Zephyr Western Europe M&A Review, October 2018

Western Europe M&A volume and value decline in OctoberPE and VC value increases both month-on-month and year-on-year Both the volume and value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) targeting Western European companies declined in October 2018, according to M&A information collected by Bureau van Dijk, a Moody’s Analytics company, and the leading...

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North American M&A volume the lowest since 2009, value struggles year-on-year

North American PE and VC investment up, boosted by six deals worth more than USD 1bn Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) targeting North American companies remained lacklustre in October as volume fell back once again, according to information collected by Bureau van Dijk, a Moody’s Analytics company, and the leading publisher of company information....

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With March 2019 edging closer, everyone is waiting to see what the effects of the decision to leave the EU will be. For now, uncertainty reigns, with many contractors across the nation speculating about potential far-reaching implications.As a contractor in the UK, you may be wondering whether Brexit will have a positive or negative impact on your job,...

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GDPR Burdens Hinder M&A Transactions in the EMEA Region, According to Merrill Corporation Survey

Merrill Corporation survey highlights future challenges for EMEA dealmakers when complying with regulations, accelerating deals and harnessing the power of data. An increasing number of M&A transactions may be stalling because of concerns over GDPR compliance, according to a survey of EMEA M&A professionals conducted by Merrill Corporation, the...

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BuzzFeed Plans Layoffs as It Aims to Turn Profit

Supported byBuzzFeed Plans Layoffs as It Aims to Turn ProfitImageBuzzFeed News employees last month at the company’s headquarters in New York.CreditCreditDrew Angerer/Getty ImagesBy Edmund LeeJan. 23, 2019BuzzFeed, often hailed as the future of publishing and a leading producer of digital content, plans to lay off 15 percent of its work force,...

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Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Carrie Underwood and former NHL player Mike Fisher welcomed the birth of their second child this week, the country star announced Wednesday on Instagram. Jacob Bryan Fisher was born early Monday morning, she said in the social media post. Underwood included photos of the newborn with members of the family, including 3-year-old Isaiah...

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