Capital One to acquire Discover Financial

Capital One Financial Corporation and Discover Financial Services announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Capital One will acquire Discover in an all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion. Walmart to acquire Vizio  Walmart and VIZIO announced they have entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire VIZIO for $11.50 per share […]

Owens Corning Announces Acquisition of Masonite

Owens Corning and Masonite International Corporation announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Owens Corning will acquire all outstanding shares of Masonite for $133.00 per share in cash, representing an approximate 38% premium to Masonite’s closing share price on February 8, 2024 and an approximate 46% premium to Masonite’s 20-day volume-weighted average price. Acquisition  […]

Sunoco to Acquire NuStar Energy

Sunoco LP (an Energy Transfer Company) and NuStar Energy L.P. announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Sunoco will acquire NuStar in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion, including assumed debt.  Acquisition  ●   Oil & Gas   ●   North America Additional News AUTO & TRUCKSStellantis to Enhance Personalized Mobility Experience with Acquisition […]

HPE to Acquire Juniper Networks

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks, Inc. announced thatthe companies have entered a definitive agreement under which HPE will acquire Juniper in an all cash transaction for $40.00 per share, representing an equity value of approximately $14 billion. 

Chesapeake Energy & Southwestern Energy to Combine

Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Southwestern Energy Company announced that they have entered into an agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction valued at $7.4 billion, or $6.69 per share, based on Chesapeake’s closing price on January 10, 2024.  Additional News BASIC MATERIALSArkema Acquires a Stake in Tiamat  BUSINESS SERVICESAccenture to Acquire NavisiteAccenture to Acquire Work & Co Stantec […]

Aon to Acquire NFP as Independent, Connected Platform

Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire NFP, a leading middle market property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor – Read Announcement

TFI International Agrees to Acquire Daseke

TFI International Inc. (NYSE and TSX: TFII), a North American leader in the transportation and logistics industry, today announced it has agreed to acquire Daseke, Inc. (“Daseke”, NASDAQ: DSKE), one of the leading flatbed and specialized transportation and logistics companies in North America, for $8.30 in cash per common share.  Read Announcement

The Profile of The Global 5000 Companies

With our latest update, here’s a snapshot of how the Global 5000 companies shake out by industry and country. First is the database sliced by revenue for Global 5000 companies – total revenue by country. Shown here are the top 12 countries and dollar value in billions. You can see that the ranking of countries […]

Global 5000 Database Update – May 2023

Continuing our regular updating of the Global 5000 database, we have completed updating over 520 records for the month of May. During the month, we also welcomed 10 new companies to the Global 5000 replacing some who were acquired (or their revenue fell back too far to make it into the 5000. That brings the […]

Regional Growth – AsiaPac rules

Everyone has their eye on China and how fast it has grown. It is expected that China’s economy will overtake the US to become the #1 in the world. Using the data from the Global 5000 companies over the past few years it is clear to see that they are on track. To look at […]