Mergers and Acquisitions

Huge US TMT M&A Boom in 2024: Software Leads in Deal Value Despite Fewer Transactions

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The U.S. TMT sector was the second-largest industry by inbound M&A...

TMT led all sectors by deal value at roughly US$439 billion, ahead...

Within TMT, technology—especially software—dominated activity,...

Overall TMT deal volume fell from 2023, but aggregate value rose o...

Netflix’s Warner Bros Deal Strengthens Legacy IP Control Amid Paramount’s Counteroffer

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Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros.’ studios and streaming as...

Before closing, WBD will spin off its linear cable and global netw...

WBD shareholders will receive $27.75 per share (mostly cash plus N...

The transaction aims to deliver significant cost synergies and str...

Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal: Why Antitrust, Politics & Big Financial Risks Could Stall It

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Netflix is proposing a $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Dis...

The company argues it needs Warner Bros to compete with YouTube’...

The deal faces heavy regulatory and political opposition over conc...

Netflix would take on about $59 billion in new debt amid a rival, ...

Netflix-Warner Bros Deal: Bidder Race, Antitrust Risk & Deal Conditions Ahead

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Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio an...

Regulators are expected to heavily scrutinize the merger on antitr...

A richer but riskier all-cash hostile bid from Paramount Skydance ...

The outcome will hinge on regulatory definitions of the streaming ...

Netflix to Acquire WBD Studios & Streaming for $72B Equity Amid Paramount’s $108B Counterbid

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Netflix proposes to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios, fr...

Paramount Skydance has mounted a richer, hostile all-cash bid for ...

The merger would create a streaming giant with over 400 million su...

Netflix promises to keep studios open and maintain theatrical rele...

Investment Banking 2025: Mega-Deals, Private Credit, AI & Middle-Market Momentum

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Global investment banking revenues are rebounding in 2025, led by ...

Regulatory easing on leverage is allowing banks to compete more ag...

AI, digital assets, and sector-focused coverage models are becomin...

Firms are shifting talent strategies toward internal promotions, m...

D.A. Davidson Strengthens Industrial Tech Capabilities with Jay Hernandez & Ankit Kumar Hires

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D.A. Davidson is expanding its Industrial Technology investment ba...

The buildout, led by Diversified Industrials and M&A head Eric Ste...

Both hires bring extensive M&A and capital markets experience serv...

The expansion follows record transaction performance in D.A. David...

Wells Fargo’s Investment Banking Surge: Ranking Soars After Regulatory Cap Lift

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Wells Fargo is pivoting toward a more aggressive investment bankin...

The bank has hired over 125 managing directors since 2019 and is e...

Its global M&A ranking has climbed from 17th to 8th by volume, but...

CEO Charlie Scharf aims to make Wells Fargo a top-five global inve...

European Investment Banking 2025: Modest Recovery, IPO Slump & Strong 2026 Outlook

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Global investment banking fees grew in 2025, but Europe significan...

European and especially London IPO markets remained extremely weak...

Private equity exits have been delayed by valuation gaps, yet Euro...

Dealmakers expect a stronger European IPO and M&A environment in 2...

KeyCorp Sides With HoldCo: Chooses Share Buybacks Over M&A But Leaves Governance in Question

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Activist investor HoldCo Asset Management is pressuring KeyCorp to...

CEO Chris Gorman has embraced a moratorium on depository M&A, sign...

HoldCo is also demanding Gorman’s removal and changes to KeyCorp...

Management now targets a long-term RoTCE of 16–19% versus ~12.5%...
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