Facing unexpected geopolitical variables, normally optimistic dealmakers are sounding a more cautious note for the coming weeks and months but are confident the pace of mergers and acquisitions will pick up later this year.
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Dealmakers in wait-and-see mode, but expect M&A surge in 2025
Facing unexpected geopolitical variables, normally optimistic dealmakers are sounding a more cautious note for the coming weeks and months but are confident the pace of mergers and acquisitions will pick up later this year. Read here
Sycamore to acquire Walgreens in $10B deal
The Illinois-headquartered pharmacy and healthcare giant will be taken private by the New York-based private equity firm, closing out nearly a century of trading on public markets for the retailer. Read here
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KKR targets $1.5B stock sale to boost PE portfolio
The New York-situated global investment firm is planning a mandatory convertible preferred stock offering, with proceeds earmarked to increase stakes in its core company asset pool. Read here
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Microsoft to boost South Africa’s AI infrastructure
The Washington-based tech giant will invest an additional $296.81 million by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country to meet growing regional demand.Read here
KKR sees $1.8T Asia-Pacific prime credit opportunity
Investors are missing an opportunity to generate returns by ignoring the investment-grade credit market in the region, according to the New York-based investment firm. Read here
EU watchdog to decide on $15.4B DSV-Schenker deal
European Union antitrust regulators will decide whether to clear the Danish logistics company’s acquisition of its German rival by April 8, according to a filing. Read here
Couche-Tard execs in Japan over $47B Seven & i buyout
The Canadian convenience store company’s top executives will visit Tokyo to hold a media briefing about its bid to acquire the Japanese 7-Eleven operator. Read here
Insignia opens books after Bain, CC raise bids to $2.1B
The Australian wealth management company has granted its two key suitors access to its records, marking a pivotal moment in the escalating bidding war. Read here
