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Image for EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain
Finance

EasyJet lures takeover interest as investors spot a bargain

By Raechel Thankam Job and Ankita Bora June 2 (Reuters) - British budget airline easyJet has caught...

2nd June, 2026

Image for CVC, Cinven among bidders for Italian dessert ingredients maker IRCA, say sources
Finance

CVC, Cinven among bidders for Italian dessert ingredients maker IRCA, say sources

By Elvira Pollina and Amy-Jo Crowley MILAN/LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Private equity funds CVC and C...

1st June, 2026

Image for Exclusive-Holcim to get EU nod for 1.85 billion euro Xella acquisition after offer to sell Romanian asset, sources say
Finance

Exclusive-Holcim to get EU nod for 1.85 billion euro Xella acquisition after offer to sell Romanian asset, sources say

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, June 1 (Reuters) - World No. 2 cement maker Holcim is set to win EU antitr...

1st June, 2026

Image for VW to pick buyer of Everllence over next few weeks, sources say
Finance

VW to pick buyer of Everllence over next few weeks, sources say

Berlin, June 1 (Reuters) - Final bids for a majority stake in engine maker Everllence are due Tuesda...

1st June, 2026

Image for Lactalis acquires UK protein brand Protein Works
Finance

Lactalis acquires UK protein brand Protein Works

PARIS, June 1 - Lactalis said it had acquired Britain's Protein Works, as the world's largest dairy...

1st June, 2026

Image for Italiana Petroli under new management as SOCAR takes over oil refiner
Finance

Italiana Petroli under new management as SOCAR takes over oil refiner

MILAN, June 1 (Reuters) - Italiana Petroli has appointed new top executives after Azerbaijan's State...

1st June, 2026

Image for Castlelake mulls possible offer for British budget carrier Easyjet
Finance

Castlelake mulls possible offer for British budget carrier Easyjet

May 29 (Reuters) - U.S.-based investment firm Castlelake, L.P. on Friday said it is in early stages...

29th May, 2026

Image for MPS focused on integrating Mediobanca, not Banco BPM talks, CEO says
Finance

MPS focused on integrating Mediobanca, not Banco BPM talks, CEO says

ROME, May 29 (Reuters) - Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) bank is focused on integrating rece...

29th May, 2026

Image for MPS, Banco BPM discussed merger after Lovaglio reappointed, Italian news agency says
Finance

MPS, Banco BPM discussed merger after Lovaglio reappointed, Italian news agency says

ROME, May 28 (Reuters) - Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) and rival Banco BPM held talks abou...

28th May, 2026

Image for BlackRock sees merit in large scale mining M&A
Finance

BlackRock sees merit in large scale mining M&A

PERTH, May 27 (Reuters) - BlackRock would back consolidation among large miners because it would ope...

27th May, 2026

Image for Analysis-Estée Lauder exits Puig talks, preserves firepower for selective M&A
Finance

Analysis-Estée Lauder exits Puig talks, preserves firepower for selective M&A

By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK, May 26 (Reuters) - After U.S. cosmetics company Estée Lauder walked aw...

26th May, 2026

Image for Atlas Arteria's independent expert finds IFM Global's offer not fair or reasonable
Finance

Atlas Arteria's independent expert finds IFM Global's offer not fair or reasonable

May 26 (Reuters) - Australia's Atlas Arteria said on Tuesday that its independent expert reinforced...

26th May, 2026