Tag: Acquisition
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PHOTRON LIMITED Expands Portfolio through AOS Technologies AG Acquisition
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PHOTRON LIMITED, a global leader in high-speed and scientific imaging solutions, today announced its acquisition of AOS Technologies AG, a Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of advanced high-speed imaging systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial, and defense markets. Founded in 2002, AOS Technologies has earned worldwide recognition for its engineering innovation, rugged imaging platforms, and application…
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IBM Considers $11 Billion Acquisition of Confluent to Strengthen Cloud and AI Portfolio
IBM is close to finalising a roughly $11 billion acquisition of data-infrastructure firm Confluent, according to a Wall Street Journal report, in what would be the tech giant’s biggest bet yet to strengthen its cloud software and AI ambitions. The deal, which could be announced on December 8, the report noted, would give IBM control…
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Unlocking Opportunities: Netflix’s Strategic Acquisition of Warner Bros.
Netflix, the company that taught us how to binge-watch, is buying Warner Bros. in a $72 billion marriage of the world’s largest streamer and one of the most storied film and television shops. Representational image. The deal—which is expected to close after Warner Bros. Discovery splits its cable networks from its studios and HBO Max…
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Turkey Moves Toward F-35 Acquisition, Potentially Phasing Out Russian S-400 Systems
Turkey’s “S-400 vs F-35 Lightning II” conundrum, which has kept the F-35 stealth fighter from Ankara’s reach, may finally be coming to an end. The condition, however, is unchanged: the S-400 must go. Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Turkey and a close aide to US President Donald Trump, stated that Turkey is closer to removing…
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IAF Seeks Approval for Rafale F4 and F5 Acquisition Amidst France’s Hasty Announcement
A diplomatic misunderstanding regarding a major defence acquisition briefly took centre stage earlier this week, highlighting the sensitivities surrounding India’s military procurement processes. The French Ministry of the Armed Forces was compelled to withdraw a public statement that prematurely confirmed an Indian order for 114 Rafale fighter jets, following a swift intervention by New Delhi.…
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Netflix Agrees to $72 Billion Acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery Studios and Streaming Division
In a seismic shift for the global entertainment industry, Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film studios along with its streaming assets in a landmark $72 billion deal. Announced on December 5, 2025, the acquisition will hand the world’s largest streaming platform control over iconic franchises such as Harry Potter, Game…
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Netflix Responds to Backlash Over Warner Bros Acquisition: ‘We Understand the Business’
“They didn’t really understand what they were buying. We understand these assets that we’re buying, the things that are critical in Warner Bros. are key businesses that we operate in, and we understand. A lot of times, the acquiring company, it was a legacy non-growth business that was looking for sort of a lifeline. That…
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Carl Rinsch Expands Luxury Portfolio with Hermes Mattress Acquisition Following Netflix Investment
After Carl Rinsch got an infusion of $11 million from Netflix to finish his passion project — a futuristic television series — he could sleep well at night. That’s partly because he bought a $439,000 handmade mattress on what prosecutors say was on Netflix’s dime. At Rinsch’s criminal fraud trial in Manhattan federal court on…
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Netflix Secures $59 Billion Loan for Warner Bros Acquisition
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Netflix is relying on one of the largest loans of its kind to finance its $83bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, with a bridge loan led by Wells Fargo to fund the cash portion of…
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Dan Mullen’s Blueprint: Crafting UNLV Through Elite Talent Acquisition
UNLV was already a solid program before Dan Mullen arrived, but this year’s roster has a unique look. With Mullen as the lead insurrectionist, the Rebels (10-2) have used a different kind of strategy to build a loaded roster, raiding the best programs in the country and banding together a group set on beating Boise…