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EQT Sweetens Perpetual Takeover Bid to A$2.5 Billion, Board Weighs Offer
Private equity firm EQT has returned with a sweetened A$2.5 billion takeover proposal for Australian financial services company Perpetual, o
Ferguson's $1.6 Billion FloWorks Bet: A Rare Big Swing for the Plumbing Giant
Ferguson Enterprises is making a $1.6 billion bet on FloWorks, a rare large acquisition for the plumbing distributor. Bank of America says t
RBC Says Lonza's Stock Discount Ignores Tight Biologics Capacity Through 2029
RBC Capital Markets says Lonza is undervalued compared to peers, as capacity for biologics and antibody-drug conjugates remains tight throug
BHP Faces Eight-Hour Strike at Key Iron Ore Port Hedland on July 16
BHP workers at Port Hedland will walk out for eight hours on July 16 after negotiations for a new four-year deal collapsed. The stoppage thr
Barratt Redrow Shifts to £400M Buyback, Cuts Dividend to Token 1p
Barratt Redrow, Britain's biggest homebuilder, is prioritizing £400 million in share buybacks over dividends, with a token 1p payout. The mo
PMW International Breaks Ground on 43.8M Ringgit Pile Plant in Malaysia
PMW International has broken ground on a new 43.8 million ringgit spun concrete pile plant in Bemban, Malaysia. The facility is expected to
Workspace Puts £200M of Properties Up for Sale as Saba Nears 30% Stake
Workspace Group has put over £200 million of properties on the market, with another £100 million under consideration, as activist investor S
Toho Pledges to Cut Over ¥50 Billion in Strategic Shareholdings by 2030
Toho, the Tokyo-based entertainment giant, plans to slash strategic shareholdings by over ¥50 billion by February 2030. The goal is to keep
Barratt Redrow Plans £386M Buyback Amid Flat House Prices and Rising Costs
Barratt Redrow is planning a £386 million share buyback through July 2027, signaling confidence despite challenging market conditions. The h
SBI Funds Management's $1.03 Billion IPO Fully Subscribed on Day Two
SBI Funds Management's $1.03 billion IPO was fully subscribed by its second day, thanks to anchor backing from BlackRock and sovereign wealt
Endesa Buyback, Talgo CEO Switch, Digi IPO: Spain's Corporate Shuffle
Three Spanish companies made distinct moves: Endesa approved another slice of its €2 billion buyback, Talgo appointed a new CEO, and Digi Sp
Airbus Set to Reveal 2028 Delivery and Profit Targets at Farnborough Airshow, RBC Says
RBC Capital Markets predicts Airbus will use the Farnborough Airshow on July 20 to update medium-term guidance, targeting 1,000-1,050 delive