Comcast in £2bn talks to buy ITV broadcasting arm
Sky owner Comcast is in advanced negotiations to purchase ITV's broadcasting division in a landmark £2 billion deal that could reshape Britain's media landscape.
Category : Acquisitions
MEVCO EV Company Collapses Owing Millions
Exclusive investigation into the shocking downfall of MEVCO, the electric vehicle company that left creditors facing millions in losses amid allegations of financial mismanagement.
Dutch Court Rules Against Apple in LVMH Tax Battle
The Dutch High Court has ruled against Apple in its legal dispute with LVMH over €13 million in back taxes, marking a significant victory for European tax authorities.
Government pushes through controversial takeover rules overhaul
Conservative ministers force through landmark legislation allowing faster corporate takeovers, sparking opposition fury and raising concerns about national security safeguards.
Pizza Hut UK May Be Sold by Parent Company Yum! Brands
Yum! Brands, the global restaurant giant, is reportedly exploring the sale of its Pizza Hut UK operations, potentially ending its direct ownership of the beloved pizza chain across Britain.
Denny's and Pizza Hut UK Restaurants Up For Sale
Two of Britain's best-known American dining chains, Denny's and Pizza Hut, are up for sale in a dramatic restructuring that could reshape the UK's casual dining landscape. The move affects hundreds of restaurants and thousands of jobs across the country.
Denny's Agrees to $700M Private Equity Takeover
Iconic American diner chain Denny's announces landmark deal to be taken private by The One Group in a strategic move valued at approximately $700 million, marking a significant shift for the beloved restaurant brand.
Pizza Hut UK Sold to American Investment Giant
In a major fast-food industry move, Yum Brands divests its UK Pizza Hut operations to private equity firm Pemberton Capital Advisors, ending decades of direct control.
PepsiCo sells Pizza Hut China stake to Hillhouse Capital
PepsiCo divests controlling stake in Pizza Hut China operations to private equity firm Hillhouse Capital, marking significant restructuring of fast-food investments in Chinese market.
Foreign ownership of UK firms surges 60%
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in foreign takeovers of British businesses, with nearly 9,000 UK companies now under overseas control as global investors capitalise on post-Brexit opportunities.
Telegraph bidder reported for editorial rule breach
RedBird IMI faces investigation after reportedly failing to notify government about potential breach of editorial protection rules during Telegraph acquisition bid, raising concerns about press freedom.
Kimberly-Clark in Merger Talks with Kenvue
In a seismic shift for consumer healthcare, household goods titan Kimberly-Clark is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Kenvue, the company behind Tylenol and Band-Aid, in a deal that could reshape the global market.
Dodgers Owner Eyes Lakers Takeover in NBA Power Shift
Exclusive: Mark Walter's strategic moves could challenge Buss family's decades-long control of the legendary Lakers franchise in potential NBA power shift.
Paramount's £2.3bn Activision Blizzard acquisition bid
Paramount Pictures makes strategic £2.3 billion move to acquire Activision Blizzard, creating entertainment powerhouse amid industry consolidation.
Novo Nordisk bids for obesity biotech Metsera, challenging Pfizer
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk enters bidding war with Pfizer for obesity biotech firm Metsera, signalling major shift in weight-loss treatment market competition.
Lachlan Murdoch's top adviser resigns from News Corp
Siobhan McKenna, one of Lachlan Murdoch's most trusted executives, has unexpectedly resigned from News Corp, creating shockwaves through the media giant's leadership structure.
Telegraph sale turmoil over Chinese bidder spy allegations
The controversial sale of The Telegraph faces unprecedented chaos as Redbird Capital's Chinese-backed partner becomes embroiled in espionage accusations, triggering government intervention.
CBS News axes jobs in major Paramount restructuring
Exclusive: CBS News announces significant staff reductions as parent company Paramount Global implements sweeping cost-cutting measures across its media empire, affecting multiple departments.
Paramount announces job cuts after Skydance merger
In a dramatic corporate shake-up, Paramount Global confirms significant workforce reductions as new owner Skydance Media implements restructuring plans across the media giant's operations.
CBS News Layoffs Following Paramount-Skydance Merger
Exclusive report reveals sweeping layoffs at CBS News following Paramount's merger with Skydance Media, signalling dramatic restructuring in media landscape.
CSL shareholders revolt against executive pay packages
Australian biotech giant CSL faces investor fury as shareholders overwhelmingly vote against executive pay, though board members narrowly survive removal votes amid share price concerns.
UK watchdog probes Greencore-Bakkavor merger
The Competition and Markets Authority launches in-depth investigation into proposed £1.7bn merger between food manufacturing giants Greencore and Bakkavor, citing serious competition concerns.
Warner Bros Discovery Eyes Paramount in Mega Media Merger
Exclusive: Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav explores potential acquisition of Paramount Global, signalling massive consolidation in streaming and entertainment sectors.
Guardian Updates Video Production Terms & Conditions
The Guardian has revised its terms and conditions for commissioned video productions, outlining new requirements for delivery, rights, and funding arrangements affecting content creators and production partners.
German firm campaigns to lift Louvre heist ban
Böcker GmbH launches unprecedented public campaign to overturn French ban following alleged involvement in infamous Louvre diamond theft, creating diplomatic tensions.
Volvo and VW lead takeover of chipmaker Nexperia
A European automotive alliance including Volvo and Volkswagen has successfully acquired Chinese semiconductor firm Nexperia, marking a strategic move to secure crucial chip supplies amid ongoing global shortages.
Unilever restructures North American business operations
Consumer goods giant Unilever announces significant restructuring of its North American operations, affecting household names including Dove, Marmite and Magnum as part of global efficiency drive.
Real-Life Succession Battle in British Tech Dynasty
The latest episode of The Guardian's 'Gina' podcast reveals a dramatic power struggle within a British tech empire that mirrors the hit TV series Succession, featuring boardroom coups and family betrayal.
Real-Life Succession: Tech Heiress's Power Battle
The gripping story of Gina, a modern tech dynasty heiress, battling corporate intrigue and family betrayal in a high-stakes power struggle that mirrors the hit TV drama.
Real-Life Succession: Tech Family Feud Exposed
A gripping podcast reveals the explosive boardroom battle that tore apart a tech dynasty, exposing the brutal reality of family business succession when billions are at stake.
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