RCIAF News and Press, Rogers Communications Inc. From 07/21/21

The following slide deck was published by Rogers Communications Inc. in conjunction with their 2021 Q2 earnings call. For further details see: Rogers Communications Inc. 2021 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Welbilt receives a second more lucrative offer from the Ali Group that is well above the current all-stock deal with Middleby. Regulatory agencies flex their muscles with China’s antitrust regulator blocking Tencent Holdings’ plan to merge Huya and DouYu. EU approves...

Over 70 multi-billion dollar deals announced in the first half of the year. SPAC IPOs pick up pace and Chamath Palihapitiya files four new biotech focused SPACs. Icon completes the acquisition of PRA Health Sciences. For further details see: Merger Arbitrage Mondays - MK...

Rogers is acquiring Shaw Communications for $26B. The company's leverage ratios will rise to above-average levels. Investors are likely in for another period of dividend stagnation. For further details see: Dividend Watch: Rogers Communications' Transformational Acquisit...

7 new deals and 7 SPAC business combinations announced last week. Lydall stock jumps 85% after news of acquisition. Buzzfeed to go public in a SPAC deal. For further details see: Merger Arbitrage Mondays - Buzzfeed To Go Public With 890 Fifth Avenue Partners

CAI International and Mitsubishi HC Capital join forces. At Home Group receives an improved offer but its largest shareholder is not happy with the higher offer. Multiple active deals receive required regulatory and shareholder approvals. For further details see: Merger ...

Regional bank consolidation continues with three new bank deals announced last week. Extended Stay America catches a higher bid. Chamath Palihapitiya files for four new biotech-focused SPACs. For further details see: Merger Arbitrage Mondays: Extended Stay America Receiv...

Ali Group ignites a potential bidding war for Welbilt (WBT). Cimarex Energy (XEC) and Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (COG) combine in an $8.5 billion all-stock deal. United Rentals (UFN) completes the acquisition of General Finance Corporation (GFN) in 40 days. For further ...

Canadian National wins the bid for Kansas City but with a regulatory twist. Movie rental company Redbox decides to take the SPAC route to go public. Consolidation in the regional banking space continues with Glacier Bancorp acquiring Altabancorp. For further details see: ...

SPAC Business Combination announcements double compared to the previous week. Potential Deal in the Works Domtar Corporation (UFS) agrees to be acquired by Paper Excellence for $3.02 billion. Chevron Corporation (CVX) closes the acquisition of Noble Midstream Partners (NBLX). ...