Finnish smart‑ring maker Oura Inc. is planning a U.S. IPO that could raise as much as $2.2 billion, providing a major capital boost for the health‑tech company and its investors.
Carlyle’s planned purchase of assets from Russian oil giant Lukoil has been stalled for nearly a year while awaiting U.S. government clearance. The delay has caused refineries that depend on the deal to remain idle, exacerbating tightness in the European fuel market as prices rise.
French automotive supplier Forvia SE is considering selling its Japanese unit Clarion Electronics Co. as part of a plan to cut debt and streamline the business.
Aareal Bank is considering buying Hamburg Commercial Bank, with a potential deal expected later this year, although the transaction has not been finalized.
Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com is preparing to submit revised remedy proposals to the European Commission to alleviate competition concerns about its €2.2 billion acquisition of Germany’s Ceconomy, the continent’s largest electronics retailer.
Intesa Sanpaolo shareholders have approved a capital increase for the intended acquisition of Monte dei Paschi, but the historic Italian bank is implementing a defense strategy.
Italian technology group Bending Spoons SpA announced an all‑cash deal to purchase the collaboration software company Miro for $1.36 billion, continuing its recent acquisition spree in the European tech sector.
Poland’s largest drone producer, WB Electronics SA, forecasts strong revenue growth and is preparing for a possible IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.
If BC Partners wins the auction for LIV Golf, it will obtain an asset with a huge capacity to compensate taxes, making tax losses a highly sought‑after asset in sports M&A deals.
Oura Inc., the maker of health and fitness rings, has filed for a US IPO as its revenue has sharply increased, although the company’s losses are also growing.