Martha Stewart invests in Swansea City FC
US TV host and author Martha Stewart has become a minority owner of Swansea City FC, joining Snoop Dogg and Luka Modric. Read the full story on this surprising investment.
Category : Acquisitions
Pakistani consortium buys 75% stake in PIA
A Pakistani consortium has acquired a 75% stake in the national carrier PIA for 135bn rupees, marking a key privatisation demanded by the IMF. Read the full details.
Netflix Warner Bros Deal Threatens UK Cinemas
The proposed $82.7bn Netflix-Warner Bros acquisition could shorten theatrical windows, dealing another blow to UK cinemas still recovering from the pandemic. Read the full analysis.
Ellison's $40bn personal guarantee boosts Paramount's Warner bid
Billionaire Larry Ellison provides a $40bn personal guarantee for his son's Paramount bid for Warner Bros Discovery, directly addressing board concerns. The improved $108bn offer now faces a Netflix rival bid.
Ellison's $40.4bn Guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bid
Larry Ellison personally backs Paramount's $77.9bn hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery with a $40.4bn guarantee. Discover how this intensifies the battle with Netflix.
Ellison's $40bn Guarantee in Paramount's WBD Takeover Bid
Oracle's Larry Ellison provides a massive personal guarantee to back Paramount's hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging a rival Netflix deal. Read the latest on the media mega-battle.
Brosnan: Netflix-Warner deal 'doesn't feel culturally right'
James Bond star Pierce Brosnan warns Netflix's proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery creates a 'dominant force' in entertainment, threatening cinemas. Read his full critique.
Brosnan: Netflix-Warner deal 'doesn't feel culturally right'
James Bond star Pierce Brosnan voices concern over Netflix's proposed $82.7bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, warning of a 'dominant force' in entertainment. Read his full critique.
CNN's fate highlights US media's corporate dysfunction
The fight for CNN's parent company reveals a media system prioritising profit over public interest. Experts warn consolidation harms democracy. Read the analysis.
Dollar General Faces Congress Over Family Dollar Deal
US lawmakers demand answers from Dollar General on its $8.5bn Family Dollar takeover, citing job losses and store closures. Read the full investigation.
Trump Media Merger with TAe Energy Gets Green Light
Shareholders approve the $1.5bn merger of Trump Media & Technology Group with TAe Technologies, creating a new entity focused on energy and media. Discover the details and market reaction.
Judge: Ex-Yodel owner forged mother's signature
A High Court judge ruled former Yodel owner Jacob Corlett probably forged his mother's signature in a bid to regain control of the parcel firm. Read the full story.
CMA investigates ABF's Hovis acquisition
The Competition and Markets Authority has begun a formal investigation into Associated British Foods' purchase of Hovis. Discover the potential impact on the UK bakery sector.
Apprentice Winner Buys Out Lord Sugar's Stylpro Stake
Former Apprentice champion Tom Pellereau takes full control of Stylpro, ending a 14-year partnership with Lord Alan Sugar. Discover the details of the buyout deal.
Apprentice winner buys out Lord Sugar's business stake
Tom Pellereau, the first winner of The Apprentice to secure an investment, has bought Lord Sugar's 50% share in beauty tech firm Stylpro, 14 years after their £250,000 deal. Read the full story.
TikTok signs deal to sell US entity to American investors
TikTok has signed a binding agreement to sell its US operations to a consortium including Oracle, ensuring the app continues. Read the full details of the long-awaited deal.
TikTok Sells US Business to Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX
TikTok signs binding agreement to sell its US operations to a consortium including Oracle, ensuring its future in America. Deal set to close on 22 January.
Trump Media in $6bn Merger with Fusion Power Company
Trump Media & Technology Group plans a $6bn merger with TAE Technologies, aiming to create a publicly traded fusion energy giant. Shares surged 35% on the news. Read the full story.
Trump Media in $6bn fusion power merger
Donald Trump's media company announces a $6 billion merger with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies, aiming to create a publicly traded clean energy leader. Read the full details.
Mike Ashley in two-horse race for Sheffield Wednesday
Mike Ashley is a frontrunner to buy crisis club Sheffield Wednesday, with a preferred bidder potentially named this Friday. Get the latest on the Championship takeover battle.
Sheffield Wednesday takeover nears decision
The battle to buy Sheffield Wednesday is down to two main contenders, with a preferred bidder set to be chosen imminently. Discover the latest on Mike Ashley's bid and the American consortium.
Carlson rejects CNN CEO role amid Warner-Paramount deal collapse
Tucker Carlson declares he would 'shut down' CNN, calling it 'irrelevant', as Warner Bros Discovery rejects a seismic $108bn takeover bid from Paramount. Discover the inside story.
WBD rejects Paramount takeover, favours Netflix
Warner Bros Discovery has spurned a $108.4bn hostile bid from Paramount, calling it a 'significant risk' and backing a Netflix deal instead. Discover the seismic shift in the entertainment landscape.
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Slams Magnum's 'Orwellian' Takeover
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen accuses new parent company Magnum of destroying the brand's social mission. Read the full story on the corporate clash shaking the iconic ice cream maker.
Warner Bros. rejects Paramount's $108bn takeover offer
Warner Bros. Discovery's board has unanimously rejected a $108bn all-cash offer from Paramount, labelling it 'illusory'. The board reaffirmed its commitment to an $82.7bn deal with Netflix. Full details on the high-stakes media battle.
Warner Bros urges shareholders to reject Paramount bid
Warner Bros Discovery has told shareholders to reject a hostile $108.4bn takeover bid from Paramount, backing its agreed deal with Netflix instead. Read the latest on the media mega-merger battle.
Warner Bros to Reject Paramount's $108bn Hostile Bid
Warner Bros Discovery's board is poised to reject a $108bn hostile takeover by Paramount, paving the way for Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of key film and TV assets. Read the full analysis.
Macpherson's Sons at Groundbreaking of Major NJ Film Studio
Flynn and Cy Busson joined financier father Arki to launch 1888 Studios, a 58-acre film hub. The project, with a 10-year Paramount lease, aims to become a national entertainment powerhouse. Read more.
Kushner's Affinity Partners exits Warner Bros takeover bid
Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, withdraws from backing a hostile $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery amid political scrutiny. Discover the details behind the collapsed deal.
Nandy to Consider Probe into Telegraph's £500m Mail Takeover
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy must decide on an investigation into the Daily Mail owner's £500m Telegraph takeover, following a formal request from Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI. Read the latest on the media deal.
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