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 […]
This Week’s Latest M&A Activity
Mallinckrodt plc and Endo, Inc. announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a stock and cash transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Endo shareholders will receive a total of $80 million in cash (subject to possible adjustment) and Endo shareholders will own 49.9% of the combined company on a pro forma basis. Merger ● Healthcare […]
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 […]
Conglomerates – the End of an Era ??
The announcement by Honeywell (ranked #456 in The Global 5000) that it is splitting into three companies might very well have marked the end of the era of conglomerates. A few years back, GE went down a similar path and split itself up into three pieces. The main GE company (ranked #207) was a $122 […]
Remember That Covid Years(s)? —- a look at how Global 5000 companies adapt
While doing some company database updates for Global 5000 companies recently, we came across a couple of interesting cases that point out how businesses in different industries have to adapt very differently to market conditions. Covid hit hardest during 2020 but there were early signs at the end of 2019 and then it lingered into […]
Yearend (and Q4 2024) Updates for Global 5000 Database
We have completed our database updates for Q4 2024 with 390 updates and here’s a snapshot of what we are seeing at the end of the year: During Q4 2024, 63 new companies were added to the Global 5000 Currently, the Global 5000 companies report revenue exceeding $76.8 trillion. They employ over 171 million people. The average […]
Q3 2024 updates for Global 5000 Database
We have completed our database updates for Q3 2024, completing 1400 updates and here’s a snapshot of what we are seeing at the mid-year point: During Q3 2024, 33 new companies were added to the Global 5000 Currently, the Global 5000 companies report revenue exceeding $76.8 trillion. They employ over 171 million people. The average revenue per employee […]
Alaska Airlines Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Air Group, Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., a combination that expands guests’ access to domestic and international destinations, including through the Oneworld Alliance and a network of global partners, and offers a guest experience through two brands with legacies serving local communities.Acquisition ● Transportation ● North America Additional […]
Verizon is Buying Frontier Communications
Verizon is buying Frontier Communications in a $20 billion deal to strengthen its fiber network. Verizon Communications Inc. said that the acquisition will also shore up its foray into artificial intelligence as well as connected smart devices.Acquisition ● Telecommunications ● North America Additional Announcements BUSINESS SERVICESSafran Announces Acquisition of AI-firm PreligensBureau Veritas Acquires ArcVera Renewables CONSUMER, PERSONAL […]