EasyJet has rejected a fourth takeover bid from US private equity firm Castlelake, stating the offer undervalues the airline and raises concerns about deal completion. The latest proposal, priced at 650p per share, includes an option for investors to receive non-voting shares instead of cash. Despite the rejection, EasyJet agreed to provide limited commercial information for further due diligence, hoping it might lead to a higher offer. The UK Takeover Panel extended Castlelake's deadline to announce a firm offer or withdraw to July 5.
Worldline, Crédit Agricole, and Mastercard have completed the first agentic payment transaction in France, marking a significant step in developing agentic commerce within a secure payment ecosystem. This transaction involved a Crédit Agricole client...
The Sanofi Foundation has announced a renewed focus on supporting children and young people, especially those with serious illnesses. It plans to invest €15 million annually in programs that improve early diagnosis, care, and social inclusion, partne...
Van Eck Associates Corporation notified a decrease in its voting rights in Endeavour Mining PLC to 6.947% as of June 19, 2026, down from a previous 7.995%. The reduction reflects changes in holdings across various Van Eck ETFs focused on gold miners ...
The Sanofi Foundation is enhancing its focus on supporting children and young people, especially those with serious illnesses, by allocating an annual budget of €15 million. The foundation partners with NGOs and healthcare groups to improve early dia...
Japan's government has allocated $660 million in subsidies to accelerate the development and supply chain of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), aiming for commercialization by 2030. This support is part of the Battery Stable Supply Assurance Plan, fo...
