Tag: Acquisitions

“Out of a global pandemic came an unusual opportunity and we took it.”

Some companies are bought for huge sums, while other similar ones never get much notice. How to get on the road to the big acquisition.

Mergers and acquisitions are excellent strategies to generate growth. In many cases, the goal is often to create a sustainable competitive advantage or protect market share. However, pursuing a merger or acquisition does have its risks. So here are some key considerations for mergers and acquisitions.

Iconic Australian surf fashion brand Billabong has agreed to buy Californian ‘progressive apparel brand’ RVCA, and plans to add Canadian brand West49 to Billabong’s collection.

National Australia Bank (NAB) through it’s wholly owned subsidiary Great Western Bank (GWB) has announced the acquisition of the failed TierOne Bank (TierOne) from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for a cash payment of approximately US$76 million.

Artis Group, announced today that it has acquired IT services firm Help Base as part of its strategy to rapidly expand its managed services business lines with acquisition and organic growth.