Marmite maker Unilever nears deal to combine food arm with US condiment giant

Spinning off brands such as Hellmann’s, Knorr and Pot Noodle into $60bn entity puts core focus on beauty, personal care and home products

The Guardian
Nexstar Stock Drops Sharply After Judge Puts Brakes On Tegna Merger

Nexstar stock fell sharply on Monday, reflecting investor angst over a federal judge's decision temporarily blocking its $5.2 billion merger with Tegna.

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Due Diligence Consultant: Operational Assessment for M&A

Operational due diligence evaluates if an acquisition target can sustain growth. Assess management depth, processes, and customer concentration risks.

World Consulting Group

China restricts Manus cofounders from leaving country as it reviews Meta deal – report

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Primary Wave Acquires Fellow Indie Music Publisher Kobalt

Independent music publisher Primary Wave is acquiring rival Kobalt, creating a larger player in a sector that is gaining ground in the streaming era.

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Marmite maker Unilever in talks to merge food business with US-based McCormick

Group, which also owns Dove and Hellmann’s, will focus more on personal care products if deal agreed

The Guardian
Night Train Media Exits Stakes In ‘Chess Masters’ Maker Curve, BossaNova Media & Eccho Rights

Herbert L. Kloiber's Night Train Media has sold its stakes in Curve Media, BossaNova Media and Eccho Rights to Serafin Group.

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‘It’s going to upset the balance’: how will Paramount buying Warner Bros change Hollywood?

Warner Bros might have swept the Oscars with Sinners and One Battle After Another, but the impending merger has those in the industry worried about the future

The Guardian