Citi, Lazada combine force for SE
The two prominent firms reveals a new partnership all over the key markets in Southeast Asia. The union of Citi gives region-wide promotions to its credit cardholders who are Lazada customers as well.
Deals
Chuck Schumer Calls on FTC to Halt Chevron-Hess $53 Billion Merger
Chuck Schumer's call to action is based on his concern that such mergers could grant oil giants excessive influence over gas prices, leading to potential price increases that would impact consumers.
Enerplus Misses Q1 2024 Profit Targets While Processing Acquisition by Chord
Canadian oil and energy company Enerplus reported an 18.6% revenue loss for its Q1 2024 report compared to figures at the same period last year...
Steward Health Care Puts All 31 Hospitals up for Sale to Address $9 Billion Debt After Filing for Bankruptcy
Steward Health Care has reportedly listed all its 31 hospitals in the United States for sale to pay off its $9 billion debt...
Japan Bolsters Defense Supply Chain by Contracting JSW To Produce Armored Vehicles for Self-Defense Forces
Japan is now bolstering its defense supply chain. As part of this effort, the Japanese government contracted JSW to produce armored vehicles...
Private Equity Firms Eye Peloton Amid CEO Departure, Cost-Cutting Talks
Private equity firms are considering buying Peloton amid the CEO's dep...
Steve Wozniak’s Space Firm Privateer Buys Orbital Insight, Raises $56.5 Million in Funding
Steve Wozniak’s space date company Privateer has acquired Orbital Insi...
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The U.S. Justice Department Sued ValueAct for Violating Disclosure Rule
Department of Justice filed lawsuit against ValueAct Capital last week, related to Halliburton and Baker Hughes merger. Meanwhile, ValueAct on Monday claimed no wrongdoing and will defend its position
McCormick Withdrew From Premier Foods Acquisition, Bid Too Pricey
McCormick will no longer acquire Premier Foods as it cannot provide the offer acceptable to the latter. Due to failure of the said talks, Premier was left to "fend for itself" for the company's succe
EU Resumed Investigation on Halliburton and Baker Hughes Deal
European Union antitrust regulator resumed its review on the takeover of Baker Hughes by Halliburton. European Commission plan to reach decision in August whether to approve or veto the deal.
California Judge Agreed Charter's Acquisition of Time Warner Cable With Conditions
The decision was announced on Tuesday. California administrative law judge recommended to approve acquisition of Time Warner Cable by Charter Communications with significant conditions.
Dell plans IPO to enhance its bought out SecureWorks' valuation
Dell is mulling over an initial public offer (IPO) for its recently acquired SecureWorks. Dell is also planning to spin off SecureWorks after the IPO which is expected to enhance the valuation of Sec
Charter Communication CEO Met FCC Regarding Acquisition of Time Warner Cable
Tom Rutledge has met FCC chairman Tom Wheeler last week to talk the acquisition. As the merger has already been past its late March informal deadline for approval.
Greybull Capital Acquires Tata Steel, Revives British Steel, Saves Jobs
The acquisition of Greybull Capital of Tata Steel's UK long product business will save thousands of jobs and was accepted by the steelworkers after two years of uncertainty.
Venture Capital Investment in China Surged Amidst Global Slowdown
Investments in Chinese tech companies had a 50% surge in the first quarter of 2016. Nevertheless, many of the investments were spent in the big startups.
