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AstraZeneca to buy Gracell Technologies for $1.2bn

Dec 27, 2023 | M&A

(Sharecast News) - AstraZeneca on Wednesday said it was buying Gracell Biotechnologies, a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, for $1.2bn. Under the terms of the deal,...

Swisscom weighing offer for Vodafone’s Italian business

Dec 21, 2023 | M&A

(Sharecast News) - Swiss telecommunications firm Swisscom has been mulling over an offer for Vodafone's Italian operations early next year, according to Bloomberg, potentially countering a rival bid from Iliad SA. The potential deal will see Vodafone's mobile service...

SSP expands into Canada, Saudi Arabia

Dec 14, 2023 | M&A

(Sharecast News) - International travel food and beverage outlet operator SSP Group on Thursday said it had expanded into Canada and Saudi Arabia as it pivots to high-growth markets. The company, which owns the Upper Crust and Ritazza brands, said it had bought...

Redde Northgate approaches Halfords over £1.4bn tie up – report

Nov 20, 2023 | M&A

(Sharecast News) - Van rental outfit Redde Northgate has made a £1.4bn merger approach for high street bike and car repair chain Halfords, the Sunday Telehgraph reported, citing unnamed sources. The report stated the duo held detailed talks about a possible tie-up...