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7-Eleven Owner Rejects Initial Takeover Bid From Canadian Rival

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues" the company.

International Business Times · Sep 6, 2024

Royal Mail is close to getting the reform it craved. Shareholders should now oppose the Czech takeover bid

Selling a key economic component at a so-so price always felt bizarre, but with transformative cost savings on the horizon it would be pathetic

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2024

Verizon to Buy Frontier Communications, Hikes Dividend

Verizon's purchase of Frontier will significantly expand its fiber footprint across the United States. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger · Sep 5, 2024

Private equity firm plots takeover bid for Telegraph following Daily Mail owner’s withdrawal

CVC Capital Partners owns sports brands including the Six Nations and La Liga

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Macy's Stock Plunges After Ending Buyout Talks: What to Know

Macy's stock is falling after the department store chain halted takeover talks with an investor group that was looking to take it private.

Kiplinger · Jul 15, 2024

Goldman Sachs raises banker pay and bonuses after 150% surge in quarterly profit

Wall Street firm says it spent $4.2bn on compensation and benefits for its 45,300 staff in the three months to June

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024

Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger

In addition to the stores, the companies have also offered to sell six distribution centers and a dairy plant in Colorado

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024

Carlsberg Quaffs British Soft Drinks Maker Britvic For GBP3.3 Bn

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for GBP3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).

International Business Times · Jul 8, 2024

Fat fees for Royal Mail’s advisers, no detail for its shareholders

The offer document for proposed £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail parent company couldn’t be more vague

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2024

As Wall Street pulls away from DEI, Goldman Sachs backs Black women: ‘Our commitment is strong’

The firm, expanding its diversity initiative, zeroed in on data that shows the economic case for investing in Black women

The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2024