Mergers and Acquisitions
BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell fails with only 25% acceptance
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BBVA's hostile takeover bid (OPA) to absorb Banco Sabadell has failed after 17 months, securing only about 25% acceptance of the capital, below the 30% minimum threshold set. This marks the second failure for BBVA president Carlos Torres, following an unsuccessful attempt in 2020. Rejection from shareholders, regulators, and the Spanish government has shaped the outcome of this banking battle.
Egypt completed eight mergers and acquisitions deals valued at $22 million during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from Ansarada.
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Shares of Japanese chip parts maker Rohm surged 18% on Friday, marking the largest daily gain in 26 years, after receiving an acquisition proposal from auto parts supplier Denso. The stock hit its daily upper limit of ¥3,243 at close in Tokyo. Rohm has not made any specific decisions on the bid, the company stated.
Mergers and acquisitions in the cryptocurrency sector reached an all-time high of $10 billion during the third quarter of 2025, according to a report from Architect Partners. This figure doubles the previous record set earlier this year and marks a thirtyfold increase from the same period in 2024. The surge indicates a break from the industry's previous downturn, signaling greater maturity and integration with traditional finance.
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Videogame giant Electronic Arts is in advanced discussions to be taken private in a deal valued at approximately $50 billion, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal. The potential transaction, which could reshape the gaming industry's landscape, involves negotiations with private equity firms and comes amid broader market volatility in the tech sector. If completed, this would mark one of the largest buyouts in the entertainment software space.