The latter is an investment company managing an estimated $50bn in assets. ILC Dover specialises in the design and manufacture of biopharmaceutical and medical devices and also provides aerospace solutions. The organisation has 11 engineering and production facilities in Asia, North America and Europe. In terms of the agreement, Ingersoll Rand will pay approximately $2.3bn…
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The Belgian company confirmed that it won’t be making any more bids for Direct Line. This announcement came on Friday and followed two previous bids being turned down by Direct Line. The second of those bids, which valued each share at 239p ($4.62 AUD) and was worth £3.17bn ($6.13bn AUD), was rejected by the British…
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For years, the fate of NatWest has been closely intertwined with governmental strategies aimed at stabilising the UK's financial system during tumultuous times. The recent announcement by the finance ministry highlights a deliberate and ongoing effort to transition the bank back into full private ownership. This process has been meticulously managed by gradually selling the…
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Despite Beijing's efforts to rejuvenate the industry through a "whitelist" approach designed to alleviate the sector's liquidity challenges, major domestic banks have remained cautious, limiting their credit extension to the beleaguered industry, vital for the nation's economic health. Since 2021, the real estate market in China, the world's second-largest economy, has faced successive challenges triggered…
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This took the loss in the year so far to 11%. Apple is no longer the world’s most valuable company, with Microsoft (MSFT) now having a market capitalisation of over $3tn, while Apple has slipped under that figure to around $2.65tn. Part of the reason for the recent fall is that nervousness has set in…
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The country also wants to sidestep Windows, Microsoft Corporation’s (MSFT) widely used operating system, and other internationally produced database software. The guidelines reportedly stipulated that all government bodies above the “township level” must adapt their procurement criteria to ensure that they acquire only “safe and reliable” microchips and software. In December 2023, China’s Ministry of…
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Bloomberg reports that many luxury brands are offering extreme discounts to revive consumer interest. The Frasers Group PLC (FRAS.L) bought Matches in December 2023 for £52m but placed it under administration less than three months after the acquisition. The administrators are reportedly seeking new buyers for the company. Bloomberg reported that some consumer bargains are…
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The announcement suggests that Santander, the second-largest bank in the eurozone by market capitalisation, anticipates its net profit for 2024 to surpass €12 billion. The bank adheres to a 50% payout policy, evenly dividing the distribution of earnings between cash dividends and share buybacks. During the annual shareholder meeting, Santander's Executive Chair, Ana Botin, conveyed…
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The initiative is part of BMO Global Asset Management's broader strategy to democratise investment in private markets, which have historically been the domain of large institutional players. Engaging with private equity firms like Carlyle, known for their profound expertise in the private sector, is a tactic increasingly employed by companies aiming to enhance their investment…
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Trading kicked off at $47 per share and shot up to $57.80, a 70% spike, during the day. The company and its shareholders raised an estimated $750m, with Reddit pocketing approximately $519m. Its current market cap sits at $9.5bn. The success of the IPO at this price appears to back up the company’s decision to…
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