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Which mega deals hit the headlines this week? An all-American story: domestic investments in pet care, transport and retail, plus major foreign buyers looking for specialist chemicals and industrial software. Swipe to find out more.

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What were this week’s biggest deals? An Australian telecoms divestment and some contrasting European tales: a pharma expansion, an education buyout, and a move into hot beverages. Swipe to find out more.

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Which megadeals made the news this week? A varied selection with a focus on energy, including an oil company diversifying into chemicals, consolidation in the European gas market, and a meter maker proving that climate change is now a driver for fund managers. Swipe to find out more.

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What has the M&A Community team been reading this week? Our selection of top posts includes a useful list of M&A terminology, a helpful explanation of venture capital, and an overview of M&A in the food and drink sector. A new KPMG report looking at how M&A can be more agile and data-driven without compromising on due diligence or value creation https://lnkd.in/dYmV74cK After a recent flurry of M&A, Roland Berger’s Michelle Briffett asks what’s next for the speciality food and drink sector https://lnkd.in/dnVyve4G A handy glossary of the key terms used in M&A https://lnkd.in/dpD_YBca A comprehensive summary of everything you ever wanted to know about Venture Capital https://lnkd.in/dehPeh2E Finance enthusiast Sanjivanee Khot reveals which sectors are best for PE https://lnkd.in/dAQrUVaS

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What were the biggest deals making the news this week? Not unexpectedly, they include another US energy merger and a cybersecurity assets acquisition, but there were also stories for European gamblers and Canadian sports fans. Swipe to find out more.