The Latest Breaking News from Mergers

Bank of America consumer retail M&A banker Peacock to leave, sources say

Richard Peacock, a veteran banker in consumer and retail M&A, is leaving Bank of America. He has been with the bank for over a decade. Earlier this year, he was named co-head of a new private capital M&A group. His departure follows that of Andrew Conway, who left for Citi's…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Six Flags Shares Hit Lowest Since 2009 After Fatal Ride Incident, but Financial Trouble Runs Much Deeper

Six Flags shares hit a 17-year low after a fatal incident in Georgia, as merger debt, losses and the temporary closure of nine rides deepen pressure on the operator.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Apple Gets a New M&A Chief. How You Should Play AAPL Stock Now.

Steve Smith, the company's new M&A appointee, will report to CFO Kevan Parekh.

Barchart · Oct 13

Ranking the Nets, Pacers, Nuggets and Spurs’ New ABA-Inspired Uniforms

Each of the four franchises with ABA roots released classic jerseys and courts in honor of the merger’s 50th anniversary.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 13

Goodluck India shares surge 17% as merger expands, defence arm to join firm along with green energy unit

Goodluck India shares surged 17% to a 52-week high of Rs 585 after its board approved the proposed merger of Goodluck Defence and Aerospace and Goodluck Green Energy. The restructuring aims to streamline operations, improve market liquidity and strengthen long-term shareholder value, with further details expected later.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Stoush brewing over mega-university plan

University workers will fight a plan to create a mega-uni from three state institutions, but a state government says it's the only way to remain competitive.

AAP · Oct 12

Skydance Will Focus on ‘Embracing Technology’ as SKYD Stock Debuts After Merger. Is It Enough?

Skydance is putting technology at the heart of its newly expanded business, with execution now crucial to making the merger work.

Barchart · Oct 10

8th Pay Commission: Rs 18,000 to Rs 69,000 minimum pay? What pensioners’ body has proposed

The 8th Pay Commission recently held meetings in Bengaluru with several pensioners' organizations for discussions. Recommendations included raising the minimum basic pay to Rs 69,000 and pension to Rs 34,470. Suggestions also proposed merging existing pay scales and updating the Aykroyd formula to meet modern needs. Moreover, the annual increment…

The Economic Times · Oct 10

Apple names insider Steve Smith as new M&A chief, memo shows

Apple has appointed Steve Smith to head mergers and acquisitions, transitioning from Adrian Perica's previous role. Adrian Perica will now focus solely on the services division and report to Eddy Cue. The memo detailing the changes also mentioned Carson Oliver's promotion to vice president of the App Store. Apple continues…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

London’s investment bankers and lawyers make more than £1bn in takeover frenzy

Bumper fees paid in the year’s mergers and acquisitions spark anger over high City pay during cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27