mergers and acquisitions

Smartkarma acquires Helixtap to boost commodity data capabilities

The acquisition was driven by rising rubber demand, La Niña, and supply disruptions.

Goh family closes Ossia International buyout offer with 85.92% shares acquired

The family received valid acceptances for 23.5 million shares.

Silverlake Axis plans to go private with $0.36 per share offer

Shareholders can opt to receive $0.30 in cash and one new redeemable preference share in E21.

Singapore M&A deal activity drops 23.7% 

Deal activity in Asia Pacific declined 9.9% overall.

EQT Private Capital Asia to acquire PropertyGuru for US$1.1b

The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2024 or Q1 2025.

CCCS greenlights Esteel’s partial stake acquisition in HG Metal

The competition watchdog sought public feedback from 13 June until 26 June.

Healthcare sector sees renewed interest from corporate buyers

The healthcare industry recorded a deal value of US$1.13b (SG$1.53b) between January and April.

Singapore M&A suffers 5.5% YoY decline in value

Both inbound and outbound M&A deals also declined in 1Q24.

M&A appetite declines to a 9-year low

Only 2 in 10 CEOs plan to ink an M&A deal in the next 12 months.

Value of M&A deals drop 65% YoY in 9M23

The number of deals likewise declined.

CLAS seeks acquisition of $530.8m lodging assets in the UK, Dublin, and Jakarta

The proposed acquisition is 1.8% accretive to Distribution per Stapled Security (DPS).

Wing Tai cancels Holland Tower acquisition

It did not mention the details behind calling it off.