Kellanova

Consumer

Mars Scores Biggest Acquisition Ever with Pringles Maker

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Mars announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy snack maker Kellanova, a spin-off from Kellogg’s, for a mouth-watering $35.9 billion.

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M&A

Acquisition Could See Cheez-It and Pringles Owner Make a Mars Landing

Kellanova popped 16% on the NYSE following a Reuters report that said it’s an acquisition target for privately-held confectionary giant Mars

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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