More on Private Companies . . . and the IPOs That Didn’t Happen
One of the unique aspects of our Global 5000 is that we not only include public companies but also any private firms whose revenue is large enough to make it on the list of the top 5,000 companies in the world. We maintain a large database of companies and select the largest 5,000 which means […]
The Private Companies
One of the unique elements of our Global 5000 database is the inclusion of private companies alongside the publics. Most popularly published lists (Fortune lists or Forbes Global 2000 for example) contain only public companies. We have over 1160 private companies as part of The Global 5000 representing $17 trillion in revenue – approximately 23% of […]
M&A and IPO’s for Global 5000 Companies
James Hardie and AZEK to CombineJames Hardie Industries plc and The AZEK Company Inc. announced entry into a definitive agreement under which James Hardie will acquire AZEK for a combination of cash and James Hardie shares with a total transaction value of $8.75 billion, including AZEK’s net debt of approximately $386 million as of December 31, […]
The Transportation Ecosystem
In the Global 5000 database, there are 501 companies that have some relationship to transportation. We call it the ecosystem and it encompasses three main types of companies: Those who make transportation vehicles and parts whether they are on land, air or sea – auto makers, shipbuilders, aircraft companies are all included Those companies that […]
A Look at Financial Industry Firms
In The Global 5000 database, there are 837 companies in the financial industry. It is the largest of all industries in the database and includes companies involved in banking, securities, mortgage, and insurance segments as well as investments and PE firms. As the 2024 annual financial reporting rolls in, here’s an early (albeit partial) look […]
Amcor & Berry Global to Merge
Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares for each Berry share held upon closing, resulting in Amcor and Berry shareholders owning approximately 63% and 37% […]
Jacobs Completes a Spin-off & a Merger with Amentum
Jacobs announced the completion of the spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses and merger with Amentum Parent Holdings LLC, forming an independent, publicly traded company called Amentum Holdings, Inc. The combination creates a government advanced engineering and technology solutions business.Spin-off & Merger ● Construction & Business Services ● North America Additional Announcements BUSINESS SERVICESOmnicom Acquires […]
Q2 2024 updates for Global 5000 Database
We have completed the Global 5000 database updates for Q2, 2024 which are now posted and available for client delivery. During the quarter, over 2300 records were updated, and all 5,000 company records have been updated within the past 12 months. During Q2, 37 companies were added (or returned to the list) replacing those that […]
ConocoPhillips to Acquire Marathon Oil Corporation
ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil Corporation announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which ConocoPhillips will acquire Marathon Oil in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of $22.5 billion, inclusive of $5.4 billion of net debt. Acquisition ● Oil & Gas ● North America Additional News BASIC MATERIALSAsahi Kasei to Acquire Calliditas Therapeutics AB Mueller […]
3 Major Acquisitions Last Week Among Global 5000 Companies
SES to Acquire IntelsatSES S.A. and Intelsat S.A. announce an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for a cash consideration of $3.1 billion (€2.8 billion) and certain contingent value rights. Acquisition ● Telecommunications ● Europe Uniti to Merge with WindstreamUniti Group Inc. announced it has entered into […]