Topic
Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Acquisitions, mergers, tender offers, asset sales and significant stake changes: a radar of Brazilian corporate deals.
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Starbucks denies takeover talks while market speculates on Chipotle deal
Starbucks issued a statement on Oct. 12 denying any purchase of Chipotle Mexican Grill, responding to reports that it evaluated a deal for the $41 billion restaurant chain. Chipotle shares fell 3% at Monday's New York open while Starbucks rose 1.2%, following a Financial Times report on Oct. 8 detailing potential integration hurdles that could prevent a deal larger than Burger King's $11.4 billion acquisition of Tim Hortons in 2014. The coffee chain insists its sole focus remains on its restructuring plan, while reporting by the British newspaper left disputed whether a formal offer was ever submitted.
- Chipotle has a market capitalization of around $41 billion.
- Starbucks shares rose 1.2% in New York opening trading on Oct. 12, while Chipotle fell 3%.
- A deal would exceed Burger King's $11.4 billion purchase of Tim Hortons in 2014.
Sources:InvestNews
Mergers and acquisitions expand rapidly across companies in Espírito Santo
Corporate merger and acquisition activity recorded strong growth across companies operating in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. The rise reflects accelerated dealmaking trends among regional businesses expanding their operations.
- Espírito Santo recorded an acceleration in regional corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Sources:A Gazeta (ES)
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