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Fifth Third Announces Acquisition of DTS Connex, Adding Scale, Innovation in Cash Management

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced its acquisition of DTS Connex, a leader in cash management software solutions for multi-location businesses such as retailers...

How does this deal position Fifth Third against competitors in the commercial payments and cash logistics space? What synergies and cost savings does Fifth Third expect from integrating DTS Connex’s cash‑management technology? How will the acquisition of DTS Connex affect Fifth Third’s revenue and earnings forecasts?

Symbol: FITB

6 days ago

Mural Oncology Announces Entry into Agreement to be Acquired by XRA 5 Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of XOMA Royalty for between $2.035 and $2.24 in Cash per Share

WALTHAM, Mass. and DUBLIN and EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mural Oncology plc (Nasdaq: MURA), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company (“Mural”), and XOMA Royalty Corpora...

How will the acquisition impact XOMA Royalty’s balance sheet, earnings per share, and overall valuation post‑deal? What are the key closing conditions and regulatory approvals required, and what is the timeline for completion? What premium is being offered over MURA's current share price and how does it compare to recent biotech acquisition premiums?

Symbol: MURA

6 days ago

Mural Oncology Announces Entry into Agreement to be Acquired by XRA 5 Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of XOMA Royalty for between $2.035 and $2.24 in Cash per Share

WALTHAM, Mass., DUBLIN, Ireland and EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mural Oncology plc (Nasdaq: MURA), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company (“Mural”), and XOMA Royalty C...

What are the key closing conditions, regulatory approvals, and shareholder vote timelines that could affect the timing and certainty of the transaction? How does this acquisition valuation compare to recent comparable deals in the immuno‑oncology sector and to Mural's intrinsic valuation metrics? What is the expected impact of the $2.035-$2.24 per share cash offer on Mural Oncology's current stock price and trading volume?

Symbol: MURA

6 days ago

Guess? Co-Founders Maurice and Paul Marciano and CEO Carlos Alberini Partner with Authentic Brands Group to Take Guess? Private

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement for certain existing Guess? shareholders (collectively, the “Rolling Stockholders”), incl...

When is the expected closing date for the deal and what regulatory or financing hurdles could delay it? What are the terms of the partnership with Authentic Brands Group and how might it impact Guess?'s future growth and brand strategy? How will the take‑private transaction affect Guess?'s valuation and potential upside for current shareholders?

Symbol: GES

6 days ago

HONEYWELL ACQUIRES SPARKMETER'S DATA PLATFORM AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES TO STRENGTHEN ITS PORTFOLIO OF UTILITY SOLUTIONS

Expands Honeywell's Smart Energy Portfolio and Builds on Existing Capabilities of Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Utilities CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) t...

How does this acquisition position Honeywell relative to other utility-focused technology providers and could it lead to market share gains? What are the expected integration costs and timeline, and how might they impact quarterly earnings? How will Honeywell's acquisition of Sparkmeter's data platform affect HON's revenue growth and margins in the near term?

Symbol: HON

6 days ago

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Grundfos successfully completes acquisition of US water treatment company

The acquisition of Newterra enhances Grundfos' water treatment portfolio and is yet another important step towards Grundfos' ambition to become a global leader in water treatment HOUSTON, Aug. 20, ...

Will the deal increase Grundfos' leverage or require additional financing, and how might that impact its credit profile? What synergies and cost savings are expected from integrating Newterra's technology into Grundfos' portfolio? How will the acquisition affect Grundfos' earnings forecasts and valuation?

Symbol: GRU

6 days ago

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Scope Technologies to Acquire Cloud Codes, Expanding Quantum-Secure Authentication & Storage Ecosystem

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scope Technologies Corp. (CSE: SCPE) (OTCQB: SCPCF) (FSE: VN8) ("Scope Technologies" or the "Company") announced it has entered into an as...

How might this deal influence Scope's valuation multiples relative to peers in the cybersecurity and quantum security sectors? What synergies and cost savings are expected from integrating Cloud Codes' quantum-secure authentication into Scope's existing portfolio? How will the acquisition affect Scope Technologies' revenue growth and profitability projections?

Symbol: SCPE

6 days ago

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Dayforce and Thoma Bravo Discussing Possible Acquisition

MINNEAPOLIS and TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dayforce, Inc. (NYSE: DAY; TSX: DAY), a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, announced today that i...

What regulatory, financing, or integration risks could affect the completion of the deal and its long‑term performance? How does the $70 per‑share offer compare to Dayforce’s current valuation and recent trading range? What is the likely short‑term impact of the acquisition talks on Dayforce’s share price?

Symbol: DAY

6 days ago

Shineco Unveils World's First On-Chain Cell Asset Tokenization Platform; Strategic Acquisition Expands Global Blockchain-Biotech Network

BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shineco Inc. ("Shineco" or the "Company"; NASDAQ: SISI), a leading innovator in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, today announced the execution...

How does Shineco's new blockchain-biotech strategy compare to similar initiatives by competitors, and what are the implications for market share and competitive advantage? What potential regulatory or compliance risks are associated with tokenizing biological assets, and how might they impact the company's valuation? How will the acquisition and the on-chain cell asset tokenization platform affect Shineco's revenue growth and profitability outlook?

Symbol: SISI

6 days ago

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Foundation Building Materials, Building Products Distribution Company Owned By American Securities and CD&R, To Be Sold To Lowe's In $8.8 Billion Transaction

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Securities LLC ("American Securities") and CD&R today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell Foundation Building Materials,...

How does this transaction compare to recent M&A activity in the home‑improvement sector, and what implications does it have for Lowe's valuation relative to its peers? What specific synergies and cost savings does Lowe's anticipate from integrating FBM, and how are they reflected in the purchase price? How will the $8.8 billion acquisition of FBM impact Lowe's earnings per share and revenue guidance in the upcoming quarters?

Symbol: LOW

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