Acquisition
Ziff Davis sells connectivity division to Accenture for $1.2 billion
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Ziff Davis has agreed to sell its connectivity division, including Ookla's Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. The deal encompasses brands like RootMetrics and Ekahau, which generated $231 million in revenue in 2025. Accenture plans to integrate these tools to enhance network optimization for AI and other applications.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is poised to acquire Deutsche Bank's retail operations in India for around Rs 4,500 crore. The deal aims to bolster Kotak's retail lending and deposit base. Deutsche Bank's move aligns with its global strategy to streamline operations.
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Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (COLL) held an investor conference call on March 19, 2026, to discuss its acquisition of AZSTARYS and relevant corporate subsidiaries from Corium Therapeutics. The deal aims to expand the company's position in the ADHD market. Executives including CEO Vikram Karnani joined the call.
Beltone Holding has announced the completion of its acquisition of Baobab Group through its wholly owned subsidiary Beltone Capital for €197.6 million. This marks the company's first cross-border deal and its largest in history, highlighting its commitment to expansion in high-potential markets. The move will extend financial services to seven African countries.
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Netflix has pledged a 45-day theatrical release window for Warner Bros. movies as part of its bid to acquire the studio, amid ongoing tensions with Paramount. This commitment came during a Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee hearing, marking a shift from the streamer's earlier dismissal of theaters as outdated. However, industry leaders question the details and implications of this promise.
iRobot's CEO has assured Roomba vacuum owners that their data will remain in the US following the company's takeover by a Chinese firm. In an exclusive statement, the executive emphasized the company's commitment to data protection as a core business practice.
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Hong Kong-listed UBTech Robotics has agreed to pay nearly US$237 million in cash for a 43% stake in Zhejiang Fenglong to secure key manufacturing capacity as it scales up humanoid robot production.
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