Category : Acquisitions


Coca-Cola in Talks to Sell Costa Coffee Chain

The Coca-Cola Company is reportedly in advanced discussions to divest its Costa Coffee chain, just six years after its landmark £3.9bn acquisition. The potential sale signals a significant strategic shift for the beverage giant.

Royal Mail Misses Targets as Kretinsky Takeover Nears

Royal Mail faces a delivery crisis, missing crucial performance targets for the second year. As Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group finalises its acquisition, concerns mount over the future of the UK's postal service and potential regulatory act

Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Steel Empire Collapses

The dramatic collapse of Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance, from its Yorkshire roots to its global ambitions, is a cautionary tale of debt, hubris, and the high-stakes world of industrial finance.

NY Firm Buys 28 Wyoming Newspapers, Sparks News Desert Fears

A New York-based media conglomerate, NMC, has acquired nearly all of Wyoming's local newspapers, raising profound concerns about the future of independent journalism, community voice, and the potential rise of 'news deserts' in the American West.

Musk Must Face $500m Twitter Severance Lawsuit, Judge Rules

A US federal judge rules that Elon Musk must confront a lawsuit alleging he refused to pay at least $500 million in severance to thousands of Twitter employees he dismissed after his $44 billion acquisition. The case advances as the court finds credible c

Nexstar's $7.6bn Tegna Takeover Collapses

The blockbuster $7.6 billion acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar Media Group has been abruptly terminated following intense scrutiny from US regulators and political figures, marking a major setback for media consolidation.

Tycoon Emil Barr to the rich: "Stop moaning about tax"

Multimillionaire Emil Barr launches a blistering attack on Britain's wealthy elite, urging them to stop complaining about taxes and instead focus on philanthropy and job creation. The outspoken entrepreneur defends his own success while calling for a new

IWG Boss Dismisses Share Price Fall as 'Machine Selling'

IWG CEO Mark Dixon remains defiant as the flexible office giant's shares hit a five-year low, dismissing the plunge as automated trading and reaffirming confidence in the company's long-term strategy and booming profits.

Kutcher joins Apollo in Soho House bid

Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher teams up with Apollo Global Management to acquire the luxury private members' club Soho House, expanding its global presence.

Billionaire accused of hiding millions in divorce battle

A Virginia billionaire is embroiled in a scandal after allegedly hiding assets from his ex-wife, including a secret $1.3 million payment to a nanny. The explosive court case reveals a web of deceit in a high-stakes divorce.

Tech CEO earns £94M - 1,300x worker pay

A little-known tech company has come under fire after appointing a new CEO with a staggering £94 million salary package, dwarfing the average employee wage by 1,300 times.

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