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Exxon eyes $42B Woodside deal to boost LNG portfolio
ExxonMobil is in early‑stage talks to acquire Australia’s Woodside Energy in a transaction valued at about $42 billion. The move would expand Exxon’s liquefied natural gas portfolio and strengthen its presence in Asian markets, following its recent $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources.
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By the numbers: Qualitas acquires European lender Starz
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Nordic Capital to Acquire Water Infrastructure Biz Flowa From Vestum
Flowa provides water and wastewater infrastructure services across the UK and the Nordics. The post Nordic Capital to acquire water infrastructure biz Flowa from Vestum appeared first on PE Hub.
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Private Equity: The Turnaround Has Been Deferred (Again)
There was a fair amount of optimism about the prospects for Private Equity dealmaking heading into 2026, but according to Bain & Company’s “Private Equity Midyear Report,” so far the year hasn’t lived up to expectations . Here are some of the highlights: – Coming into 2026, the buyout market had largely shaken off tariff […]
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Amwins, Dragoneer Make Bid $5.4B for Steadfast
U.S.-based firms Amwins Group Inc. and Dragoneer Investment Group LLC have offered to acquire Australia-headquartered Steadfast Group Ltd. for 7.7 billion Australian dollars ($5.4 billion), Insurance News reported. Dragoneer would acquire the retail brokerage business, while Amwins would take over Steadfast’s underwriting agencies. The Steadfast board intends to recommend that shareholders vote in favor of […]
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M&A Monday: Earnout Litigation
Earnouts are a litigator's best friend, prepare accordingly.
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European Film, TV Trade Groups Voice Concern Over Paramount/WBD Merger
A coalition of European film and television trade organizations are voicing concerns to the European Union regarding Paramount’s pending $110.9 billion equity acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The European Producers Club (EPC), the Federation of European Screen Directors (FERA), the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE), and the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) have combined … Continue reading "European Film, TV Trade Groups Voice Concern Over Paramount/WBD Merger" The post European Film, TV Trade Groups Voice Concern Over Paramount/WBD Merger appeared first on Media Play News.
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Adyen announced they are acquiring enterprise billing platform Orb for $335M in cash. Combined with the €750M Talon.One deal back in April, this pivot starts to feel weird. Adyen’s entire DNA and its historical premium valuation was based on a strict "build in-house, organic growth first" philosophy.
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$DCC.L is following the script almost perfectly. Offer bumped 15%. Mgmt now plans to recommend and allow confirmatory DD. Spread is still ~9%, mostly non-binding/DD risk. Downside looks limited, yet the market prices only ~60% odds. I think odds are higher. Full pitch below👇 https://t.co/9DRDr7PxBo