Journal Report 12: Today-I-Learn about M&A

The M&A Takeover tactics Although there are many facets to M&A and the industry is constantly evolving, it is important to understand the possible steps an acquirer would take in order to pursue a target business. The early stages are considered friendly, and the latter hostile. Donald DePamphilis, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Other Restructuring Activities. Available…

Ep 108: AirbnBillion

What’s Going On Here? Airbnb welcomed a new $1 billion investment this week as private investors helped the accommodation marketplace #stayhome and #stayalive during the coronavirus pandemic. What Does This Mean? Neither Airbnb nor its two new investors gave all the details, but they did reveal that the investment was a mixture of equity and debt,…

Ep 3: Axel Gets Sprung

What’s Going On Here?The German media giant – Axel Springer saw its shares surge 22% following news that investment firm KKR was looking to take Axel private. What Does This Mean?Despite investing heavily in its more profitable digital offering, tough competition has made Axel Springer’s shares value decreases by 1/4 in the last 12 months….