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Paramount may seek Elon Musk's investment in its $81B Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, stirring CNN staff concerns.

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 7:51 PM · Pluang

Paramount may seek Elon Musk's investment in its $81B Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, stirring CNN staff concerns.

Paramount is reportedly considering asking Elon Musk to invest in its $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to alleviate financial pressure on Larry Ellison, a key backer. While Musk's involvement could boost investor confidence, it is expected to raise concerns among CNN employees regarding potential layoffs and leadership changes. This development follows the recent approval of the deal and coincides with a downturn in Media-sector US stocks.

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Is Perdoceo’s Education (PRDO) Healthcare Bet the Ultimate Value Play?

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 7:49 PM · Insider Monkey

Is Perdoceo’s Education (PRDO) Healthcare Bet the Ultimate Value Play?

Perdoceo Education Corp. (NASDAQ: PRDO) is strategically expanding into high-barrier health sciences education, exemplified by its recent acquisition of South University. The company boasts a strong balance sheet with $734.8 million in cash and is funding this expansion without relying on credit markets. Despite some operational headwinds in other segments and a notable short interest, the stock's single-digit forward P/E suggests a potential value play for long-term investors looking past regulatory timelines and current market skepticism.

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Goldman Sachs shopped CBIZ to 24 other buyers. None made an offer.

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 7:30 PM · Crain's Cleveland Business

Goldman Sachs shopped CBIZ to 24 other buyers. None made an offer.

Goldman Sachs approached 24 potential buyers regarding CBIZ, but none of them made an offer for the company. This suggests a lack of interest despite Goldman Sachs' efforts to find a suitor for CBIZ. The article implies that CBIZ's value or attractiveness to other buyers might be lower than anticipated.

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Marathon Oil stock joins ConocoPhillips after USD 22.5 billion deal

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 7:21 PM · AD HOC NEWS

Marathon Oil stock joins ConocoPhillips after USD 22.5 billion deal

Marathon Oil (US5658491064) became part of ConocoPhillips in November 2024 through a USD 22.5 billion acquisition. As of September 23, 2026, Marathon Oil is no longer a standalone listed company, with its assets and corporate identity now integrated into ConocoPhillips. The transaction, announced in May 2024, concluded six months later, marking the end of Marathon Oil's independent corporate structure.

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Indivior Pharmaceuticals stock reports USD 8.13 special dividend

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 7:17 PM · AD HOC NEWS

Indivior Pharmaceuticals stock reports USD 8.13 special dividend

Indivior Pharmaceuticals has declared a special dividend of USD 8.13 per share, contingent on its planned merger with Supernus Pharmaceuticals. The company also reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue up 13.6% to USD 343 million and adjusted EPS rising 125.5% to USD 1.15, leading to an increased full-year revenue guidance. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record on October 30, 2026, with payment scheduled for November 6, 2026, making the merger's completion a critical value driver for existing shareholders.

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Skyworks Solutions stock reflects USD 22 billion Qorvo merger

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 6:40 PM · AD HOC NEWS

Skyworks Solutions stock reflects USD 22 billion Qorvo merger

Skyworks Solutions stock traded at USD 90.61, 2.36 percent below its yearly high, driven by the anticipated USD 22 billion merger with Qorvo. This merger aims for USD 500 million in synergies over 24-36 months and improved margins, offsetting a recent 3.1 percent revenue decline. The stock's current valuation is closely tied to the successful execution of the Qorvo transaction.

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Peter Beck’s Iridium Deal Faces Its Next Big Test

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 6:20 PM · Yahoo Finance Singapore

Peter Beck’s Iridium Deal Faces Its Next Big Test

Rocket Lab's CEO, Peter Beck, is rebranding the company as a "tier-1 space power" through the acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. The deal, valued at $8.1 billion, brings rockets, spacecraft production, and communications services under one roof, with Iridium shareholders set to vote on the merger on September 24. While Cantor Fitzgerald maintains an "Overweight" rating on Rocket Lab, investors are urged to consider the significant scale of the transaction and potential integration risks, despite the financial structuring and increased hedge fund ownership.

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Columbus Acquisition Schedules Reconvened Shareholders Meeting, $10.79/Share in Trust

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 6:20 PM · TradingView

Columbus Acquisition Schedules Reconvened Shareholders Meeting, $10.79/Share in Trust

Columbus Acquisition (COLA) has announced a reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting for September 28, 2026, to consider the WISeSat.Space combination, following an adjournment on September 10. The company has also set an extended redemption deadline of September 24, 2026, with approximately $10.79 per share remaining in trust. The record date for voting remains August 17, 2026.

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Columbus Acquisition Corp Announces Reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 6:20 PM · Stock Titan

Columbus Acquisition Corp Announces Reconvened Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders

Columbus Acquisition Corp (COLA) has announced that its Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will reconvene on September 28, 2026, to vote on a proposed business combination with WISeSat.Space Corp. Public shareholders have until September 24, 2026, to exercise their redemption rights, with approximately $10.79 per share in trust as of September 23, 2026. The record date for voting remains August 17, 2026, and previously submitted proxies are still valid unless shareholders choose to change or revoke them.

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Adyen snaps up Klarna CFO

mergers_and_acquisitions — September 23, 2026, 6:20 PM · Banking Dive

Adyen snaps up Klarna CFO

Adyen has appointed Niclas Neglén, formerly Klarna's CFO, as its new chief financial officer, with his start date set for February 1. This move fills a vacancy left by Adyen's previous CFO, Ethan Tandowsky, and provides a new role for Neglén following Klarna's August announcement of his departure. Adyen reaffirmed its financial guidance and highlighted Neglén's extensive experience in finance and payments as aligning with the company's growth strategy.

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