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Author: Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted

Vyas Tungaturti is an M&A advisor with nearly two decades on the execution side of deals: first at Deloitte Consulting, then, since 2018, as an independent advisor to Big 4 firms on due diligence, integration and carve-outs across more than 50 transactions. He founded CorpDev.Org, runs CogTech, and builds Kai, AI-native due diligence for M&A and PE teams: upload a data room and within hours Kai has read every document, found every risk and opportunity, priced with evidence, and traced every figure to its source.
How a Chatbot Broke Up a Corporate Marriage: A Cautionary Tale from Delaware

How a Chatbot Broke Up a Corporate Marriage: A Cautionary Tale from Delaware

  • May 15, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
TL;DR In March 2026, the Delaware Court of Chancery ruled in *Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Krafton, Inc.* that ChatGPT logs were discoverable evidence of a breach of M&A covenants. Krafton's CEO...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
The $15 Billion Rebuff: Why Brown-Forman’s “Family Wall” Blocked Sazerac’s Whiskey Empire

The $15 Billion Rebuff: Why Brown-Forman’s “Family Wall” Blocked Sazerac’s Whiskey Empire

  • May 15, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
In a move that has sent ripples through the global spirits market, Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) has formally rejected a $15 billion unsolicited takeover bid from its Louisville...
Posted in Consumer and Industrial
Papa John’s Shares Jump as Largest Franchisee Nadeem Bajwa Joins $1.5 Billion Takeover Bid

Papa John’s Shares Jump as Largest Franchisee Nadeem Bajwa Joins $1.5 Billion Takeover Bid

  • May 15, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
Shares of Papa John’s International Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) surged in late trading on May 14, 2026, following reports that the company’s largest U.S. franchisee, Nadeem Bajwa, has joined a private...
Posted in Consumer and Industrial
The M&A Integration Trap: Why Microsoft’s CISO Is Delaying the “Day One” Handshake

The M&A Integration Trap: Why Microsoft’s CISO Is Delaying the “Day One” Handshake

  • May 15, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
For decades, the gold standard of a successful merger or acquisition was "Day One Connectivity"—the seamless, immediate union of two corporate networks to unlock rapid synergies. However, as the...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Akamai Secures AI-Ready Future with $205 Million LayerX Acquisition

Akamai Secures AI-Ready Future with $205 Million LayerX Acquisition

  • May 15, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
TL;DR Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced on May 14, 2026, its definitive agreement to acquire Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity firm LayerX for approximately $205 million. The valuation...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Exclusive: Uber Pursues Multi-Billion Dollar Aggregation Strategy in South Korea with Baemin and Kakao Mobility Bids

Exclusive: Uber Pursues Multi-Billion Dollar Aggregation Strategy in South Korea with Baemin and Kakao Mobility Bids

  • May 13, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
TL;DR Uber is pursuing a dual-acquisition strategy in South Korea, targeting food delivery leader Baedal Minjok (Baemin) and ride-hailing giant Kakao Mobility. The proposed Baemin acquisition,...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
EQT Launches $3.76 Billion Take-Private Bid for Kakaku.com as Japan Deal Activity Hits Fever Pitch

EQT Launches $3.76 Billion Take-Private Bid for Kakaku.com as Japan Deal Activity Hits Fever Pitch

  • May 13, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
TL;DR Swedish private equity firm EQT AB has launched a ¥593.5 billion ($3.76 billion) tender offer to take Japanese internet company Kakaku.com private. Announced on May 13, 2026, the offer is...
Posted in Private Equity
SoftBank’s AI Ambitions Intensify: The Strategic Logic Behind the Failed Arm-Cerebras Bid

SoftBank’s AI Ambitions Intensify: The Strategic Logic Behind the Failed Arm-Cerebras Bid

  • May 13, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
TL;DR SoftBank Group and its subsidiary Arm Holdings reportedly launched an unsuccessful, eleventh-hour bid to acquire AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems ahead of its IPO. The potential offer was in the...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Equinox Gold to Acquire Orla Mining in $5.1 Billion Merger to Create North American Major

Equinox Gold to Acquire Orla Mining in $5.1 Billion Merger to Create North American Major

  • May 13, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
TL;DR Equinox Gold Corp. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Orla Mining Ltd. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion. Under the terms, Orla shareholders will...
Posted in Energy & Utilities
Exclusive: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Wades into $33.4 Billion International Infrastructure Deal, Citing ‘Sovereign Social Risk’

Exclusive: Mayor Zohran Mamdani Wades into $33.4 Billion International Infrastructure Deal, Citing ‘Sovereign Social Risk’

  • May 13, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti, AI-assisted
TL;DR New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is intervening in the $33.4 billion take-private of The AES Corporation by a consortium including GIP, EQT, and the Qatar Investment Authority. Citing the...
Posted in Private Equity

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