M&A and Private Equity

In a $2.1 billion all-cash deal to accelerate decarbonization, the Irish building materials giant CRH has acquired North American supplementary cementitious materials leader Eco Material Technologies, forging a new sustainable concrete powerhouse. The deal secures vital long-term supply of critical materials and expands CRH’s US cement production capacity by 60%, though…

In a €1.25 billion transaction, Prada has acquired Versace to create Italy’s largest listed luxury fashion group and deepen its multi-brand strategy. The deal strengthens Prada’s global positioning, particularly in the United States and Asia, reflecting the broader industry shift toward scale and portfolio diversification amid increasing competition from French luxury groups such as LVMH…

In a $53 billion all-share combination positioned as a merger of equals, Anglo American and Teck Resources are joining forces to form Anglo Teck — a new global copper heavyweight and one of the largest mining deals in over a decade. With roughly 72% exposure to copper, the deal underscores a strategic pivot toward critical…

This interview with Luca Hany, founder of Amboro Capital, presents Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) as a growing path to entrepreneurship in Switzerland, allowing individuals to acquire and lead established SMEs. While strong succession dynamics create attractive opportunities, the discussion highlights that ETA remains relatively unknown in Switzerland but shows significant potential as awareness among entrepreneurs…

In one of the most closely watched bidding contests in recent media history, Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, prompting Netflix to walk away after months of escalating offers. What began as WBD’s strategic separation plan quickly evolved into a high-stakes takeover fight between two fundamentally different…

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and accelerating global defense spending, thyssenkrupp has decided to take its naval military shipbuilding division, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), public. The IPO establishes TKMS as a focused European naval defense player with strong backlog visibility and exposure to long-term rearmament trends, while implying around 50% underpricing and a sharp first-day valuation…

In a $12 billion move that strengthens its neuroscience and rare disease portfolio, Novartis is acquiring Avidity Biosciences to anchor its push into next-generation RNA medicines. The deal positions Novartis at the forefront of muscle-targeted therapeutics and reflects the broader industry shift toward specialty-focused drug development. For Novartis, the acquisition offers…

In a $28.7 billion transaction, Holcim has completed the spin-off of its North American business, Amrize, creating the region’s largest pure-play building materials company. Executed as a dividend in kind distribution, the transaction enables…

In a record-breaking $56 billion transaction, a consortium led by Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and Affinity Partners is taking Electronic Arts (EA) private – marking the largest leveraged buyout in history. The move reinforces PIF’s ambition to position Saudi Arabia as a global hub for gaming and digital entertainment, reflecting the…

In a record-shattering $10 billion deal, Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter has acquired control of the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA’s most iconic franchise. The transaction marks a new era for the team and underscores the surging valuations across elite sports. With the Lakers joining Walter’s global portfolio…