M&A and Private Equity

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…

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 biggest ‎acquisition to date. The all-cash deal comes as cloud infrastructure players race to differentiate ‎on security, with Wiz’s rapid growth, multi-cloud architecture, and client base offering Google a ‎strategic…

In a $35.9 billion all-cash transaction, Mars Inc. announced the acquisition of Kellanova, ‎creating one of the largest privately held companies in the global snack industry. The deal, ‎valued at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15.4x, brings together Mars’ strengths in confectionery and ‎pet care with Kellanova’s international snack and cereal brands. The transaction aims to…

The home improvement and building materials sector continues to evolve as leading ‎players expand their market reach. In an accretive $18.25 billion acquisition, Home ‎Depot has acquired SRS Distribution, enhancing its position in the professional ‎contractor market. This strategic deal not only immediately boosts Home Depot’s ‎earnings per share but also leverages SRS’s extensive distribution…

As digital disruption reshapes the global media industry, the media house Axel Springer is embarking on a transformative restructuring to secure its future. Returning to family ownership under Friede Springer and Mathias Döpfner, who will hold a 98% stake, the company is sharpening its focus on its flagship media assets. Concurrently, its profitable classifieds businesses,…

The global infrastructure sector is set for massive growth as demand for sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems rapidly increases. BlackRock’s landmark acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for USD 12.5 billion creates one of the world’s leading infrastructure investment platforms. This strategic acquisition combines BlackRock’s financial strength with GIP’s deep infrastructure expertise, leveraging synergies that…

The entertainment and media industry is undergoing rapid transformation as digital streaming and platform integration redefine traditional models. In a groundbreaking $8 billion merger, Skydance Media acquires a controlling stake in Paramount Global to form a new entertainment powerhouse, “New Paramount”. This bold move, combining Skydance’s creative production expertise with Paramount’s global reach, aims to…

Streetwear, once an underground movement, has evolved into a $185 billion global industry, attracting substantial M&A activity. High-profile deals like VF Corporation’s $2.4 billion acquisition of Supreme and Coupang’s $500 million purchase of Farfetch highlight the sector’s lucrative potential. The industry’s unique reliance on limited-edition drops and a robust secondary market, supported by platforms like…

ExxonMobil shakes up the energy game with its impressive $59.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. Against a climate-conscious setting, the deal aims to redefine Exxon’s position in the Permian Basin, holding 40% of US oil production. Fueled by geopolitical events and soaring profits, the move is a strategic bet on operational efficiency, cost savings,…

Driven by the relentless expansion of digital transformation, the semiconductor industry has experienced remarkable growth, despite cyclical fluctuations. These technological advances have also increased the demand for powerful and efficient computing solutions, pushing manufacturers to enhance their product portfolios continuously. In this dynamic environment where consolidation has become a key driver of growth and competitiveness,…