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UPDATE 1-SVB's investment banking arm explores buying lender back, Bloomberg News reports

The managers of Silicon Valley Bank's investment banking arm, SVB Securities, are exploring ways to buy the collapsed lender back from its parent company, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

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UPDATE 2-Bank of London weighs rescue bid for Silicon Valley Bank's UK arm - Sky News

British clearing bank The Bank of London is considering a rescue bid for the UK arm of collapsed U.S. bank Silicon Valley Bank, Sky News reported on Saturday.

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Bank of London weighs rescue bid for Silicon Valley Bank's UK arm - Sky News

British clearing bank The Bank of London is considering a rescue bid for the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank, Sky News reported on Saturday. (Reporting by Jyoti Narayan in Bengaluru Editing by Mark Potter)

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UPDATE 2-Majority of Ritchie Bros shareholders vote in favor of IAA deal -sources

A majority of Canada's Ritchie Bros shareholders have voted in favor of the company buying U.S. auto retailer IAA in a deal valued at roughly $7 billion, people familiar with the preliminary tally said.

MAR 10 2023


EXPLAINER-What caused Silicon Valley Bank's failure?

SVB Financial Group Inc's shutdown and takeover by banking regulators on Friday can be traced to the U.S. Federal Reserve raising interest rates and souring the risk appetite of investors.

MAR 10 2023


CERAWEEK-Renewable energy investors squeezed by higher interest rates, costs

Corporations and investors have been pouring money into renewable energy projects, seeing an opportunity to grasp the Holy Grail of socially conscious investing: do good while doing well.

MAR 10 2023


US government appeals approval of Voyager sale to Binance.US

The U.S. Department Justice has appealed a court order approving Voyager Digital's bankruptcy plan, creating a new hurdle for the crypto lender's plan to sell its assets and transfer its customers to Binance.US in a deal valued at $1.3 billion.

MAR 10 2023


Silicon Valley Bank client dashboard down - source

A client dashboard on Silicon Valley Bank's website, which is supposed to show account balances and money transfers, was down on Friday afternoon, a UK-based client of the bank told Reuters. (Reporting by Greg Roumeliotis in New York, Editing by Louise Heavens)

MAR 10 2023


EXCLUSIVE-Malaysia's Edotco, backers plan stake sales in hot telco towers market -sources

Asia-focused telecoms tower firm Edotco Group, its Malaysian parent Axiata and a Japanese backer are in talks with investors for stake sales, in a deal that could raise about $1.2 billion, four sources familiar with the matter said.

MAR 10 2023


UPDATE 2-Retailer Casino in talks to team up with Teract, posts lower annual profit

Confident to complete 4.5 bln euros disposal plan by end-2023

MAR 10 2023


UPDATE 1-Chip equipment maker ASMPT draws takeover interest - Bloomberg News

Semiconductor and electronics equipment maker ASMPT Ltd is attracting takeover interest from private-equity companies, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

MAR 10 2023


Chip equipment maker ASMPT draws takeover interest - Bloomberg News

Semiconductor equipment maker ASMPT Ltd is attracting takeover interest from private-equity companies, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

MAR 10 2023


UPDATE 10-Silicon Valley Bank scrambles to reassure clients after 60% stock wipe-out

SVB Financial Group scrambled on Thursday to reassure its venture capital clients their money was safe after a capital raise led to its stock collapsing 60% and contributed to wiping out over $80 billion in value from bank shares.

MAR 09 2023


UPDATE 2-3D printer maker Nano offers $1.1 bln for remaining stake in Stratasys

Nano Dimension Ltd offered to buy the remaining stake in Stratasys Ltd it does not already own for about $1.1 billion, as the Israeli firm looks to scale up its 3D printing business with the acquisition of the larger and older rival.

MAR 09 2023


Nano Dimension makes offer to buy Stratasys for $1.1 bln

Israeli 3D printer maker Nano Dimension Ltd said on Thursday it has made an offer to buy the remaining shares of Stratasys Ltd it does not already own for about $1.1 billion in cash. (Reporting by Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)

MAR 09 2023


UPDATE 2-US FTC will seek to stop ICE from buying Black Knight

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Thursday said it would take action aimed at stopping New York Stock Exchange parent Intercontinental Exchange from acquiring mortgage data vendor Black Knight in a $13.1 billion deal.

MAR 09 2023


ANALYSIS-JetBlue faces 'uphill battle' in merger fight with government

The U.S. Justice Department's complaint aimed at stopping JetBlue Airways Corp from buying rival discount carrier Spirit Airlines Inc will force the companies to explain why very high market shares on some routes will not mean higher prices for consumers.

MAR 09 2023


Bank of America names senior Europe TMT bankers in reshuffle -memo

Bank of America has made a handful of senior appointments within its investment banking team advising European technology, media and telecom (TMT) companies, an internal memo seen by Reuters showed.

MAR 09 2023


Italy's Eni and CFS speed up plans for fusion energy

Italian energy group Eni and U.S.-based Commonwealth Fusion System (CFS) signed a new collaboration agreement on Thursday to accelerate the industrialisation of nuclear fusion energy.

MAR 09 2023


EXCLUSIVE-C.H. Robinson in advanced talks to name Barber as new CEO

C. H. Robinson Worldwide , the largest U.S. freight broker, is in advanced talks to name former United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) chief operating officer Jim Barber as chief executive officer after the departure of Bob Biesterfeld, two sources familiar with the discussions said.

MAR 09 2023


EXCLUSIVE-C.H. Robinson closes in on naming Barber as new CEO

C. H. Robinson Worldwide , the largest U.S. freight broker, is in advanced talks to name former United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) chief operating officer Jim Barber as chief executive officer after the departure of Bob Biesterfeld, two sources familiar with the discussions said.

MAR 09 2023


UPDATE 2-Credit Suisse cuts most Japan investment banking staff -sources

Credit Suisse Group has cut most of the 20-plus jobs at its investment banking division in Japan, three people familiar with the matter said, as the embattled Swiss bank revamps its business globally.

MAR 09 2023


UPDATE 1-Reliance Jio to buy U.S.-based Mimosa Networks for $60 mln

Jio Platforms, owned by Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd, will buy communications equipment maker Mimosa Networks for $60 million to bolster its expanding 5G and broadband services, the companies said on Thursday.

MAR 09 2023


Reliance Jio's Radisys to buy Mimosa Networks for $60 mln

Radisys Corp, a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd owned Jio Platforms, will buy Mimosa Networks from U.S.-based IT services company Airspan Networks Holdings Inc for $60 million on a debt-free, cash-free basis, the companies said on Thursday. (Reporting by Yagnoseni Das in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)

MAR 08 2023


UPDATE 1-CERAWEEK-Collapse in US natgas prices dents market for shale deals

This year's freefall in U.S. natural gas prices has upended the acquisitions market for gas producers and spooked investors that lined up to buy when prices were much higher.

MAR 08 2023


UPDATE 1-Uber explores logistics unit sale, IPO - Bloomberg News

Uber Technologies Inc is exploring whether to spin off its Uber Freight logistics unit in a sale or as a separate publicly traded firm, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

MAR 08 2023


CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Microsoft tells UK it will license 'Call of Duty' to Sony for 10 years Microsoft said it would license Activision Blizzard's "Call of Duty" (CoD) to Sony for 10 years to address concerns raised by Britain over its $69 billion takeover of the games maker, according to a document published by the regulator.

MAR 08 2023


CERAWEEK-Collapse in US natgas prices dents market for shale deals

This year's freefall in U.S. natural gas prices has upended the acquisitions market for gas producers and spooked investors that lined up to buy when prices were much, much higher.

MAR 08 2023


US lawsuit challenging JetBlue's Spirit deal assigned to new judge

The U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit seeking to halt JetBlue Airways Corp's planned $3.8 billion acquisition of ultra-low cost carrier Spirit Airlines Inc was reassigned on Wednesday to a judge known for trying to speed cases along to trial.

MAR 08 2023


JetSMART gets Colombia's nod to start domestic certification process

JetSMART Airlines has obtained a green light from Colombia's civil aviation regulator to start a process that would allow it to operate as a domestic carrier in the South American country, the Civil Aviation Authority said.

MAR 08 2023


Russia-based Insight Group acquires Deere & Co leasing arm

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MAR 08 2023


UPDATE 2-Solenis to take disinfectant maker Diversey private in $4.6 bln deal

Specialty chemicals maker Solenis will buy disinfectant maker Diversey Holdings Ltd in an all-cash deal valued at $4.6 billion including debt, the companies said on Wednesday.

MAR 08 2023


SoftBank-backed OakNorth leans towards U.S. IPO in overseas push

OakNorth is leaning towards the United States for a prospective stock market listing, as the British bank considers ways to grow in the world's largest economy, including securing a local U.S. financial licence, chief executive Rishi Khosla told Reuters.

MAR 08 2023


Solenis to take cleaning products maker Diversey private in $4.6 bln deal

Specialty chemicals maker Solenis will buy disinfectant maker Diversey Holdings Ltd in an all-cash deal valued at $4.6 billion including debt, the companies said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Arunima Kumar in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath)

MAR 08 2023


Bertarelli-backed Volta Trucks seeks $264 mln in pre-IPO round, says CEO

Volta Trucks, the electric-truck maker backed by billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli, is in advanced discussions to raise as much as 250 million euros ($263.58 million), its CEO told Reuters.

MAR 08 2023


UPDATE 1-JetBlue CEO defends Spirit deal, says passengers will save money

JetBlue Chief Executive Robin Hayes strongly defended the airline’s $3.8 billion plan to buy ultra-low cost carrier Spirit Airlines despite the Justice Department's lawsuit Tuesday challenging the deal.

MAR 07 2023


EXCLUSIVE-Activist Legion Partners nominates 4 directors at Primo Water -letter

Activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management is pushing for four new directors to join Primo Water Corp's board, arguing they could help the water company's share price triple over five years.

MAR 07 2023


UPDATE 2-Australia's Carsales.com to raise $329 mln for bigger stake in Brazil's Webmotors

Australian online auto classifieds firm Carsales.com Ltd said on Wednesday it was seeking to raise A$500 million ($329.40 million) to buy an extra 40% stake in Brazil-based automotive digital marketplace Webmotors SA.

MAR 07 2023


JetBlue CEO defends Spirit deal, insists passengers will save money

JetBlue Chief Executive Robin Hayes strongly defended the airline’s $3.8 billion plan to buy Spirit Airlines despite the Justice Department's lawsuit Tuesday challenging the deal.

MAR 07 2023


ANALYSIS-US lawsuit to block JetBlue-Spirit merger casts chill over future airline deals

A U.S. federal lawsuit to block JetBlue Airways Corp's purchase of Spirit Airlines has raised hurdles for future airline deals, making it harder for companies to pursue growth and manage costs.

MAR 07 2023


UPDATE 1-U.S. bankruptcy judge approves Binance.US $1.3 bln deal for Voyager

Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital received court approval on Tuesday to sell its assets and transfer its customers to Binance.US in a deal valued at $1.3 billion, but the company faces additional hurdles before the sale becomes final.

MAR 07 2023


U.S. bankruptcy judge approves Binance.US $1.3 bln deal for Voyager

Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital received court approval on Tuesday to sell its assets and transfer its customers to Binance.US in a deal valued at $1.3 billion, but the company faces additional hurdles before the sale becomes final. (Reporting by Dietrich Knauth)

MAR 07 2023


UPDATE 3-Black Knight sells unit to address FTC concerns on ICE deal

NYSE-owner Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) and Black Knight Inc on Tuesday agreed to sell one of the mortgage data vendor's units to quell antitrust concerns, but said they would take the battle to court to save the deal, if necessary.

MAR 07 2023


UPDATE 5-US sues to stop JetBlue's deal for Spirit, cites consumer harm

The U.S. Justice Department filed suit on Tuesday to stop JetBlue Airways Corp from buying Spirit Airlines Inc, saying the planned $3.8 billion merger "will lead to higher fares and fewer seats, harming millions of consumers on hundreds of routes."

MAR 07 2023


IT services firm DXC says it terminated potential takeover talks

DXC Technology said it had terminated discussions regarding a potential takeover of the IT services company, citing the unnamed buyer's challenges in raising necessary capital amid current market conditions.

MAR 07 2023


TIMELINE-DoJ sues to block JetBlue, Spirit Airlines merger

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit to stop JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying that the planned merger "would put travel out of reach for many cost-conscious travelers". JetBlue prevailed in a months-long bidding war for Spirit Airlines after the ultra-low-cost carrier accepted its $3.8 billion merger offer in late July last year but the acquisition had been expected to face a tough antit

MAR 07 2023


EXCLUSIVE-Coupons.com owner Quotient Technology explores a sale -sources

Quotient Technology Inc, the parent of Coupons.com, is exploring options that include a sale of the company as it grapples with a collapse in advertising revenue, according to people familiar with the matter.

MAR 07 2023


ICE lowers valuation of Black Knight by 10% under amended deal

Exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange Inc has agreed to cut the valuation of the mortgage software firm Black Knight by 11% to $11.7 billion under an amended deal, the companies said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Niket Nishant in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

MAR 07 2023


Qatar Airways CEO calls Airbus legal settlement 'win-win'

The head of Qatar Airways on Tuesday called a recent legal settlement with Airbus a "win-win" for both sides, adding he looked forward to a strong partnership with the planemaker.

MAR 07 2023


Tencent-backed Airwallex secures e-payment license in China

Australian fintech company Airwallex said on Tuesday it has secured an online payment business license in China by acquiring Chinese company Guangzhou Shang Wu Tong Network Technology. The Tencent-backed firm also said it has become a third-party payment provider in China, gaining greater access to the local market.

MAR 07 2023


UPDATE 2-Australia's InvoCare receives $1.22 bln bid from TPG; shares soar

Australian funeral services provider InvoCare Ltd said on Tuesday it received a non-binding takeover offer from U.S. private equity firm TPG Global for A$1.81 billion ($1.22 billion), sending its shares 39.1% higher.

MAR 06 2023


UPDATE 1-Paramount Global mulls sale of majority stake in BET -source

Paramount Global is mulling the possible sale of a majority stake in BET Media Group, which includes the BET cable network, BET Studios and VH1, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

MAR 06 2023


WeightWatchers to buy Sequence telehealth, enter obesity drug prescription business

WW International Inc, known as WeightWatchers, said on Monday it is acquiring subscription telehealth platform Sequence, moving the weight-loss program operator into the obesity drug prescription business.

MAR 06 2023


UPDATE 4-JetBlue, Spirit deal faces 'high likelihood' of U.S. lawsuit

JetBlue Airways Corp said on Monday it believes there is a "high likelihood" the U.S. Justice Department will file an antitrust lawsuit this week to block its $3.8 billion takeover of low-cost rival Spirit Airlines Inc.

MAR 06 2023


UPDATE 6-Altria to revive vaping push with $2.8 bln NJOY bid after Juul fiasco

Altria Group Inc said on Monday it would buy startup NJOY Holdings Inc for about $2.75 billion in cash, in a fresh bet by the Marlboro maker on the e-cigarette market after losing billions through its investment in Juul.

MAR 06 2023


U.S. DOJ may sue to block JetBlue's $3.8 bln Spirit deal - Bloomberg News

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is expected to file an anti trust lawsuit to block a $3.8 billion merger between low-cost carriers JetBlue Airways Corp and Spirit Airlines Inc, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. (Reporting by Shivansh Tiwary in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)

MAR 06 2023


Permira studying Gruppo Florence's books for possible buy-sources

Gruppo Florence, a hub of Italian clothing manufacturers that supply top luxury brands, has given private equity firm Permira access to its books to facilitate a potential sale, two sources close to the matter said on Monday.

MAR 06 2023


UPDATE 1-Qualtrics gets $12.4 bln buyout offer from Silver Lake, Canada's CPPIB

Software maker Qualtrics International Inc said on Monday it has received a $12.4 billion go-private offer from private equity firm Silver Lake Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).

MAR 06 2023


Qualtrics gets $12.4 bln buyout offer from Silver Lake, Canada's CPPIB

Software maker Qualtrics International Inc said on Monday it had received a $12.4 billion buyout offer from private-equity firm Silver Lake Management and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).

MAR 06 2023


UPDATE 2-Vistra deepens nuclear push with $3.43 bln deal for Energy Harbor

U.S. energy company Vistra Corp said on Monday it would buy Energy Harbor Corp in a $3.43 billion deal including debt, looking to expand its nuclear power generation capacity.

MAR 06 2023


Vistra to acquire Energy Harbor in multi-billion deal

U.S. energy company Vistra Corp on Monday said it would acquire Energy Harbor Corp to create a subsidiary named Vistra Vision for $3 billion in cash.

MAR 06 2023


REFILE-Altria to buy startup NJOY for $2.8 bln in latest e-cigarette push after Juul blow

Altria Group Inc said on Monday it would acquire e-cigarette startup NJOY Holdings Inc for about $2.75 billion in cash, in the Marlboro maker's latest attempt to tap into a fast-growing market after losing billions through its investment in troubled vaping company Juul. (Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)

MAR 06 2023


EXCLUSIVE-Activist Legion Partners nominates 4 directors at Primo Water -letter

Activist investor Legion Partners Asset Management is pushing for four new directors to join Primo Water Corp's board, arguing they could help the water company's share price triple over five years.

MAR 06 2023

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