Mergers & Acquisitions

JPMorgan Intensifies Mid-Cap Investment Banking Push With Sector Talent Surge

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Executive Summary JPMorgan Chase is accelerating its investment in its mid-cap investment banking division, making a series of senior hires across different specialties—consumer, energy, business services, natural resources, and capital goods—underscoring a strategic pivot to capture fee income and deal flow from mid-market firms. Key hires include two new managing directors for its North America …

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Investment Banking Outlook: Digital, ESG & Emerging Markets Power Long-Term Growth

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Executive Summary The global investment banking market was valued at approximately USD 103.23 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of about 7.55% to USD 183.28 billion by 2032, driven by digitalization, ESG advisory demand, and rising deal activity in emerging markets, particularly Asia Pacific [1]. Major banks—including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan …

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Jefferies Q3 2025: Record Advisory Fees & Investment Banking Surge Amid Fixed Income Volatility

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Executive Summary Jefferies delivered a strong Q3 2025 with net revenues of $2.05 billion, up 22% year-over-year, underpinned by a record advisory performance and gains in debt underwriting, though fixed income and equity underwriting showed mixed results. In comparison with peers like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup, Jefferies’ investment banking growth is competitive on …

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Morgan Stanley Unites Energy & Power Investment Banking Under New Leadership

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Executive Summary Morgan Stanley has restructured its energy investment banking operations by combining its Global Energy and Global Power & Utilities groups into a single Global Power & Energy Group, effective September 2025. The new unit is co-led by Jon Fouts (formerly Global Head of Power & Utilities) and Michael O’Dwyer (formerly Global Head of …

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Mizuho Eyes India Entry with Avendus Bid—But Valuation & Governance Pose Key Risks

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Executive Summary Mizuho Financial Group is intensifying efforts to expand its investment banking operations in India, with a focus on servicing corporate and institutional clients rather than commercial or retail segments. Key to this strategy is acquiring a majority stake in Avendus Capital—valued between US$700–800 million—which would provide Mizuho a local platform to accelerate deal-making …

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Paramount’s $108B All-Cash Bid Competes with Netflix in Media Deal Showdown

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Executive Summary Paramount Skydance has submitted a $108.4 billion all-cash hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), offering $30 per share—surpassing Netflix’s competing deal valued at about $82.7–83 billion with $27.75 per share. Netflix’s deal would acquire only WBD’s studios and streaming businesses, whereas Paramount’s offer includes WBD’s entire company, including linear cable assets. …

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Q3 2025 Sees Investment Banking Rebound & Trading Surge—Cautious Optimism Ahead

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Executive Summary The last two quarters of 2025 have ushered in a sharp rebound in investment banking (IB) activity in the U.S., led by major banks which reported double‐digit year-over-year fee growth in advisory, underwriting, and equity/debt markets. Trading revenue has also surged, helping to lift net profits, while analysts and bank leaders project continued …

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Paramount’s $108B Hostile Bid for Warner Bros Discovery Beats Netflix — Big Risks Ahead

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Executive Summary Paramount Skydance has initiated a hostile all-cash tender offer of US$108.4 billion (US$30 per share) to acquire *Warner Bros. Discovery* (WBD), seeking to supersede Netflix’s earlier agreed proposal valued at US$82.7 billion (US$27.75 per share) for WBD’s studios and streaming assets, excluding cable networks. Paramount claims its bid offers greater regulatory certainty and …

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Netflix $59B Bridge Loan Signals Surge in AI-Driven Financing & M&A Trends

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Executive Summary Netflix is arranging a landmark financing package of $59 billion in short-term debt (a bridge loan) to help fund its $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (“WBD”), with Wells Fargo leading the deal and BNP Paribas and HSBC among other major lenders. The transaction reflects renewed strength in large-scale corporate finance, with …

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