Archive for January 2020
How Amazon is using M&A to revolutionize healthcare
The tech conglomerate is using its recent deals for Health Navigator and PillPack to launch new software services in healthcare.
Read MoreM&A wrap: Aston Martin, Formula One, BBH, Stephens Group, Apax, J.F. Lehman, Most Influential Women
Formula One team owner buys stake in Aston Martin. BBH Capital and Stephens Group-backed Westrock buys coffee distributor from Cott.…
Read MoreAston Martin sells stake to formula one billionaire
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc secured a 500-million-pound ($656 million) lifeline to restore the balance sheet and help build…
Read MoreM&A wrap: Danu, Smith & Wollensky, Strega, Blackstone, Lakeview, M&A Mid-Market Award Nominations, What’s ahead for 2020
Smith Wollensky owner buys upscale restaurant operator Strega. Blackstone saw a record fundraising haul in 2019. Lakeview picks up ice…
Read MoreBlackstone sees record fundraising haul of $134 billion
The firm is bringing in flows much faster than it can use the capital, highlighting a conundrum for many alternative…
Read MoreL Brands CEO CEO Les Wexner in talks to step down and break up company
The founder of The Limited is trying to turn the chain around as upstarts like Aerie and ThirdLove take market…
Read MoreBarstool sports sells stake to Penn National
The purchase gives Penn a popular brand name to reach new customers and market its sports-wagering business nationally.
Read MoreM&A wrap: Penn National, Barstool Sports, Warren Buffett, Stanley Black, Comtech, CenterOak, Call for Nominations
Casino operator Penn National buys stake in Barstool Sports, as interest in sports gaming grows. Warren Buffett sells newspaper business.…
Read MoreWarren Buffett throws in the towel on his newspaper empire
BH Media, which owns papers across the country, has been cutting jobs for years to cope with declining ad revenue.
Read MoreM&A wrap: BorgWarner, Delphi, Royal Philips, Carlyle, Gryphon, Incline equity, Call for Nominations, Most Influential Women
BorgWarner buys Delphi, as the auto industry moves to electric cars. Royal Philips looking to sell domestic appliances business. Carlyle…
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