EU plans new merger approach to favour startup innovation while limiting Big Tech advantages
The European Commission is preparing a significant update to its merger control…
Global M&A Tops $1.2 Trillion in Q1
Global mergers and acquisitions activity started the year strong. Despite geopolitical tensions…
The SaaSpocalypse Will Trigger a M&A Wave, Including Failing Firm Acquisitions
In 2026, the Software as a Service (SaaS) market is bifurcating into…
M&A Deal Summary Table – 21/11/2025
Summary of M&A in Eu countries PortugalfinanceIBERIS SEMPER and Crest Capital Partners acquisition…
UAE, M&A and EBITDA: Lessons From EU’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation
When the European Commission launched its Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) in 2023,…
Brussels Pressures Italy to Lift Golden Power Hurdles on UniCredit Deal
UniCredit found a powerful ally on its bid for Banco BPM, the…
ECB and Antitrust Regulator Approves Monte dei Paschi Bid for Mediobanca
Monte dei Paschi di Siena has received approval from the European Central…
Alior Bank: An Underdog with a 9% Dividend Yield
In the Polish banking sector, Alior Bank has long been viewed as…
Liberty Media-Dorna Sports’ €4.2 Billion Deal May get Unconditional Nod
The Liberty-Dorna merger, which has faced regulatory scrutiny in Europe, may receive…
Virgin Gets Extension to Operate Slots From Korean Air-Asiana Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Airways will have until summer 2026 to start operating the…
AMD’s $4.9Bn Bet on AI Won’t Face Regulatory Hurdles
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)’s acquisition of ZT Systems is unlikely to face…
Monte dei Paschi di Siena Proposes €13.3 Billion Merger with Mediobanca
In another move to further consolidate the Italian banking sector, Banca Monte…
