Mergers and acquisitions

This year is shaping up to be a record one for acquisitions and mergers. This is shown by the transactions of more than 5 billion euros that have taken place or are being completed since the beginning of the year, not including the bond issues that the four largest banks proceeded with, drawing liquidity of several billion euros.

Business mergers and acquisitions are a catalyst for the Greek economy, leading actors on the business scene, government officials and representatives of the academic community told the Mergers & Acquisitions Summit held on Wednesday at the Athens Concert Hall, organized by Kathimerini's Money Review website.

The Mergers & Acquisitions Summit, themed "Trending Strategies and Technologies," is taking place on Wednesday at the Athens Concert Hall, organized by Kathimerini's Money Review website. To find out more, go to masummit.gr.

Turkish startup ecosystem displayed a decline in deal volume in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of last year, following the downtrend in global startup activity, according to a report by KPMG.

There has been a lot of business activity recently in the food and beverage industry, as well as in organized food retail, with the conditions appearing to be ripe for the completion of corporate mergers and acquisitions.

The clock is ticking for Elpedison, with the company's shareholders (Helleniq Energy and Edison) seeking to close control negotiations by June at the latest so that any outcome can be ratified at the annual general meeting.

Public Power Corporation (PPC) on Wednesday announced the completion of the acquisition of the Kotsovolos chain of electrical and electronic goods from Currys Plc through which it will significantly accelerate its transformation into an integrated provider of products and services in the retail market.

The placements of Greek listed companies have proven a goldmine for investors, who enjoy profits of over 30% in a very short period of time.

Three new bills, in addition to the new fiscal framework, are being prepared for submission to Parliament within 2024, National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis revealed on Tuesday, while speaking at the Real Investment Summit 2024.

Motor Oil is close to the signing of a memorandum of cooperation that will provide for the acquisition of Ellaktor's subsidiary, Helector.

Negotiations between the two listed groups are at an advanced stage and the last steps to complete the agreement are expected to take place, barring unforeseen circumstances, in the near future.