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starterstory.com • Business • World
Balltime, an AI-powered volleyball analytics platform, was successfully acquired by Hudl for an eight-figure sum after leveraging community engagement and strategic partnerships for growth.
oglobo.globo.com • Finance • Brazil
BRB and Master's second phase of their transaction involves deciding which assets will be included in the 58% stake purchase.
livemint.com • Business • India
ITC acquires Aditya Birla Real Estate's paper division for ₹3,498 crore, bolstering its paper production capacity while ABREL pivots to focus solely on real estate.
lavozdealmeria.com • Business • Spain
Grupo Olivencia is expanding its presence in Cabo de Gata, Spain, by acquiring the Cala Higuera tourist complex, planning to launch a new project in November 2025.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Finance • Brazil
BRB's acquisition of a 58% stake in Banco Master, which includes the digital bank Will Bank, aims to expand its digital services and customer base in Brazil.
theglobeandmail.com • Business • Canada
The Competition Bureau of Canada is reviewing a potential acquisition of Mountain Equipment Co-op's struggling retail operations by TGI Holding Inc., raising questions about the future of the Canadian outdoor retailer.
techcrunch.com • Technology • World
OpenAI's pursuit of Windsurf for $3 billion follows unsuccessful acquisition talks with Cursor, highlighting the competitive AI coding market.
techcrunch.com • Business • World
Internal Facebook communications reveal Mark Zuckerberg's concerns about Instagram's growth and his consideration of acquiring or stifling the competitor to maintain Facebook's dominance.
theglobeandmail.com • Business • Canada
Tim Gu, a textile executive and real estate investor, is set to acquire a majority stake in the struggling outdoor retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), marking a significant change for the Canadian company.
fashionunited.uk • Business • UK
British childrenswear brand Mori has acquired Kidly, expanding its product offerings and aiming for global growth.
bloomberg.com • Technology • World
OpenAI is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire the AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for approximately $3 billion, marking its largest acquisition yet.
bloomberg.com • Business • World
DoorDash is acquiring the UK-based food delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, expanding its global reach.
bloomberg.com • Technology • World
OpenAI is reportedly acquiring the AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf for $3 billion, its largest acquisition to date.
coindesk.com • Finance • World
Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit marks a significant expansion into the U.S. crypto options market, positioning the company for growth in the burgeoning digital asset sector.
economictimes.indiatimes.com • Business • Sri Lanka
Varun Beverages is acquiring a 50% stake in Sri Lanka's Everest Industrial for $3.75 million to boost its supply chain and market presence.
economictimes.indiatimes.com • Business • India
Shree Cement is exploring the acquisition of two to three cement assets to increase its production capacity and maintain its cost leadership in the Indian market.
nytimes.com • Business • World
The popular film-review platform Letterboxd has been acquired by Tiny, a Canadian public company, marking a significant milestone for the social network.
businessinsider.com • Business • World
OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive's hardware startup, io, for nearly $6.5 billion, marking a significant move into the hardware sector for the AI giant.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
OpenAI's $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive's start-up, IO, aims to create new physical devices for interacting with artificial general intelligence.
smh.com.au • Technology • World
OpenAI's acquisition of Jony Ive's design firm, io, for $6.5 billion combines AI expertise with renowned hardware design talent to create innovative new devices.
diariosur.es • Business • Spain
Malaga businessman Paco Ávila's Olympia Sports acquires Madrid's Ciudad de la Raqueta, marking a strategic move in his plan to consolidate Spain's padel and tennis market.
foodbusiness.nl • Business • Spain
Spanish meat companies Vall Companys, Serlopi, and Grupo Cañigueral acquired Inga Food, Nutreco's Spanish pork subsidiary, marking a strategic shift for Nutreco and expanding Vall Companys' dominance in the Spanish food sector.
velo.outsideonline.com • Technology • World
Strava's acquisition of cycling training app The Breakaway signals a strategic shift towards AI-powered training and subscription revenue.
valor.globo.com • Business • Brazil
CMA Terminals Atlantic, the controlling shareholder of Santos Brasil, has filed a request with the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) to launch a tender offer to delist the port company from the B3.
smh.com.au • Business • USA
Charter Communications and Cox Communications' merger, facilitated by a letter described as a 'love letter,' combines two major US cable providers due to the increased scale and scope in the cable industry.
linforme.com • Business • France
Maus Frères sold The Kooples brand to Verdoso after significant financial losses, despite its past success.
dallasnews.com • Finance • World
Spirit Realty Capital Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment firm, will be acquired by Realty Income Corp. in a $9.3 billion all-stock deal, creating a combined entity valued at $63 billion.
bangordailynews.com • Business • Maine
Sweet Cheeks Bakery, a popular Maine bakery, is purchasing Glenn's Place restaurant in Bucksport, adding breakfast to its menu and renaming it Sweet Cheeks Diner.
thurgauerzeitung.ch • Business • Switzerland
After 133 years as a family-run business, the Swiss mill E. Zwicky AG is being acquired by Groupe Minoteries SA due to a lack of family succession.
bangordailynews.com • Business • Maine
Two iconic Maine restaurant chains, Anglers and Governor's, are now under the same ownership after a seasoned restaurateur acquired Anglers from its longtime owner.
irishtimes.com • Business • UK
Poundland, a UK discount retailer, was sold for less than £1 to Gordon Brothers, an investor specializing in distressed assets, due to financial struggles and challenges in the UK retail market.
nytimes.com • Technology • World
Microsoft acquired Groove Networks, founded by software pioneer Ray Ozzie, making him one of Microsoft's chief technical officers.
page.ke • Technology • World
Microsoft acquired Groove Networks, a company founded by Ray Ozzie, creator of Lotus Notes, expanding Microsoft's capabilities in collaborative software.