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Is Matterport a Worthy Merger Arbitrage Play?

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As a result, the proposed acquisition creates an opportunity known as merger arbitrage -- a short-term investing strategy where you buy stocks of companies trading below their acquisition prices. or more 0.02906 shares Matterport's Merger Arbitrage Opportunity As of this writing, Matterport trades for roughly $4.40

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MNC Capital ups Vista Outdoor bid to $2.5bn

Private Equity Wire

Investment firm MNC Capital has raised its all-cash buyout offer for Vista Outdoor – a provider of shooting and outdoor sports products, to $43 per share, up from its previous offer of $42 per share, valuing the business at $2.51bn, according to a report by Reuters. bn bid for Vista’s ammunition business, Kinetic Group.

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Blackstone makes $1.7bn bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom

Private Equity Insights

Blackstone launched a $1.74bn bid to take Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom private, including a tender offer for a per-share price of 6,060 yen, Infocom said on Tuesday. billion yen in a share buyback after the buyout is completed. billion yen in a share buyback after the buyout is completed. billion yen, Infocom said.

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These 2 Stocks Show Merger Mania Isn't Just for Mondays

The Motley Fool

But in the investment banking world, the best time to finalize potential mergers or acquisitions is over the weekend, as markets aren't open and companies don't have to worry about the potential for leaked information to cause an immediate spike in share prices. With this bid valuing American Equity at $4.3

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Blackstone makes $1.7bn bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom

Private Equity Insights

Blackstone launched a $1.74bn bid to take Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom private, including a tender offer for a per-share price of 6,060 yen, Infocom said on Tuesday. billion yen in a share buyback after the buyout is completed. billion yen in a share buyback after the buyout is completed. billion yen, Infocom said.

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Here's the Latest on Amazon's Acquisition of iRobot at the End of 2023

The Motley Fool

The acquisition has stalled over regulatory concerns, and its initial terms have been amended. Nonetheless, iRobot shares are currently trading 43% below the updated acquisition price, creating a significant merger arbitrage opportunity. A brief timeline of Amazon's proposed acquisition of iRobot In Aug.

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Should You Hold or Fold Amid Microsoft's Bid for Activision Blizzard?

The Motley Fool

regulatory agencies, have cast uncertainty on the merger's future. The acquisition could well elevate Microsoft's standing in the gaming industry as a whole. The Activision Blizzard deal continues to face regulatory hurdles Despite its immense potential, the acquisition faces substantial regulatory obstacles, particularly in the U.K.

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