Global M&A And Buybacks
Paramount faces state lawsuits over its Warner Bros merger while Eurobank executes share buybacks and Japanese investors acquire Australian real estate assets.
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- MARKETPadini Holdings former CEO and CFO detained in RM370 million acquisition probe
Malaysian anti-corruption authorities have arrested the fashion retailer's top executives over alleged abuse of power in a plantation share deal, escalating a regulatory crisis that previously saw the company's bank accounts frozen.
Asharq Al-Awsat (English) - MARKETParamount CEO Ellison claims political motives behind Warner Bros. merger opposition
David Ellison argues the legal pushback against the $110 billion deal is driven by politics rather than antitrust concerns, as state attorneys general escalate their challenge.
Asharq Al-Awsat (English) - DATAZalando shares plunge 9% as retailer narrows 2026 profit outlook
The European e-commerce giant forecasts revenue and growth in the lower half of its prior range, signaling persistent margin pressure in a softening consumer environment.
CNN Indonesia (Ekonomi) - MARKET001790.KS (001790.KS)
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- MARKETAntigua opposition challenges constitutionality of bank asset transfer bill
Legal scrutiny over the Banking Amendment Bill 2026 raises questions about state authority to seize abandoned assets held by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
Antigua Observer - STATEMENTParker
“strategic economic development initiatives”
in: Antigua opposition challenges constitutionality of bank asset transfer - STATEMENTParker
“The government can't just look on people's things and think they can come and take it because they can make better use of it,”
in: Antigua opposition challenges constitutionality of bank asset transfer - STATEMENTParker
“Your right is destroyed. I do not agree with that,”
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- MARKETIndonesia advances Garuda Indonesia and Pelita Air merger under Danantara
State wealth fund Danantara is pushing to consolidate the national flag carrier with Pertamina's regional subsidiary to strengthen the domestic aviation sector.
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- MARKETAngus Taylor ends One Nation merger talks as Roberts controversy deepens
The opposition leader's decision to halt coalition discussions coincides with fresh claims that a One Nation senator described pandemic deaths as staged, complicating Hanson's political trajectory.
PBS NewsHour - STATEMENTRoberts
“gave Morrison his money”
in: Angus Taylor ends One Nation merger talks as Roberts controversy deepe - STATEMENTRoberts
“from Morrison about the pandemic that was not provided. The senator was contacted about the statements. Complicating the Coalition's scrutiny of Roberts was South Australian Liberal senator Alex Antic, who last week described Roberts as a”
in: Angus Taylor ends One Nation merger talks as Roberts controversy deepe - STATEMENTTaylor
“Taylor said. Taylor said”
in: Angus Taylor ends One Nation merger talks as Roberts controversy deepe - UPDATEEurobank wins Euromoney awards for Cyprus operations and corporate banking
The Greek lender secures top honors in Cyprus, reinforcing its strategic foothold in the island's banking sector amid record deposit growth.
The Japan Times - EVENTU.S. to instate Strait of Hormuz blockade, escalating shipping risks
The move threatens to disrupt a critical global energy chokepoint, adding fresh geopolitical pressure to trade routes already under strain.
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- MARKETParamount-Warner Bros deal faces fresh legal hurdle as dozen US states sue to block merger
The lawsuit from a coalition of state attorneys general adds to regulatory uncertainty for the $110 billion transaction, raising questions about the timeline for closing the media consolidation.
Thisismoney - MARKETParamount-Warner Bros deal faces fresh legal hurdle as dozen US states sue to block merger
The lawsuit from a coalition of state attorneys general adds to regulatory uncertainty for the $110 billion transaction, raising questions about the timeline for closing the media consolidation.
Thisismoney - UPDATEEurobank buys back 2.27 million shares for €9.78 million
The Greek lender's latest repurchase tranche signals continued capital return as it executes its ongoing buyback programme on Euronext Athens.
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- MARKETHydel and Cumberland High Schools Withdraw from Manning Cup Amid Merger Talks
Two St. Catherine institutions will sit out the ISSA competition as they consolidate operations, following earlier Ministry of Education plans to merge the schools.
theSun (The Sun Daily) - MARKETJapanese investors acquire stake in Sydney's World Square office complex for $454 million
Kara Capital advises consortium on landmark Sydney deal, signaling continued Japanese appetite for Australian commercial real estate assets.
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