Warner Bros. Discovery Rejects Paramount’s $108 Bn Hostile Offer, Backs Netflix Deal
Board says David Ellison’s $30-per-share bid undervalues the company and carries financing and execution risks.
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Unacademy’s valuation sinks below $500 million, explores possible acquisition
Unacademy’s valuation has dropped sharply from its pandemic-era peak, with the edtech player now exploring acquisition options as demand shifts back to offline learning and competition intensifies.
Trump Criticises Paramount’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Jared Kushner Emerges Among Backers
Donald Trump has criticised Paramount’s $108 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Jared Kushner and Gulf sovereign funds emerge as key backers of Paramount, adding new political friction to an already heated takeover battle with Netflix.
Netflix Deal Under Threat: Paramount Launches $108.4 Bn Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount has launched a $108.4B hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging Netflix’s earlier deal and triggering a fierce industry, political and regulatory showdown that could reshape Hollywood’s future.
Saudi’s WakeCap acquires Brazil’s Trackfy to expand into Latin America
WakeCap has acquired Brazil-based Trackfy to accelerate its expansion into Latin America and extend its project intelligence platform beyond construction into industrial operations, strengthening its position at the intersection of AI, IoT, and global infrastructure growth.
OpenAI Acquires Seattle-Based Startup Statsig for $1.1 Billion
The $1.1 billion all-stock deal brings Statsig’s product experimentation platform in-house at OpenAI, with founder Vijaye Raji stepping in as CTO of Applications.
Coinbase’s India Ambitions Meet CoinDCX’s Hack Recovery and Takeover Speculation
Inside CoinDCX’s $44M hack and Coinbase acquisition rumours—timelines, denial, and what a deal could mean for India’s crypto scene.
Perplexity AI Offers $34.5 Bn to Acquire Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Ruling
Perplexity offers $34.5B to buy Google Chrome as DOJ pushes to curb Google’s search dominance amid rising global antitrust battles.
Ubisoft Buyout Talks Stall Over Dispute Between Tencent and Guillemot Brothers
The deal would make Ubisoft private, but negotiations have hit a snag. Guillemot Brothers Ltd and Tencent disagree on control of the business post-buyout.
Dubai’s DP World to Acquire Australia’s Silk Logistcs for $115 Mn
Dubai's DP World has announced its plan to acquire Australia's Silk Logistics Holdings, a freight and logistics service provider for $114.9 million.
Who Owns Campa Cola? Reliance Bought It for ₹22 Crore — Full Story
Reliance Industries acquired Campa Cola from Pure Drinks Group in August 2022 for ₹22 crore, reviving the iconic Indian soft drink to take on Coca-Cola and PepsiCo on price.
AMD Acquires ZT Systems for $4.9 Billion, Boosting AI Capabilities
AMD has acquired New Jersey-based ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI, cloud, and general-purpose computing, and infrastructure and design expertise.