(Bloomberg) — Adani Group will consolidate its cement operations by merging two units under Ambuja Cements Ltd. as billionaire Gautam Adani streamlines a business that is vital for India’s infrastructure push. The board of Ambuja Cements Tuesday approved the merger of units Sanghi Industries Ltd. and Penna Cement Industries Ltd. with itself to consolidate the […]
Buying Organic: General Mills Swallows Annie’s For $820 Million
Annie’s may be natural and organic — but it won’t be independent much longer. The specialty food maker announced an agreement today to be sold to giant General Mills for $820 million. The deal consists of $46 per share in cash for Annie’s shareholders, a 37% premium over the stock’s closing price of $33.51 on Monday. Annie’s has […]
M&A Should Be Transformational — Not Transactional
Success in M&A is no longer achieved by following static playbooks; it comes through navigating the dynamic landscape with adaptability. Leaders who embrace uncertainty and adopt an agile approach to M&A integration can achieve the transformative potential that M&A promises. Businesses have considered merger and acquisition (M&A) deals as a viable growth strategy for more than […]
Paine Schwartz Buys Promix
Paine Schwartz Acquires Promix, a High-Growth, Better-for-You Nutrition and Supplements Business NEW YORK, NY – November 26, 2024 – Paine Schwartz Partners, a global leader in sustainable food chain investing, today announced that Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund VI has successfully acquired Promix LLC (“Promix” or the “Company”), a high-growth brand of high-quality protein mixes, nutritional […]
A Better Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions
Twenty years ago, consultants at Bain & Company published a book that explored a dispiriting reality: Although companies spent billions of dollars a year pursuing deals, 70% of mergers and acquisitions wound up as failures. But today those odds have inverted. According to new research by Bain, over the past 20 years firms have done more […]
Packaging giants Amcor and Berry to combine as merger landscape shows signs of heating up
Berry Global Group Inc.’s stock was up 2% Tuesday after the packaging company agreed to be acquired by Amcor PLC for about $8.4 billion in stock, in a sign that an expected surge in big mergers is underway. Amcor, AMCR4.61%, is essentially confirming recent forecasts by Wall Street bankers that major tie-ups to achieve scale […]
Anthesis drives food sustainability through an acquisition
As part of Anthesis’ global growth strategy, the company has acquired a consultancy firm, specialising in Canadian agricultural and food sustainability One of the largest groups of sustainability professionals in the world, Anthesis Group — a certified B corporation — announced the acquisition of a consultancy group, Provision Coalition Inc., which provides expertise dedicated to agri-food business. How […]
How CEO Wellness Impacts Mergers And Acquisitions Outcomes
In business, you’re either evolving or losing ground. The notion of “maintaining” is an illusion: stagnation signals decline in today’s hyper-competitive business environment. For companies focused on expanding market share, growth, or strategic leverage, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are an option. While most people see M&A as a financial transaction and leadership reshuffling, these deals […]
Strategic Growth Approaches: The Pros And Cons Of Acquisitions
While organic growth has long been considered the traditional path to expansion, growing a business through acquisitions has become increasingly popular. There are advantages to this approach and challenges, so it’s vital for business leaders to determine whether or not this route makes sense for their organizations. The Pros Of Acquisitions Expansion Acquiring an established […]
Sustainability, Geographic Expansion, and Expanded Services Drive Waste & Recycling M&A Market
The Waste & Recycling sector continues to consolidate at a solid pace in 2024. Through year-to-date (YTD), the sector has witnessed significant merger and acquisition (M&A) activity driven by several factors, including: (i) sustainability pressure; (ii) geographic expansion and consolidation; and (iii) strategic addition of new service capabilities to enter new markets and drive growth. […]