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Blackstone Strategic Partners Closes Largest Infrastructure Secondaries Fund Ever Raised at $5.5 Billion

(NYSE:BX) NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced the final close on $5.5 billion for its latest infrastructure secondaries fund, Strategic Partners Infrastructure IV L.P., and it...

What are the expected yield, cash‑flow timing, and risk profile of the assets underlying SP Infrastructure IV, and how might they influence portfolio allocation and liquidity planning? What does this fund’s size indicate about Blackstone’s competitive positioning versus other major players in the infrastructure secondary market (e.g., KKR, Carlyle, Brookfield)? How will the $5.5 billion raise for Blackstone’s Infrastructure IV secondaries fund affect Blackstone’s share price and valuation metrics in the short term?
Symbol: BX
Fundraising
13 days ago
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Completes Acquisition of Solventum’s Purification and Filtration Business

(NYSE:TMO) WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) (“Thermo Fisher”), the world leader in serving science, today announced the completion of its acquisition of th...

How might this deal reshape Thermo Fisher’s competitive position in the filtration and separation market and influence its valuation multiples relative to peers? When will the acquisition start contributing to earnings per share and does it meet analyst expectations for accretion in FY2025‑26? What are the immediate effects of the $4 billion cash outlay on Thermo Fisher’s balance sheet and short‑term liquidity?
Symbol: TMO
Mergers
13 days ago
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Kinetik Announces the Sale of Its Equity Interest in EPIC Crude Holdings, LP

(NYSE:KNTK) HOUSTON & MIDLAND, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KNTK) (“Kinetik” or the “Company”) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest and direc...

Will the removal of EPIC Crude exposure materially change Kinetik’s commodity‑price sensitivity and long‑term growth strategy, thereby affecting the stock’s risk profile? What valuation multiple did Kinetik achieve for its 27.5 % stake in EPIC Crude compared to recent comparable mid‑stream asset transactions? How will the $500 million cash proceeds and $96 million earn‑out affect Kinetik’s liquidity and near‑term earnings forecasts?
Symbol: KNTK
Mergers
13 days ago
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Mechanics Bank Completes Strategic Merger with HomeStreet, Inc.

(NASDAQ:MCHB) WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mechanics Bancorp (NASDAQ: MCHB), the holding company of Mechanics Bank, today announced the completion of the previously announced strategic me...

What are the potential regulatory or integration risks that could impact the merged company's earnings and share price volatility? How will the combined entity's expanded geographic footprint affect its revenue growth and cost synergies in the short to medium term? What valuation multiples are implied by the merger and how do they compare to peers in the regional banking sector?
Symbol: MCHB
Mergers
13 days ago
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SAP to invest over 20 billion euros in 'sovereign cloud' in boost to Europe's AI ambitions

(NYSE:SAP) German software giant SAP on Tuesday announced it will invest over 20 billion euros into its sovereign cloud capabilities in Europe over the next 10 years.

What are the financing details and expected timeline for the rollout, and how might this influence SAP's cash flow, leverage, and dividend policy over the next decade? What is the competitive landscape in Europe for sovereign cloud and AI services, and how does SAP's commitment compare to rivals like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google? How will the 20‑billion‑euro sovereign cloud investment affect SAP's earnings guidance and valuation multiples?
Symbol: SAP
Investment
13 days ago
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LICT Corporation Announces Acquisition of Gunnison Telephone Company

(LICT) RYE, N,Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LICT Corporation (“LICT”, OTC Pink¼: LICT) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, CentraCom, has agreed to acquire Gunnison Telephone Company (“Gunnison”), l...

How does this deal compare to recent M&A activity in the rural telecom sector and what impact could it have on LICT's valuation relative to peers? What are the potential regulatory hurdles and timeline risks that could delay the December 2025 closing? How will the acquisition of Gunnison Telephone Company affect LICT's revenue growth and earnings forecasts?
Symbol: LICT
Mergers
13 days ago
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