Roku confirms takeover by Fox for USD 22 billion
UNITED STATES 15 JUN

Roku confirms takeover by Fox for USD 22 billion

Roku has confirmed a takeover agreement with Fox, with the media company paying USD 22 billion in cash and shares for the connected TV market leader in the US. Fox expects Roku's platform to provide a significant boost to its strategy to grow in the streaming market, building on its existing Tubi free service. Roku shareholders will own just over a quarter of Fox once the deal is completed, with closing targeted for H1 2027, pending regulatory approvals. 

Comtech to sell satellite business to Gilat, change name to Allerium
GLOBAL 15 JUN

Comtech to sell satellite business to Gilat, change name to Allerium

Gilat Satellite Networks announced a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of Comtech Telecommunications' Satellite & Space Communications segment for USD 157.5 million in cash and on a debt-free basis. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. Closing is expected by the end of 2026 and requires regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and th

Truecaller plans share buyback with view to funding acquisitions
GLOBAL 15 JUN

Truecaller plans share buyback with view to funding acquisitions

Truecaller said its board will apply the mandate granted by the 22 May AGM to buy back the company's B shares. The aims are to adapt the capital structure and raise shareholder value, and to be able to use its own shares to finance future acquisitions partly or fully. The repurchase programme was due to start on 15 June at the earliest and last until the 2027 AGM at the latest.

Roku shares jump 20% after reports of possible company sale
UNITED STATES 15 JUN

Roku shares jump 20% after reports of possible company sale

Roku is considering a potential sale of the company, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg. The company is exploring its strategic options, including a full ​sale of the company, following interest from other companies in its TV streaming and advertising platform, six people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Veon joins global race to acquire stake in Nagad, mulls fintech expansion in Bangladesh
BANGLADESH 15 JUN

Veon joins global race to acquire stake in Nagad, mulls fintech expansion in Bangladesh

Veon has formally submitted an investment proposal to the government of Bangladesh to acquire or form a strategic partnership with mobile financial services provider Nagad, The Business Standard reports, citing a letter sent by Veon to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Veon intends to combine the footprint of its local telecom subsidiary Banglalink with Nagad's base of 30 million active users to build a synchronized digital ecosystem.

Paramount wins DOJ approval for Warner takeover
UNITED STATES 15 JUN

Paramount wins DOJ approval for Warner takeover

Paramount Skydance's planned takeover of Warner Bros Discovery has received antitrust clearance in the US. The Department of Justice said its eight-month investigation found the merger of the two companies would not harm competition, in the SVOD, linear TV or film production businesses.

Skyworks achieves 89% and 93% tender rates on Qorvo notes ahead of merger
GLOBAL 12 JUN

Skyworks achieves 89% and 93% tender rates on Qorvo notes ahead of merger

Skyworks Solutions has provided details of a tender exchange offered to holders of certain Qorvo notes due in 2029 and 2031, ahead of a planned merger between the two companies. Under the proposal, Skyworks is committed to replacing tendered 2029 Qorvo notes priced at 4.375 percent and 2031 senior notes priced at 3.375 percent. The company reports that just over 89.4 percent of the outstanding principal in the 2029 Qorvo notes was validly tendered, equating to around USD 760.1 million. The corresponding fig

OVHcloud in talks to acquire AI speech-to-text start-up in France
FRANCE 12 JUN

OVHcloud in talks to acquire AI speech-to-text start-up in France

OVHcloud has announced exclusive talks to acquire Gladia, a French start-up founded in 2022 that specialises in AI-enabled speech-to-text transcription and similar audio applications. Gladia's capabilities, managed through a single API, enable clients to transcribe conversations in real time and in batch across more than 100 languages. The company serves around 2,000 enterprise customers, while also supporting more than 300,000 developers.

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect
GERMANY 11 JUN

GlobalConnect sells B2C business in Germany to NordConnect

GlobalConnect has sold its B2C business in Germany to NordConnect. NordConnect, a company established last year by the utility company in Neumünster and Stadtwerke SH, will operate the Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network for residential customers in the Hamburg and Kiel regions. GlobalConnet has decide to scale back its B2C actives in Germany to focus on B2C investments in the Nordics. In Germany, GlobalConnect will focus on B2B and carrier business in the future.

TDK agrees USD 400 mln Fabric8Labs acquisition to expand data centre portfolio
UNITED STATES 11 JUN

TDK agrees USD 400 mln Fabric8Labs acquisition to expand data centre portfolio

Japan's TDK Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based manufacturing company Fabric8Labs for up to USD 400 million in cash, comprising an upfront payment and a multi-year earn-out, as the electronics manufacturer seeks to strengthen its position in data centre technologies. Under the agreement, Fabric8Labs would become a wholly owned subsidiary of TDK, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

Smizer strengthens Dutch regional IT presence with Wanbound addition
NETHERLANDS 10 JUN

Smizer strengthens Dutch regional IT presence with Wanbound addition

Dutch IT managed service provider Wanbound has joined Smizer, the MSP buy-and-build platform of investment firm Riverdam, and will merge with existing Smizer member Accensys. The combination strengthens the companies' position in the central Netherlands region and expands capacity in modern workplace solutions, connectivity and cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses.

UK managed services provider Redsquid acquires WTL
UNITED KINGDOM 10 JUN

UK managed services provider Redsquid acquires WTL

Redsquid, UK managed technology and cyber security services provider, has announced the acquisition of WTL, boosting its enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical support capabilities. WTL provides support for complex enterprise environments across Oracle, Linux and Solaris, and will help Redsquid support customers operating across cloud, hybrid and legacy environments.

GLOBAL 10 JUN

Axon absorbs Greenwave to bolster BSS, OSS and mobile networks capability

US intelligent networking and assurance specialist Axon Networks has completed the acquisition of mobile network stack vendor Greenwave Systems. The deal is expected to boost Axon's digital twin service supporting self-optimising fixed and mobile network (SON) infrastructures based on real-time visibility insights. In addition, Axon became interested in the Greenwave technology due to potential BSS and OSS synergies in the orchestration platform Axon Orchestrator, as well as wider mobile-first upgrades in t

NORWAY 10 JUN

Telenor agrees to buy Enivest with 28,000 fibre customers in deal worth NOK 2.5 bln

Telenor said it has agreed to acquire Enivest, a fibre operator in Western Norway, in a transaction valued at NOK 2.5 billion. The acquisition includes Enivest's fibre network and approximately 28,000 customers, as well as a 34 percent stake in Ardalsnett, which has around 3,000 customers. Telenor CEO Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer said Enivest is a well-run company with a strong local presence and fits well with Telenor's long-term strategy.

UNITED KINGDOM 10 JUN

Community Fibre, Hyperoptic backers seeking buyers - report

Private equity companies KKR and Warburg Pincus are examining potential sales of their UK fibre broadband businesses, reports the Financial Times. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Warburg has appointed bankers and made approaches to potential buyers for London-based altnet Community Fibre, which has around 450,000 customers. Some of the sources also said KKR has approached potential suitors for Hyperoptic, which has over 400,000 customers.

UNITED KINGDOM 10 JUN

VodafoneThree makes bid for TalkTalk consumer unit - report

VodafoneThree has submitted a bid for the consumer business of rival UK telecoms operator TalkTalk as it looks to expand its home broadband offering, reports the Financial Times. According to four unnamed sources familiar with the matter, VodafoneThree joined several other companies in submitting second-round bids for the TalkTalk unit last week, after initially deciding not to take part in the auction. The TalkTalk consumer business has 1.75 million customers and could be worth GBP 200-300 million, accordi

JAPAN 10 JUN

Sky Perfect Jsat to acquire Avanti's Hylas 3 Ka-band satellite

Japan's Sky Perfect Jsat and Avanti Communications have signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Ka-band communications satellite Hylas 3, currently owned and operated by Avanti in geostationary orbit. Under the agreement, Sky Perfect Jsat will assume ownership of the satellite following the completion of in-orbit testing and related procedures. The satellite is expected to enter service under the name JSAT-144D in early fiscal year 2027.

SLOVAKIA 9 JUN

Slovak Telekom to drop Digi TV brand

Slovak Telekom plans to discontinue its Digi TV brand, reports Zive. The operator acquired Digi Slovakia in 2013 and plans to merge the subsidiary with the parent company from 01 September.  Digi Slovakia's revenues reached EUR 31.64 million in 2025 and its net profit was EUR 656,000.

UNITED KINGDOM 9 JUN

UK opens formal investigation into Paramount-Warner Bros deal

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Phase 1 investigation into the planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The CMA has until 07 August to decide whether to refer the merger for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. The USD 110 billion deal was announced in February, with Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approving the deal in April.

FRANCE 9 JUN

Arcep to be vigilant over respect of SFR's obligations following takeover deal

French telecom authority Arcep has acknowledged the signature of the MoU concerning the planned acquisition of SFR, stating that it will pay particular attention to respect for the obligations under which SFR's infrastructure must continue to operate in terms of continuity of service, network coverage and quality of experience.

SPAIN 9 JUN

Orange finalises acquisition of 100% of Spain's MasOrange

Orange has acquired full control of MasOrange after taking over the 50 percent stake in the Spanish operator it did not already own. The French group said it finally completed the transaction after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals, including from the European Commission. It added that it intends to refinance MasOrange's debt "over time" and that the Spanish company's CEO Meinrad ⁠Spenger will join its executive ⁠committee to reflect the strategic importance of Spain for the group.

NETHERLANDS 9 JUN

Dutch regulator blocks Glaspoort bid for part of Delta Fiber FTTH network

The Dutch regulator ACM has blocked the proposed acquisition of part of Delta Fiber Nederland's fibre networks by Glaspoort, a joint venture of KPN and pension administrator APG. The regulator concluded that the deal would reduce competition between fixed telecoms networks in several parts of the Netherlands, potentially resulting in higher prices and lower service quality for consumers and businesses.

NORWAY 8 JUN

Telenor gains conditional approval to acquire GlobalConnect's Norwegian B2C fibre business

The Norwegian Competition Authority has granted conditional approval for Telenor to acquire GlobalConnect's fibre business for residential customers. GlobalConnect must sell fibre infrastructure at addresses where Telenor also offers fibre to another provider, including approximately 6,000 customers. It must transfer about 9,000 resale customers using Telenor's fibre network to another provider. Telenor must open the fibre acquired from GlobalConnect to competition from other service providers, which is an

BRAZIL 7 JUN

Padtec creates Marine Networks unit, acquires LEV Brasil

Brazilian fibre-optic equipment manufacturer Padtec is expanding its presence in the subsea infrastructure market by creating a new unit, Padtec Marine Networks (PMN). It will focus on developing and implementing subsea and coastal infrastructure projects. This marks Padtec's return to a market where it previously had a strong presence. Additionally, Padtec is acquiring 85 percent of LEV Brasil, which specialises in planning, environmental licensing, geotechnical studies, engineering, construction supervisi

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