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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
EG Group Sells French Forecourts to Zuber Issa's EG On The Move
EG Group announced the sale of roughly 260 French petrol stations to EG On The Move, a venture founded by co‑founder Zuber Issa. The undisclosed‑value transaction is part of EG Group's preparation for a US IPO.
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Stripe Raises Funds in Latest Share Sale, Valuation Hits $159bn
Payments company Stripe completed a private share sale that lifted its valuation to $159bn, allowing it to stay private longer. The transaction was announced on Feb 24, 2026, reflecting strong investor confidence. The amount raised was not disclosed.
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Scarcity Value Puts a Rocket Under China’s AI Challengers
Chinese AI challengers are experiencing a valuation boom as investors chase scarce, high‑impact technologies. The market’s appetite for breakthrough AI models outweighs concerns about near‑term profitability, driving capital into firms with limited track records. Government incentives and a tightening talent...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
US Probably Shed Jobs Last Year, Top Federal Reserve Official Says
Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller indicated that the United States probably shed jobs in 2023, marking the first annual decline in employment in years. He said the Fed would be willing to consider a March 2024 interest‑rate cut if subsequent...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Johnson Matthey Sells Catalyst Technologies Unit to Honeywell for £1.3bn
FTSE 250 chemicals group Johnson Matthey announced it will sell its catalyst technologies business to US conglomerate Honeywell for £1.3bn, down from an earlier £1.8bn valuation. The price reduction reflects the parties' agreement to finalize the transaction.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
F&G Sells Its Life Reinsurer to New Firm Led by Blackstone Veteran
F&G announced the sale of its life reinsurance business, creating a new company headed by a Blackstone veteran. The transaction marks F&G's exit from the life reinsurance market.
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Schroders to Acquire Cazenove in £9.9bn Takeover
Schroders has agreed to acquire wealth manager Cazenove for £9.9bn, creating one of the largest UK wealth management deals. The acquisition aims to combine Schroders' asset management capabilities with Cazenove's advisory business, and Schroders' chief has pledged to retain the...
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Deals•Feb 21, 2026
Stonepeak to Acquire Marina Operator in $700mn-Plus Deal
Stonepeak, a private equity firm, is set to acquire a leading marina operator in a deal valued at over $700 million, driven by a surge in yacht demand.
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Blackstone, EQT, and CVC Submit Acquisition Offers for Volkswagen Unit
Private equity firms Blackstone, EQT and CVC have each submitted acquisition offers for a Volkswagen unit, intensifying competition for the German automaker's subsidiary. The bids come as Volkswagen evaluates strategic options for the unit, with the firms aiming to expand...
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Universal Music Group to Acquire Downtown Music's Royalty Services Business
Universal Music Group announced its plan to acquire Downtown Music's royalty services business, aiming to address competition concerns and secure EU approval. The deal will see the biggest label offload the royalty services unit, with the transaction value undisclosed.
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