The hottest Merger Substack posts right now

The $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger is facing challenges as the Federal Trade Commission and nine states sue to block it due to potential negative impacts on consumer prices and wages.
The case is significant because it involves a novel application of antitrust law, focusing on labor grounds and the impact on union bargaining terms.
The merger's potential consequences, including higher prices and lower wages, have sparked political response from politicians and unions, indicating widespread concern and opposition.

The U.S. government blocked a merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, putting Spirit in trouble.
This is the first time the government has stopped an airline merger.
Spirit Airlines' stock has plummeted after the ruling, and the airline is seeking a refinancing deal to survive.

Orbital Insight's Project Alpha involved a kickoff meeting with Indonesia's State Intelligence Agency and Grandrich Corporation in June.
Orbital Insight's primary revenue source is working with the Indonesian government on a program to track precise locations in the country.
Merger talks are ongoing between Orbital and Steve Wozniak's Privateer, aiming to value Orbital at $20 million in a potentially $90 million merged company.

Unacast and Gravy Analytics agreed to merge.
Executives who sold Jay-Z a failed music streaming platform are part of this merger.
The merged company will focus on location data and intelligence, with Unacast CEO as the new company CEO.

Vince McMahon completes a successful comeback with a strategic business deal.
The merger between WWE and UFC aims at maximizing synergy and reducing redundancies.
The merger raises concerns about potential negative impacts on competition and brand dilution.

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