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Horizon Investment House Goes Public via 40 Million Shekel Shell Merger
Investment house Horizon is set to merge with the public shell Blue Wave at a 40 million shekel valuation. Founder Itai Lipkovitz will retain a 20% stake as the firm eyes AI integration and further growth.
Discount Bank Announces Merger with Subsidiary Mercantile Bank
Israel Discount Bank announced plans to merge its subsidiary Mercantile Bank to boost operational efficiency, enhance technology investments, and streamline corporate structure.
Rami Levy Real Estate Completes Subsidiary Merger and Expands Holdings
Rami Levy Real Estate completed its merger with subsidiary S.B.H., expanded its contracting operations with the acquisition of Reshit, and secured a massive supermarket lease in Mazkeret Batya.
Israel Weighs Lifting Bezeq Structural Separation to Enable Yes Merger
The Israeli Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Finance are considering lifting Bezeq's structural separation, enabling a full merger with yes and unlocking billions in tax assets.
Tel Aviv Court Rejects Class Action Against Luzon Group Over Tarya Merger
The Tel Aviv District Court rejected a class action against Luzon Group over its 2022 Tarya merger valuation, ruling the claim must proceed as a derivative suit.
Israeli Post-Production Giants Gravity and Shortcut Playground Merge
A major merger in Israel's post-production sector unites Gravity and Shortcut Playground, while corporate updates feature new appointments at CEVA and Shibolet.
Masad Oz and America Israel Sign Full Merger Agreement Ahead of IPO
The Masad Oz Group and America Israel signed a full merger agreement, creating a real estate giant managing projects worth 50 billion shekels with plans for an IPO.
Global Markets Rally as AI Frenzy and Chip Giants Drive Wall Street Higher
Global stock markets rally as tech shares surge on Meta's AI success and chip demand. Oil prices drop, Hollywood merger advances, and Greenland mining stocks soar.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Advance $110 Billion Merger After Settlement
The $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery advances after settling an antitrust lawsuit led by US state attorneys general.
BladeRanger Subsidiary Envoy to Merge into CID HoldCo at $65M Valuation
BladeRanger signed a binding MOU to merge its subsidiary Envoy Technologies into CID HoldCo at a $65 million valuation, marking Shmulik Yanai's third exit in two years.
Chinese Automakers FAW and GAC Plan State-Backed Merger Amid Declining Sales
Chinese automakers FAW and GAC are pursuing state-backed consolidation amid falling sales and profits, a move that could reshape automotive markets, including Israel.
AGTD Merges Megam Food in Strategic Expansion of Its Food Division
AGTD has announced the merger of Megam Food, a specialized institutional food distributor with 25 million shekels in annual revenue, expanding its logistics and retail reach.
65% Stock Jump in 30 Days: LivePerson Approves Merger with SoundHound AI
LivePerson shareholders have voted to approve the acquisition by SoundHound AI. The deal, aimed at strengthening the company's position in the Conversational AI market, is expected to close by September 4, 2026.
Phoenix to acquire 20% stake in Fattal's coworking merger at a valuation of 1.4 billion NIS
Fattal Holdings is merging its ROOMS workspaces with SwitchUp. Following the deal, valued at 1.4 billion NIS, the Phoenix insurance group will hold a 20% stake in the combined entity.
Harel Wiesel and Gad Proper are partners: The surprising beneficiaries of the Dan real estate merger
After selling Dan's transport operations at a profit of over 1 billion shekels, the Value-LBH fund is on its way to creating further value by merging Dan's real estate operations with Donitz. Not only will the fund benefit from the deal, which will yield a 5x return on its money, but so will a series of capital owners such as Harel Wiesel, David Fattal, and Gad Proper.
Four months after being sold: BUYME changes course with a surprising acquisition
The digital gift company is entering the world of customer clubs for the first time and is acquiring an advanced technological platform for managing employee benefits and welfare budgets, which will allow it to expand into new business areas.
2.5 million shekel lawsuit against public company: "The reports did not reflect reality"
A warning letter including a request for approval of a class action, alongside a derivative lawsuit already filed in court, landed on the company's desk, claiming that the figures used to price the merger with Ciphia Vision were inflated and that the allocation ratio was skewed to the detriment of veteran shareholders. The development comes just days after the designated CFO refused to take the...
Further progress towards a deal: Dan Real Estate shareholders to receive one-third of Donitz shares
Donitz has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to merge with Dan Real Estate. Upon completion, Dan's shareholders will hold approximately 33% of the combined company's shares.
Giant deal completed: merger between Donitz Elad and Dan Nadlan
Donitz Elad will receive 100% of Dan Nadlan shares in exchange for share allocation. The Value LBH fund will hold about 16% of Achim shares, while other Dan shareholders will collectively hold 17% of the company's shares.
"Zero truth": Is CNN for sale again — and who benefits from the rumors?
The American media industry is in an uproar: against the backdrop of legal difficulties in the merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, reports have spread that CNN is for sale. Network correspondent Brian Stelter rejected the claims, stating there is "zero truth" in the rumors.
First International Bank to Merge with Technology Subsidiary Mataf
First International Bank has decided to merge its technology subsidiary, Mataf, into its core operations. The bank aims to enhance efficiency and integrate technological development directly into its banking infrastructure.
Hollywood Shake-up: Paramount Studios Faces Significant Changes
Paramount Studios may begin leaving its legendary home as early as October. A federal lawsuit claims the merger will grant the company monopoly power in the film distribution and cable television market.
New Hotel Group Established in Israel: Almog Group and Pera Brand Merge
The Almog Group and partners of the Pera brand have signed a merger agreement to establish Tomiverse Hotels Ltd. The new company will combine financial strength and operational expertise to launch three major projects in Mitzpe Ramon, Tel Aviv, and the Dead Sea by 2027.
The millions Shikun & Binui Energy will pay to retain senior executives
The energy company seeks to grant a bonus of nearly 7 million shekels to its senior managers to ensure they remain until the merger with PowerGen is completed. Additionally, the vesting date for their options will be advanced, allowing them to exercise them as part of the deal.
State to oppose sale of Zim; hearing for FIMI and Germany's Hapag-Lloyd in September
Discussions regarding the $4.2 billion sale of Zim to Germany's Hapag-Lloyd and the FIMI fund are gaining momentum, with current estimates suggesting the deal will not be approved.
A massive $400 billion merger may shake up the pharmaceutical market
Reports of preliminary merger talks between British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and its American competitor Bristol Myers Squibb have sparked significant market interest this week. This is a move that could lead to one of the largest deals in the industry's history, creating a combined company worth approximately $400 billion. Although a senior source denied the existence of the talks and...
Competition Authority approves sale of Hot Mobile at a valuation of 1.8 billion shekels
The Competition Authority has approved the sale of Hot Mobile. The deal now awaits final approval from the Ministry of Communications, which is currently reviewing the merger.
Potential AstraZeneca and BMS Merger: A $400 Billion Pharmaceutical Giant
Reports indicate that pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) are in talks regarding a potential merger. If successful, the deal could create a combined entity with a market capitalization of nearly $400 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in industry history.
Less than a month after it was signed: The G City deal is on the verge of collapse
The G City deal is on the verge of collapse as trust between Chaim Katzman and Tzahi Abu deteriorates rapidly. The parties are in conflict over management control, corporate strategy, and planned executive salary cuts.
Earthquake at Tesla: Elon Musk Examines Closing the Company's Factories
The car company owned by the world's richest man is examining the possibility of selling its Chinese factories. According to reports, the reasons for this are related to regulatory matters and the existing crisis between the USA and China.
Public Transportation Deal: Metropoline Acquires Tnufa
A new acquisition in the public transportation sector unites two operators that have faced sharp criticism and heavy fines from the Ministry of Transport in recent years due to service quality. The details of the deal have not yet been revealed.
Warner acquisition frozen: Paramount may face over a billion dollars in compensation payments
Following a federal court ruling that the deal must be re-examined, Paramount has been forced to halt the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The company is expected to pay a penalty of $7 million per day starting September 30 until a judge rules on the future of the merger. Based on past cases, such proceedings can take many months.