Category : Acquisitions


Kingfisher CEO Quits for Ahold Delhaize Role

Thierry Garnier, CEO of Kingfisher (owner of B&Q and Screwfix), is stepping down to become president and CEO of Ahold Delhaize, a Dutch supermarket group, starting around April 2027.

EQT Raises Intertek Bid to £8.9 Billion

Swedish private equity firm EQT has increased its takeover offer for Intertek to £8.9 billion, proposing 5,800p per share. The FTSE 100 lab testing company has rejected two previous bids.

GameStop Makes $55.5bn Bid for eBay

GameStop offers $55.5bn for eBay in an unsolicited bid. CEO Ryan Cohen warns of hostile takeover if rebuffed, plans cost cuts and integration.

Slash's Guitar Sells for £233,100 at Auction

A guitar used by Slash during Guns N' Roses' reunion tour fetched £233,100 at Propstore auction, becoming the most expensive Slash guitar ever sold. Other items included Freddie Mercury's gold microphone and George Michael's jacket.

Zuckerberg and Cook Eye Seahawks Purchase

Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook are reportedly interested in buying the Seattle Seahawks from Paul Allen's estate, according to Front Office Sports.

Prada Launches £650 Indian Sandals After Row

Prada launches limited-edition Kolhapuri-inspired sandals for £650 after facing backlash for cultural appropriation. The luxury brand partners with Indian artisans and institutes.

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