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Ubisoft Forms Strategic Alliance with Tencent to Power Flagship Franchises
In a bold strategic move, Ubisoft has partnered with Tencent through a €1.16 billion investment that values a newly created subsidiary – housing Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six Siege – at €4.6 billion. The deal, announced amidst Ubisoft’s operational struggles, aims to unlock asset value, improve financial flexibility, and expand reach in Asia…
The St. Gallen Financial Economics Review
We are the University of St. Gallen’s only Financial Review. Our team analyses themes ranging from Capital Markets, Equities, and Commodities to the current M&A and Private Equity Outlook and publishes its findings on a rolling basis.
Editors of the Autumn Semester 2024
Jérôme Estreicher, M&A and PE
Anton Heimerdinger, Global Markets
Florian Ruhland, International Macroeconomics
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Ubisoft Forms Strategic Alliance with Tencent to Power Flagship Franchises
In a bold strategic move, Ubisoft has partnered with Tencent through a €1.16 billion investment that values a newly created subsidiary – housing Assassin’s Creed,…
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In a landmark $32 billion transaction, Google has announced the acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz – the largest cybersecurity deal in history and Google’s…
A Sweet Alliance: Mars Inc. Acquires Kellanova in $35.9 Billion Cash Transaction
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Back to Gold: Why the World is Turning to This Ancient Asset Once Again
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