The Deal Room: The biggest M&A deal YTD, Shein's London IPO & the role of activist investors
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The year's largest acquisition has taken place between Capital One and Discovery. Explore the deal's rationale and delve into the significant antitrust concerns it has raised. Shein, a fast-fashion powerhouse, is contemplating shifting its initial public offering from New York to London. Is this indicative of London's resurgence as a financial hub, or merely a contingency plan? We examine the pivotal role of activist investors, spotlighting developments at Disney, where Blackwells Capital is advocating for the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer to spearhead a technology-focused transformation. *** Want to experience what it would be like to work as a global M&A adviser and showcase your talent to UBS? Join our next free simulation www.amplifyme.com/mafa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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