Entreprises
Rockpool Acquisitions’ ELG takeover delayed by funding shortfall
European Lingerie Group failed to secure required investor capital, delaying its reverse takeover by Rockpool and raising recovery risks for the British firm.
Swiss financial planner flags 'fourth pillar' of retirement savings
A Zurich-based financial planner estimates a 40-year-old needs an extra CHF 570,000 to maintain a CHF 100,000 annual retirement income. ETF savings plans and Pillar 3a tax-advantaged accounts cited as key tools.
KKR bids $9 billion for UGI in U.S. energy push
Private equity giant KKR offers $42.50 per share for UGI Corp, a 21% premium, amid rising demand for reliable energy infrastructure. Deal would create a major U.S. utility player.
Genfer Privatbank Hinduja wechselt zu ARYA, ernennt neuen CEO
Das traditionsreiche Schweizer Private-Banking-Haus Hinduja Banque Privée wird als ARYA Banque Privée neu positioniert, mit modernisierter Führung und einer produktorientierten Strategie. Pascal Botteron übernimmt die CEO-Rolle.
Raiffeisen ex-CEO Vincenz awaits appeal verdict in Zurich
Former Raiffeisen and Aduno executives face reduced sentences after appeal hearing highlights disputes over hidden stakes, loan payments and alleged financial harm.
Sequoia, Khosla and Y Combinator lead 2026 unicorn investor rankings
Crunchbase data shows 250 new unicorns in 2026, with Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator among the top 10 most active investors. AI, robotics and healthcare sectors dominate funding.
DocMorris raises 2026 outlook after H1 Rx revenue growth accelerates
Swiss online pharmacy posts 38% H1 revenue growth as prescription volumes surge, lifting full-year guidance and targeting EBITDA breakeven by year-end.
Earnings call transcript: DonkeyRepublic posts first positive H1 EBIT in 2026
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Earnings call transcript: HomeToGo posts stronger H1 2026 cash flow and EBITDA gains
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SolvChem secures expanded credit facility from Amegy Bank
The $14 billion-asset Amegy Bank unit boosts SolvChem’s revolving and term-loan capacity to fund new production lines and organic expansion. Westlake Securities acted as sole financial adviser.
KeyBanc analyst cites pricing shift, growth durability and valuation as tech M&A catalysts
KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Jackson Ader says a move to consumption‑based pricing, sustained growth confidence and a 26% drop in software valuations could speed tech mergers and acquisitions.
Francisco Partners to buy Weave for $650 million in cash
The deal values Weave at a 34% premium to its prior close and will take the healthcare software firm private in Q4 2026.
Square, OpenTable deepen integration to unify restaurant reservations and payments
Partnership expands to link reservation data with Square’s transaction and guest analytics across six countries, aiming to streamline operations for 70,000+ venues.
Daimler Truck ordered to pay manager €210,000 in gender pay dispute
A female manager at Daimler Truck won a legal battle over alleged gender pay discrimination, securing back pay for 2018-2022. The court ruled in her favor after Daimler failed to disprove bias claims.
Odfjell Drilling posts $251 mln Q2 revenue, lifts dividend to $0.25/share
Norwegian offshore driller reports 14.6% year-over-year revenue growth to $251 million, while maintaining a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. EBITDA margin expands to 64.5% as fleet utilization remains robust.
Disney, ABC sue FCC over broadcast license review threat
Media giant files lawsuit to block early license reviews for eight ABC stations, alleging regulatory retaliation over editorial decisions. FCC cites diversity policy investigation as justification.
Arxis closes $770 million acquisition of Omnetics Connector
Deal valued at $770 million enterprise value, with Arxis issuing 13.35 million shares. Omnetics designs precision connectors for defense, aerospace and medical sectors.
Home Depot rolls out nationwide three-hour express delivery service
Flat-fee service leverages 2,200+ U.S. stores for rapid fulfillment of hardware, tools and paint to doorsteps and job sites. No subscription required.
Academic Alpha appoints Harald Reczek as Partner and Head of Business Development
Reczek brings over two decades of asset and wealth management experience from EFG International, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank to Academic Alpha’s Bern-based team.
Goldman Sachs to buy LCN Capital Partners for up to $410 million
Deal includes $260 million upfront and up to $150 million in deferred payments, with 80% of total consideration in equity. LCN manages $3 billion in sale-leaseback and real estate strategies.
Morgan Stanley tracks pet food and cat litter sales trends amid shifting consumer demand
Pet category growth edged higher in the latest four-week period, with branded players gaining share while private labels cooled. Morgan Stanley cites NielsenIQ data covering major retailers and e-commerce platforms.
Goldman Sachs to acquire LCN Capital Partners for up to $410 million
U.S. investment bank to pay $260 million upfront and up to $150 million in deferred consideration for commercial real estate investor LCN Capital Partners, with deal expected to close by year-end.
German gaming hardware prices surge amid chip shortages and AI demand
Hardware spending in Germany fell 8% in H1 2026 as chip scarcity and AI-driven RAM costs pushed prices higher. Gamescom 2026 prepares for record exhibitor turnout amid industry shifts.
Arvins appoints Gökan Deubelbeiss as Partner to lead small-cap M&A
The Zurich-based M&A boutique adds a new partner to develop its small-cap advisory segment, targeting Swiss SMEs valued up to 20 million francs. Deubelbeiss joins from Axtradia.
Swiss Senate panel backs immigration fee for EU workers under Bilateral III
Committee proposes levy on EU and third-country employees if post-agreement migration surges, with proceeds earmarked for domestic labor incentives and population distribution.