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Image for AbbVie bets $10.9 billion on Apogee in next-generation immunology growth push
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AbbVie bets $10.9 billion on Apogee in next-generation immunology growth push

June 22 (Reuters) - AbbVie said on Monday it would buy biotech Apogee Therapeutics for $10.9 billion...

22nd June, 2026

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UniCredit plans unviable while Berlin retains stake, government sources say

BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Any plans by UniCredit to take Commerzbank private would be very difficu...

22nd June, 2026

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Accent Group's independent board committee urges shareholders to reject Frasers’ takeover offer

June 22 (Reuters) - Australia's Accent Group said on Monday that an independent board committee comp...

22nd June, 2026

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PE firm Pollen Street to acquire Finastra's core banking software unit

June 19 (Reuters) - UK-based private equity firm Pollen Street Capital on Friday said that it will a...

19th June, 2026

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Exclusive-Ladbrokes-owner Entain explores options for CEE unit, sources say

By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes-owner Entain has begun exploring options for...

18th June, 2026

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Citi hires Deutsche's Mansfield to lead EMEA M&A -memo

By Anousha Sakoui LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Citi has hired William Mansfield as Head of M&A for th...

18th June, 2026

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Italy to stay neutral over M&A moves on MPS, economy minister says

ROME, June 18 (Reuters) - The Italian government will take a neutral stance regarding merger and acq...

18th June, 2026

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L'Oreal to acquire majority stake in India's Innovist

June 18 (Reuters) - French cosmetic maker L'Oreal will acquire a majority stake in India's Innovist...

18th June, 2026

Image for Exclusive-KKR eyes at least $1 billion stake in Medicover's India hospital arm, source says
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Exclusive-KKR eyes at least $1 billion stake in Medicover's India hospital arm, source says

By Vibhuti Sharma MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - KKR is in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in th...

18th June, 2026

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Saudis seek EU approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 22

BRUSSELS, June 17 (Reuters) - A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund h...

17th June, 2026

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New Ferretti head rejects claims of breach of Italy golden power rules

By Elvira Pollina MILAN, June 17 (Reuters) - The new head of Italian yacht-maker Ferretti on Wednesd...

17th June, 2026

Image for Italy's Del Vecchio eyes private debt route as BNP exits buyout financing, source says
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Italy's Del Vecchio eyes private debt route as BNP exits buyout financing, source says

MILAN, June 17 (Reuters) - Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is exploring private debt options to help fina...

17th June, 2026