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M&A Head Scratcher: Broadcom’s CA Buy ‘Makes Little Sense’

Four months after President Trump stopped its Qualcomm acquisition, Broadcom now is making an $18.9 billion bid for CA Technologies in a deal that one analyst says makes little sense.

In response to the news, Broadcom lost $19 billion in market value as its stock plunged 19 percent to $197.50 —  the company’s worst day ever, according to a Reuters report.

Channel Partners contributor Michael Finneran, of dBrn Associates, said when he initially heard about the deal he was confused because of the “total lack of synergy between the two parties” and after further consideration, “it makes even less sense.”

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24 Apr 2024

Celestica (NYSE: CLS) to Acquire NCS Global from Heritage Holding

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CD&R to Acquire Presidio from BC Partners

Financial Information Not Disclosed Transaction Details Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) and BC Partners announced on April 2, 2024, that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which CD&R will acquire a majority ownership of Presidio. Funds affiliated with BC Partners will retain minority ownership interest. The transaction is expected to close in the...

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NWN Carousel acquired by American Securities

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