Tag: merger

Jack Daniel’s Maker Prefers Pernod Ricard Merger to Sazerac Buyout

The global spirits industry is witnessing a high-stakes tug-of-war for control of…

France Streamlines Merger Rules to Boost Economic Efficiency

In a decisive move to modernize the French business environment, the National…

CMA Signals Tough Remedies in Getty–Shutterstock Merger Probe

The Competition and Markets Authority has set out a clear warning to…

Telefónica Mexico’s Sale Is A Bet on New Telecom Ecosystems

The acquisition of Movistar Mexico by a consortium led by OXIO and…

CMA Opens Consultation on Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken the first formal…

CMA Weighs Divestment Against Total Prohibition in Hovis-ABF Merger

The proposed acquisition of Hovis Group Limited by Associated British Foods (ABF)…

Getty’s Own 10K Reveals It Cannot Survive Without Shutterstock and That Ties CMA’s Hands

On March 31, 2026,  two weeks after Getty Images filed its annual…

Antitrust Implications of Four Financial Red Flags in the PSKY-WBD Merger

A few weeks ago, we identified four financial red flags, and Paramount…

Unilever-McCormick $44 Bn Deal: Antitrust and Financial Analysis

On 31 March 2026, McCormick & Company and Unilever announced a definitive…

Austrian Authority Seeks €1.15 Million Fine Against Tönnies for Early Merger Implementation

The Austrian Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has applied for a fine of…

Prosus Sale of 10% Delivery Hero Stake to Aspex Hides a Power Shift and a Legal Risk

Dutch technology investor Prosus is reportedly considering selling part of its shareholding…

The Deutsche Börse-Allfunds Remedy Plan: Openness, Data Neutrality, and Euroclear

Deutsche Börse is playing the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) card to…