mergers and acquisitions
Staud Said to Bring On a New Investor
The contemporary brand is believed to have found a new backer despite a difficult set up in the consumer…
Panama Ports Buyers Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
MSC, BlackRock and CK Hutchison have reportedly mulled alternatives to the current $23 billion deal in hope…
Logistics M&As: E2Open Taken Private in $2.1B Deal, UPS Sells Ware2Go to Stord
With E2open, WiseTech Global will have direct connectivity to ocean carriers and track roughly 18.5 percent…
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L’Oréal Invests in Chinese Biotech Startup Veminsyn
The investment round, valued at close to 100 million renminbi, or $13.8 million, was led by L'Oréal's China…
In Surprise Move, Skechers To Go Private in $9.54 Billion Deal With 3G Capital
The company will remain at its Manhattan Beach, Calif. headquarters.
MSC Reportedly Weighs Splitting Panama Ports From $23B Hutchison Deal
A Bloomberg report says MSC's owning Aponte family is emerging as the lead investor—and prospective sole…
Japan’s E-commerce Group Zozo to Acquire Lyst for $154 Million
Lyst will continue to operate as a stand-alone business and form the cornerstone of Zozo's international…
Authentic Luxury Group Eyeing John Elliott Acquisition: Sources
The California-based luxury streetwear designer has reportedly been experiencing financial issues and closed…
China’s Antitrust Regulator Preps Probe of Panama Ports Deal
CK Hutchison has reportedly delayed the sale of ports on both sides of the Panama Canal to BlackRock, but the…
Dollar Tree Inks $1 Billion Deal for Family Dollar Chain
Dollar Tree's sale of the Family Dollar banner to Brigade Capital and Macellum Capital will result in $804…
Beyond’s Focus Shift Means New Parent For Zulily Brand
Bed Bath & Beyond's parent Beyond Inc. has sold a 75 percent stake in Zulily for $5 million.
China, Hong Kong Cry Foul on Panama Ports Deal
The statements took shots at CK Hutchison's $23 billion sale of the Panama Canal-adjacent ports to BlackRock…
Chinese State Media Rips Into BlackRock-Hutchison Panama Ports Deal
China hasn't commented on the deal, but its Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposted the rant, which…
M&A Activity Delayed as Tariffs Create Trade Risk
Tariffs are slowing M&A activity as buyers need to understand the trade risk of the targeted business…
Kontoor Makes Helly Hansen Its First Acquisition for $900 Million
Kontoor CEO Scott Baxter says Helly Hansen focuses on the Wrangler and Lee owner's top expansion categories…