After just a month, the consortium reportedly abandoned its plan to acquire the digital payments giant. The offer of $60,50 per share was deemed insufficient by PayPal's board of directors. The stock plunged in the after-hours trading.
The US giant acquires the fintech platform specializing in services for independent advisors. Altruist will retain its brand, management, and operational autonomy.
The Italian technology group strengthens its portfolio with the platform used by over 500 organizations. The all-cash transaction is expected to close by the end of 2026 after receiving regulatory approval.
Siav completes the closing for the acquisition of 100% of IT Consult, strengthening its growth in Document Management, digital processes and cloud services.
The €2,3 billion acquisition of the Danish manufacturer transforms the Italian group from a leader in services and distribution into a player across the entire value chain. The Danish company brings with it production, research, patents, and artificial intelligence. The new…
Design, production, and certification of integrated UAV engines and systems on a single industrial platform. Closing date: November 15, 2026, for €9,0 million.
The German group accepts the offer of €41,50 per share. The combined platform will be present in 99 countries, while part of the operations will be divested to reduce overlap and facilitate antitrust approval.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to create an eight-company underwater hub. 2026 pro forma revenues exceed €1,1 billion. The stock soars on the Milan Stock Exchange.
Czech tycoons Strnad and Tykac are eyeing China's Sinochem stake in Pirelli, considering its price and its Golden Power. Meanwhile, the group is buying 24,99% of Ridesense for Cyber Tire.
Icop is targeting Trevi with a full-share takeover bid at a 20,1% premium: the goal is to achieve delisting and create a new Italian hub for underground engineering.
GMSPAZIO in 2025: EBITDA: €1,0 million (EBITDA margin 32,5%), NFP at December 31, essentially zero. Purchase of 51% for €1,275 million, of which €1,05 million in cash and €0,225 million in Mare Group shares.
Volkswagen sells 51% of Everllence, formerly Man Energy Solutions, to Bain Capital for $7,4 billion, strengthening its balance sheet and retaining a 49% stake. Guarantees for German plants through 2030.
SpaceX acquires Anysphere, the company behind Cursor, for $60 billion. After the record-breaking IPO, Musk is focusing on AI, aiming to overtake Amazon, and cashing in on Gina Rinehart's billion-dollar bet.
De Nora acquires 100% of BW Water for an enterprise value of up to $66,5 million. Closing is expected on July 1, 2026, with pro forma revenues approaching $1 billion.
Angelini Pharma acquires Catalyst Pharmaceuticals for $4,1 billion and enters the US market, strengthening its position in brain health and rare diseases.
Vodafone acquires 49% of VodafoneThree from CK Hutchison for €4,9 billion: full control of the UK's leading mobile operator and focus on 5G and synergies
Franchetti completes acquisition of 55% of ECR in Brazil, doubles operating scale, and approves 2026-2028 plan with strong growth in Production Value and EBITDA.
The agreement with the coding startup opens the way to a $10 billion partnership or a $60 billion acquisition by the end of 2026. For Elon Musk's group, it's not just an industrial agreement, but a message to…
Amplifon acquires GN Hearing for $2,3 billion and aims to create a global audiology leader with $3,3 billion in revenue. However, the stock price plunges 7,7% on the stock market.
The transaction, expected in the second half of 2026, will strengthen Santander's position in the United States, placing it among the top 10 banks by assets and among the top 5 by deposits in the Northeast. The group confirms its solid 2025 financial statements and a buyback program...
Beazley rejected Zurich's €7,7 billion offer, deeming it insufficient by the board. The Swiss group is now weighing whether to relaunch or withdraw, while the market is scrutinizing the deal's price, strategy, and timing.
Leonardo signs an agreement to acquire U.S.-based EEC and strengthen its weather radar business. Closing is expected in 2026, with shares rising on the Milan Stock Exchange.
The software platform manages over 434 charging points and will enable Fortech to develop integrated solutions for operators and charging service providers.
NewPrinces completes the acquisition of Plasmon from Kraft Heinz for €124,3 million. 2024 revenues of €170 million, focus on baby food, industrial synergies, and relaunch of the historic Italian brand.
The renowned French publishing house, which owns the titles Challenges, Sciences & Avenir and La Recherche, is being acquired by LVMH through a Ufipar-led operation, with Maurice Szafran appointed president and editorial director.
Meta strengthens its AI strategy by acquiring Manus, a Singaporean startup specializing in autonomous agents. Meanwhile, the Italian antitrust authority intervenes in WhatsApp to protect access to the platform and competition among chatbots.
Prysmian leads the joint venture with Fincantieri to acquire Xtera. The $65 million deal strengthens the company's global presence in submarine telecommunications.
Accenture acquires the Italian company specializing in core banking, IT managed services, and operations, strengthening the capabilities of Accenture Financial Advanced Solutions & Technology. This is the eighth acquisition in Italy since 2023.
The transaction includes a variable component linked to EBITDA growth and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to antitrust clearance.
Golden Goose is sold to China's HSG and sovereign wealth fund Temasek in a €2,5 billion deal. Permira remains a shareholder, Campara is CEO, and Bizzarri is chairman. Is the IPO issue definitively closed?
Mare Group acquires 55% of Workgroup and accelerates the digital transformation of SMEs with new software platforms, industrial synergies, and SaaS growth.
Sony increases its stake in Peanuts Holdings to 80% in a $457 million deal. Snoopy and Charlie Brown enter the Japanese market, while the Schulz family retains a 20% stake.
After Donald Trump's first public comments, calling the Netflix-Warner deal "potentially a surprise," Paramount has surprised the market by making an all-cash offer for the entire group.
BHP withdraws from its acquisition of Anglo American, leaving the way open for a merger with Teck. Copper remains at the center of a new wave of mining consolidation.
The acquisition will impact Banca Ifis's CET1 ratio by approximately 20 basis points. Renamed Fürstenberg Sim, the company will be at the heart of the new line of services for wealth management, funds, and advisory.
A binding agreement has been signed for the acquisition of 100% of Cerva Group, one of the main European operators in the personal protective equipment sector, with a consolidated presence in Central and Eastern Europe and the Nordic countries.
Vam Investments sells 100% of ConformGest to Chequers Capital, with reinvestment from the Pinzano family. The group accelerates its pan-European expansion in automotive aftermarket services.
BlackRock and Nvidia lead a global consortium to acquire Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie in a $40 billion deal. The Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership is formed, with the goal of creating a $100 billion fund to build the network…
The operation is part of Giuliani's international development path and further strengthens its market position in the core areas of trichology and dermatology.
Vodafone Romania acquires Telekom Romania Mobile from OTE for €30 million, expanding its customer base and infrastructure. This strategic move also includes a new HR leadership change.
On August 15, 2011, Google acquired Motorola Mobility for $12,5 billion, securing 17.000 patents and strengthening Android in a move that shook the entire mobile market.
Gemfields sells Fabergé, the icon of imperial eggs, to Sergei Mosunov's fund for $50 million. A return to Russian roots and a new challenge for historic luxury.
Green Arrow Capital has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of DeA Capital Alternative Funds SGR from the De Agostini Group. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval, will create Italy's leading alternative investment operator.
EssilorLuxottica acquires Belgian company Automation & Robotics, specializing in automation and quality control for ophthalmic lenses. Following PUcore and the acquisition of Meta, the group strengthens its technological platform by focusing on innovation and vertical integration.
Palo Alto Networks announces the acquisition of CyberArk for approximately $25 billion, marking its entry into the identity security market. The transaction, among the most significant in the tech industry in 2025, aims to create an integrated platform for…
A consolidation move in US railroads: Union Pacific acquires Norfolk Southern for $85 billion. This creates the first coast-to-coast freight rail operator in the United States. One of the largest deals in history.
A $13,6 billion mega-acquisition. Baker Hughes is targeting Chart Industries to strengthen its LNG, nuclear, and data center businesses. Leading the turnaround is Italian Lorenzo Simonelli, architect of the group's new vision.
Following the binding agreement reached last February, the acquisition of Ambiente Energia Srl, based in Schio (VI), has been finalized by the Marzotto Group, through its subsidiary Herambiente Servizi Industriali Srl. This transaction further expands the company's offering of waste recovery and treatment services to businesses…
Sanofi acquires Vicebio, a British company specializing in respiratory vaccines, in a $1,6 billion deal. The deal strengthens the pharmaceutical giant's position in the respiratory disease sector, thanks to its innovative "Molecular Clamp" technology.
Leonardo acquires 100% of Swedish company Axiomatics, a leading provider of access control and zero trust solutions. This acquisition is key to expanding into the Nordic countries, fertile ground for cyber innovation.
Meta acquires a less than 3% stake in EssilorLuxottica for $3,5 billion. The goal is to strengthen its partnership on smart glasses and focus on wearable computing with artificial intelligence.
Pleiades Capital has acquired 70% of the protein snack company through a club deal, marking the first private equity investment of the holding company founded by Marcello Tedeschi and Andrea Levi
Prada strengthens its presence in the Made in Italy luxury sector by acquiring 10% of the historic Vicenza-based leather company. Mixed operation between contribution and cash. Closing expected between the end of the second and the beginning of the third quarter of 2025
The deal includes bonus payments tied to innovative therapies, with closing expected by Q2025 26. Sanofi slightly down in Paris, while Blueprint soars in pre-market on Wall Street (+XNUMX%)
Renaissance Partners and Aurora Growth Capital will acquire the entire share capital of Genetic from CVC and the Pavese family, who will reinvest in a 50-50 partnership. Genetic is the leading Italian CDMO in the respiratory and ophthalmic therapeutic areas
The Dutch company specializes in the development, production and sale of alternative low-emission cementitious binders and materials. The transaction provides for the current shareholders of Caltra to retain a 40% stake and operational leadership of the Company
Shell weighs BP acquisition in deal that could shake up energy industry. BP stock plunge and strategic crisis pave way for one of oil's biggest mergers ever
Comau, owned by Stellantis, has acquired 100% of Automha to enhance automation in warehouses and internal logistics. A strategic operation to consolidate its global position in the sector. Closing expected in Q2 2025
Fashion: after months of negotiations, Prada has acquired 100% of the historic maison founded by Gianni Versace. A strategic opportunity that relaunches the Medusa brand (after Donatella's resignation) under the control of an Italian group. The details of the agreement
Enel has acquired over 1 GW of renewable assets in Australia through Potentia Energy, with a portfolio that includes wind, solar and energy storage, strengthening its global green energy strategy
Finlogic has acquired 100% of Combigraf, specialized in the production of adhesive labels, bringing the number of acquisitions to 15 in the last seven years. In 2024, the group's turnover exceeded 100 million euros
The group plans to generate 5 billion euros of free cash flow, allocating 1,1 billion in dividends and reducing debt by 1,3 billion. Ebitda will grow by 50% by 2028, focusing on sustainable solutions and targeted acquisitions
Bending Spoons continues its expansion with the acquisition of Komoot, a leading platform in outdoor route planning. A new strategic step for the Milanese company, already protagonist of operations on Vimeo, WeTransfer and Brightcove
The Boston Celtics are sold to mogul Bill Chisholm for a record $6,1 billion. A deal that marks a new era for the franchise, which remains one of the strongest and most sought-after in the NBA
After the rejection in July, Alphabet closes the deal with a 32 billion offer, more than double the value of Wiz. The acquisition aims to strengthen Google in the increasingly competitive cloud computing market. Now it has to overcome the antitrust scrutiny
Amplifon strengthens its presence in Poland by acquiring Kind Aparaty Słuchowe. With over 230 stores, the Group consolidates its position in the Central and Eastern European hearing care market
Tech giant Prosus acquires Just Eat Takeaway.com for €4,1 billion, creating the world's fourth food delivery giant. An operation that revolutionizes the sector and shakes up the markets. Just Eat stock price soars (+54%)
The merger between Honda and Nissan, intended to create the world's third-largest automotive group, is at risk of falling through. Nissan's financial difficulties, disagreements over its governance model and uncertainties about future strategies are putting the deal at risk. Decision…
Banca Ifis' takeover bid for Illimity Bank sends the stock soaring above the 3,55 euro mark. CEO Geertman: "The price reflects the current value". The shareholders' meeting will approve the capital increase in mid-April, with the deal expected to close by September…
The outgoing US president blocks the nearly $15 billion acquisition by the Japanese giant. In line with Trump's positions, the decision prevents the creation of the world's third largest steel giant, fueling tensions with Japan and…
The Antitrust has opened investigations into two operations in the gas sector: the acquisition of Edison Stoccaggio by Snam and of 2i Rete Gas by Italgas, concerned that they could reduce competition and create monopolies, damaging consumers.
The two historic Japanese companies are considering a merger to create the third largest automotive group in the world. A strategic move to address the crisis and compete with Tesla and the Chinese giants
The deal, which involves an offer of 62 euros per share with a premium of 54%, is part of Adnoc's strategy to diversify and reduce its dependence on oil.
The European Commission has approved Swisscom's acquisition of Vodafone Italia for 8 billion euros. The deal is awaiting approval from the Italian Antitrust Authority. Swisscom expects to complete the merger with Fastweb by the first quarter of 2025
After buying Sisal in 2022, Flutter Entertainment also acquires Snai from Playtech for 2,3 billion euros. With the operation, Flutter consolidates its position as leader in the Italian betting market, aiming for synergies and growth in the online sector
Deal priced at $38,50 per share, a 44% premium to the average price. Verizon will significantly expand its fiber optic network, serving approximately 10 million customers and covering more than 25 million locations. The deal,…
Mars acquires Kellanova for $35,9 billion, including brands such as Pringles and Cheez-It, and enters the salty snacks market. With a 44% premium on the share price, the transaction, expected to close by the first half of 2025,…
L'Oréal has acquired 10% of Galderma for approximately 1,71 billion euros in a strategic operation that also includes a new scientific partnership. This step marks the return of L'Oréal to the company and opens up new opportunities for innovation in the sector…
Snam has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Edison Stoccaggio for 560 million euros. This operation, scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, will increase Snam's storage capacity to 18 billion cubic meters, over…
Hig Capital, an international investment fund, has acquired a controlling stake in Naturalia Tantum, an Italian group leader in the production and sale of natural, ecological and organic personal care products. The operation aims to accelerate the growth of Naturalia…
German insurance giant Allianz has announced the acquisition of 51% of Income Insurance, a leading company in Singapore, for 1,5 billion euros (2,2 billion Singapore dollars). The transaction aims to expand Allianz's presence in Asia-Pacific and…