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Author: Vyas Tungaturti

Vyas Tungaturti is a seasoned M&A operator and advisor specializing in large-scale mergers, acquisitions, and private equity due diligence. His experience spans integration and divestiture office leadership, complex cross-border transactions, and the application of AI and machine learning to deal execution. Founder of CorpDev.Org and builder of Kai, an AI due-diligence platform for deal teams, Vyas writes on deal intelligence, value creation, and how AI is reshaping M&A and PE workflows.
DCC Rejects £5 Billion Bid from KKR and Energy Capital: Rebuff Signals Rising Valuation Tensions in UK Infrastructure

DCC Rejects £5 Billion Bid from KKR and Energy Capital: Rebuff Signals Rising Valuation Tensions in UK Infrastructure

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR The board of FTSE 100 energy distributor DCC plc formally rejected a £4.95 billion ($6.2 billion) all-cash takeover proposal from a KKR and Energy Capital Partners consortium on April 30,...
Posted in Private Equity
Nice Ltd. Draws $2.5 Billion Bids for Actimize in High-Stakes Divestiture

Nice Ltd. Draws $2.5 Billion Bids for Actimize in High-Stakes Divestiture

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
In a move that underscores the accelerating consolidation within the global regulatory technology (Regtech) sector, Israeli software powerhouse Nice Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) has reportedly entered the...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Francisco Partners Nears $2 Billion Moneris Acquisition: The Strategic Unbundling of Canadian Banking Assets

Francisco Partners Nears $2 Billion Moneris Acquisition: The Strategic Unbundling of Canadian Banking Assets

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Francisco Partners is in advanced negotiations to acquire Moneris, Canada's largest payment processor, from its joint venture owners Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Bank of Montreal (BMO)...
Posted in Private Equity
UCB Acquires Candid Therapeutics for $2.2 Billion in High-Stakes Bet on ‘Immune Reset’

UCB Acquires Candid Therapeutics for $2.2 Billion in High-Stakes Bet on ‘Immune Reset’

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Brussels-based biopharma UCB will acquire Candid Therapeutics for up to $2.2 billion, comprised of a $2.0 billion upfront cash payment and $200 million in milestones. The deal centers on...
Posted in Healthcare and Life Sciences
Retail’s Flight of Fancy: The Strategic Implausibility of a Crowdsourced Spirit Airlines Buyout

Retail’s Flight of Fancy: The Strategic Implausibility of a Crowdsourced Spirit Airlines Buyout

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
In the wake of Spirit Airlines ceasing operations on May 2, 2026, a grassroots movement dubbed "Spirit 2.0" has emerged, capturing the imagination of retail investors and the scrutiny of Wall...
Posted in Consumer and Industrial
GameStop’s $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay: A Bold Gambit to Reclaim Retail Dominance

GameStop’s $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay: A Bold Gambit to Reclaim Retail Dominance

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) has launched an unsolicited $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) for $125.00 per share, representing a 46% premium. The offer is structured as a...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Cohere Finalizes $20 Billion Merger with Aleph Alpha to Form ‘Transatlantic AI Powerhouse’

Cohere Finalizes $20 Billion Merger with Aleph Alpha to Form ‘Transatlantic AI Powerhouse’

  • April 25, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Toronto-based Cohere Inc. has agreed to merge with Germany’s Aleph Alpha, valuing the combined entity at approximately $20 billion. Structured as an acquisition, Cohere shareholders will own...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Velocity in Mid-Market PE: Waterland’s €4.6 Billion Raise Signals LP Appetite for Proven Consolidation Plays

Velocity in Mid-Market PE: Waterland’s €4.6 Billion Raise Signals LP Appetite for Proven Consolidation Plays

  • April 25, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Waterland Private Equity achieved a final close of €4.6 billion across two funds, WPEF X (€4B) and WPF II (€600M), in less than four months, announced April 24, 2026. Both funds hit...
Posted in Private Equity
Thoma Bravo Nears Handover of Medallia to Creditors After $5.1 Billion Equity Wipeout

Thoma Bravo Nears Handover of Medallia to Creditors After $5.1 Billion Equity Wipeout

  • April 23, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Thoma Bravo is handing control of customer experience software firm Medallia to its creditors, wiping out approximately $5.1 billion in equity value from its 2021 take-private deal. The...
Posted in Private Equity
A $10 Billion Call Option: SpaceX and Cursor Redefine Strategic M&A in the AI Era

A $10 Billion Call Option: SpaceX and Cursor Redefine Strategic M&A in the AI Era

  • April 23, 2026
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TL;DR On April 22, 2026, SpaceX, through its xAI subsidiary, entered into a unique $10 billion partnership with AI coding platform Cursor. The deal is structured as a 'call option,' where...
Posted in Private Equity

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