Following the completion of the acquisition, FIS announced the issuance and settlement of an institutional private placement of €50 million of aggregate capital of sustainability-linked senior secured floating rate notes maturing August 2027
The Volta Institute is one of the main Italian groups in professional training, with a turnover of 15 million euros and an Ebitda margin of 17%. The objective is the creation of a reference player in the sector in Italy
The entire stake held through the D Club vehicle was sold to the Alto Capital V fund. Value of the transaction: 108 million. Nb Aurora has reinvested around 7,4 million and therefore remains a minority shareholder
The Anghileri family group has completed the acquisition of Profiltubi and its subsidiary OMV Ventura from the German fund Auctus Capital Partners, bringing an important player in the country's steel sector back under Italian ownership
The bank will acquire at least 80% of the share capital specialized in the provision of guaranteed financing. Initial payment of approximately 1,2 million euros
The stores are part of a network made up of three companies operating in four states. Vita, CEO Amplifon, "new important step in the growth path in the American market". The United States is the world's largest market in the…
The growth of the independent insurance brokerage group continues. Four companies acquired in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway. Casini, CEO Howden Italia: "the construction of the leading European broker for customers and talent continues"
The moves of the largest global investment company. Fink: “More attractive long-term investment opportunities.” The deal includes 3 billion in cash and 12 million ordinary shares of the asset manager
100% of the company based in Chiuduno (Bergamo) acquired. Fincantieri thus aims to accelerate the growth of its technological, engineering and operational skills in the offshore and subsea sectors. Cost of the operation is approximately 78 million euros
The French group breaks the deadlock and presents an offer to create a 50% Newco with Vodafone Italia. The new company begins the consolidation of the telecommunications market in Italy. And what will Swisscom do now? Vodafone takes note of the proposal…
The objective is to position Bracchi at the forefront of the sector in terms of green offerings, implementing a clear decarbonisation strategy. Argos Climate Action, a buyout fund focused on the decarbonisation of European SMEs, aims to reduce CO2 intensity…
Acquired the entire research and development portfolio of the US company. Carmot is working on innovative treatments for obesity
Changes in Tlc. After Tim, the time may have come for the sale of Vodafone Italia's assets. However, few candidates on the horizon with only Iliad and Swisscom (Fastweb's parent company) potentially interested in the acquisition. Meanwhile, Vodafone bids farewell to Spain by selling its assets…
The acquisition of competitor Pioneer Natural Resources for 59,5 billion dollars is official. The US giant will pay 253 dollars per share. It is the largest operation of 2023
The acquisition has been completed in partnership with the Uzzeni family. Expected growth plan for international expansion, new products and automation
The industrial group led by the Fanin family has announced the acquisition of the Padua-based company, active since 1925, specialized in special gluten-free flours and ingredients for the food sector and large-scale retail trade
Reached an agreement with the Canadian company Mattr for the acquisition of the entire stake in its subsidiary Bredero Shaw International. 166 million dollar operation
After months of negotiations, a binding agreement has been reached for the sale of Prelios (formerly Pirelli Real Estate) to X3 Group, a subsidiary of Ion di Andrea Pignataro
The purchase price will be $23 per share in cash. Operation considered strategic by Campbell (famous company famous for the works of Andy Warhol) which will bring several high-growth premium brands as a dowry
The two new acquisitions will further enrich the Omnia Technologies portfolio. Currently, the Group has a turnover of around 400 million Euros, 17 production sites and 1.400 employees
The goal is to acquire 100% of AlisCargo Airlines by the beginning of 2024. New step towards the development of MSC Air Cargo operations by creating a European gateway and a key hub for air cargo solutions
Manara Minerals, a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and the local Ma'adene mining company, has entered with $3,4 billion into Vale Base Metals, Vale's spin-off company entirely dedicated to strategic minerals. It's the most…
With the acquisition of Insera Spa, Verlingue becomes the majority shareholder guaranteeing a significant position on the Italian insurance brokerage market
There have been seven acquisitions by the Group since the beginning of 2023. The acquisitions concern one company in Germany and two in Switzerland. Howden has been present in Italy since 2021
Acquired 100% of the brand by funds controlled by BlackRock Long Term Private Capital Europe and by the current President Javier Ferrán. Creed, founded in 1760 is particularly appreciated for its Aventus perfume, one of the best-selling fragrances in the world
The consumer credit institution of the Mediobanca Group has acquired 100% of HeidiPay Switzerland AG, a fast-growing Swiss financial company specializing in Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL). With this operation, Compass enters the credit sector as a player…
The future of the Red Devils should be decided this week. The Glazers are dealing exclusively with Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, son of the Qatari royal family. Surpassed the offer of rival Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder of the petrochemical giant Ineos. Self…
Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical group, has reached an agreement to purchase the biopharmaceutical company Chinook Therapeutics, which specializes in drugs for kidney diseases
U-Power is first in terms of market share in the EU in the footwear and workwear sector. NB Renaissance will support the company in the next phase of growth
The company offers a wide range of teas, herbal teas and infusions. Everton achieved a turnover of around 40 million euros in the last year. Fourth operation of the Clessidra Capital Partners 4 fund
The transaction, subject to Antitrust approval, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023
Considering volumes, Goldman Sachs ranked first in the ranking of financial advisors for M&A, followed by Citi and Unicredit. As regards the number of deals, Mediobanca is in first place with 41 transactions in which…
The Emilia-based company took over 90% of the company specializing in mechanical-hydraulic technology compressors for biomethane and hydrogen - The remaining 10% will be transferred once the authorizations for the sale have been obtained from a shareholder
The Friulian company has entered the private equity fund Ardian - This is the second investment in the pharmaceutical sector for the French group - Maurizio Castorina will remain at the helm of the company
In Europe and the United States, the two international investment banks will operate under the Houlihan Lokey brand, while the transition in Asia is expected to take place in early 2022
Global M&A activity has never been so good - Drives pharmaceutical sector with Pfizer-Allergan merger.
If announcements continue at current pace through remainder of year, total value will be $4.580 trillion
The meeting on the approval of the 2014 accounts is underway (with a loss of 5,4 billion), the capital increase and the renewal of the corporate bodies - Viola underlines that now the bank can present itself "with the papers in order and the ironed suit".…
Oil and a new wave of mergers and acquisitions are back as major protagonists on the financial scene - The purchase of Bg by RoyalDutchShell opens a new season and now the eyes of the market are on Vivendi which aims at Sky -…
Greece is less scary and M&A fever is rising: Warren Buffett with the Brazilians aims for Kraft (+20% after the stock market), Hutchinson Whampoa (which controls "3" in Italy) buys O2 from Telefonica and Pirelli is always above the price …
No major acquisitions and mergers and no aid to MPS, but growth on a European scale in private banking, asset management and insurance: this is Intesa Sanpaolo's strategy according to what its CEO, Carlo Messina, anticipates in an interview with…
The German giant pays a 37% premium on July's prices, prior to the diffusion of the first rumors about the operation - Shopping driven by the need to take advantage of the development of fracking linked to the production of shale gas & oil in…
After the takeover bid launched on Club Med and after the purchase of Aston Martin, the private equity fund of Andrea Bonomi, Investindustrial, is negotiating the purchase of control of Flos, a leading family company in home design and lighting - The evaluation…
Do you want to buy a startup? You can only do this if its criteria match the toothbrush test. The strange and esoteric criterion was floated by Google's Larry Page: It's something you'll use once or twice a day…
Pietro Salini in an interview with the Financial Times: "We want to look for realities in other parts of the world that allow us to enter new markets" - The manager does not rule out following the Fiat example and transferring the headquarters abroad.
Despite a difficult semester due to the drop in prices and unfavorable winds, Falck Renewables confirms its targets and reduces debt - The group is evolving and the recent Spanish acquisition of Vector Quadro is the confirmation'
Mergers and acquisitions continue to speak predominantly American, but Europe and Asia are also showing a dynamic trend - Maxi-mergers in particular are increasing, with the first 18 in the standings which achieved a total value of 476 billion dollars.
The Spanish food group, which recently acquired 52% of Pasta Garofalo and 25% of Riso Scotti, wants to make other acquisitions in Italy and aims at the sauces and condiments sector - Ebro, which is a company…
LSE, with the acquisition of Lch Clearnet increases revenues and profits in 2013 - Appreciation on the activity of Montetitoli and on Italian IPOs.
ADVISE ONLY, PERSONAL FINANCE BLOG FOR INVESTORS AND SAVERS - Recently the financial newspapers have been dealing with important M&A operations between large industrial groups: but what are these operations? Is this good news for the financial markets?…
Despite the good financial results, in 2014 the three big European policies - Generali, Allianz and Axa - are in negative territory on the Stock Exchange: the fault of the crowding out caused by the banks and also the absence of speculative appeal linked to…
Pfizer returns to office for Astra Zeneca offering more than 100 billion dollars while in France Siemens launches an alternative offer to that of General Electric for Alstom - New issue for Apple - Bot auction today in…
Despite the tensions that Ukraine projects on the markets, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft continue to make fireworks in the accounts and on the stock exchange - But pharma is also holding the court: Zimmer offers 13,35 billion dollars for Biomet - M&A also…
The fever of big business stimulates pharma: the American Valeant launches the takeover bid on the Botox company and the great protagonist of sales, acquisitions and alliances is the Swiss Novartis - Tlc and luxury are also buzzing while Fiat celebrates…
In the 2014-2017 plan, Intesa says goodbye to the banking system project: all non-core equity investments will be sold - Messina CEO: "At the moment there are no acquisition dossiers on the table", and "in any case, growth will not be …
If the WSA has had to revise its forecasts on the global steel industry given the general collapse in demand, Atradius is taking the positive signals coming from Turkey and the capital strength of leaders such as Russia and the USA.
A research by Bocconi in collaboration with Goldman Sachs analyzed 12 years of M&A transactions in Europe arriving at the conclusion that the shares of acquiring companies beat the market by 5,34% in the most uncertain periods, against 2,62% in…
A study by CReSV Bocconi, in collaboration with Ernst&Young, on M&A operations concluded by Italian companies in Europe, demonstrates that growth is necessary for Italian companies and that synergies are generated by operational factors for 84% and…
After the three-way meeting between Siemens, Finmeccanica and First Reserve, the German multinational group would like to resolve any doubts thanks to the project it plans to present to the highest authorities of Genoa and Liguria: the mayor of Genoa…
Express Scripts announced that it has agreed to acquire Medco Health Solutions for a total of $29,1 billion. The merger represents the birth of the largest US pharmaceutical group.
The Italian pharmaceutical company continues its expansion in Turkey by winning the Turkish Dr.Frik. It is the second operation concluded by the group in the country of the crescent moon
The historic and prestigious Bolognese brand Alcisa is in the sights of large Italian salami factories: an agreement would have been signed between the parties to start the due diligence - Gsi, a group from Modena, is now a giant that in 2010…
