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ING recently held meetings with Italy's Banca Popolare di Sondrio as part of its efforts to expand in Europe through acquisitions. The talks were at a preliminary stage, and the Dutch bank may ultimately decide not to make an offer. https://lnkd.in/dSUbZnTd #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Bank #Europe

The television production company co-founded by broadcaster Jake Humphrey and ex-racing driver David Coulthard is in discussions with prospective buyers regarding a potential sale. The Whisper Group — launched in 2010 and recipient of a BAFTA for its coverage of the Women’s Euros in 2022 — is collaborating with advisers to explore a deal. https://lnkd.in/dwtugzU9 #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Broadcast #Television

Temasek is considering selling Element Materials Technology, a UK-based testing firm it purchased roughly three years ago, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Singaporean state investment firm, which acquired Element in a transaction that valued the company at over $7bn including debt, is collaborating with advisers to gauge buyer interest, the sources said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the information. https://lnkd.in/dDkufHuV #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Testing

KKR, a private equity firm, and JIC Capital, an investment company, agreed to invest in Topcon Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optical equipment for ophthalmology and surveying, for JPY348bn, according to press releases. You can submit deals you were involved with here: https://lnkd.in/d_Firwmh Topcon Corporation (led by Takeshi Eto) is advised by MUFG. KKR (led by Hiro Hirano) is advised by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (led by Noritaka Kumamoto and Jonathan Stradling), according to press releases and MargerLinks data. https://lnkd.in/dCpYctqH #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Optical #Japan

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Poste Italiane, a service distribution network in Italy, agreed to acquire an additional 25% stake in TIM, an Italian telecommunications company, from Vivendi, a media and entertainment group, for €684m. You can submit deals you were involved with here: https://lnkd.in/d_Firwmh Telecom Italia is led by Pietro Labriola. Poste Italiane is led by Matteo Del Fante. https://lnkd.in/dfvViwtk #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Telecom #Italy

Blackstone Group agreed to acquire a 22% stake in AGS Airports, a platform of high-quality freehold airports providing access to key UK markets, from AviAlliance GmbH, an airport management company, for £235m. You can submit deals you were involved with here: https://lnkd.in/d_Firwmh Blackstone is led by Greg Blank. AviAlliance (led by Gerhard Schroeder) is advised by Santander. https://lnkd.in/dZnvAY7S #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Airports

UBS has received regulatory approval to take full ownership of Beijing-based UBS Securities, marking a key milestone in consolidating its China operations following the merger with Credit Suisse. With clearance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, UBS will acquire an additional 33% stake in the brokerage from Beijing State-owned Assets Management, raising its total stake to 100%, the bank said in a press release. https://lnkd.in/dgABnVgd #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Finance #China

French animal health company CEVA SANTE ANIMALE is nearing completion of a funding round that would value the business at €9bn ($9.7bn). TÉTHYS INVEST, the investment vehicle of the Bettencourt Meyers family, and the Mérieux family are set to increase their stakes, while health-care focused firm ARCHIMED is expected to join as a new investor. https://lnkd.in/ddJF6EEY #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #PrivateEquity #Animals

CoreWeave’s shares closed flat in their Nasdaq debut on March 28 after opening nearly 3% below their offer price, giving the NVIDIA-backed AI infrastructure firm a fully diluted valuation of $23bn. The muted performance may dampen expectations for a broader rebound in IPO activity, as equity markets face ongoing pressure from tariff-related volatility. https://lnkd.in/eJf_9sZE #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #AI #IPO