Revolution, Xenon, Arrowhead among top #biotech takeover targets https://t.co/h1toH9szrU by @realJacobBell $ARWR $XENE $RVMD $DYNE
Beazley to acquire kWh Analytics to expand renewable underwriting #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/wCWG390fQB
