Himanshu Singh
Himanshu Singh is a wealth manager and editor at Citywire. He covers news related to mergers and acquisitions in the financial industry. Himanshu has been reporting on topics such as EQT's potential acquisition of Keywords Studios and Currys' takeover interest from a Chinese giant. His primary focus lies in analyzing the impact of these deals on the market and providing insightful commentary to his readers.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
90%
Examples:
- JD.com has been exploring a takeover of Currys
- Kemi Badenoch accuses the former chairman of Post Office in Horizon row.
Conflicts of Interest
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No current examples available.
Contradictions
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Examples:
- EQT is in advanced discussions to buy Aim-listed video games services company Keywords Studios for £2.2bn
- Keywords board rejected four unsolicited proposals from EQT before this offer.
- Keywords is ‘minded to accept’ a £2 billion bid from private equity group EQT.
Deceptions
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No current examples available.
Recent Articles
EQT Group in Advanced Talks to Buy Keywords Studios for £25.50 per Share, Valuing Company at Over £2 Billion
Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024EQT Group, a European private equity firm, is in advanced talks to buy Dublin-based video game services company Keywords Studios Plc for £25.50 per share, valuing it at over £2 billion. EQT's bid comes after the company rejected four previous unsolicited proposals. Keywords Studios specializes in animation, audio, testing, localization and marketing services for the video game industry. The acquisition would give EQT a significant stake in this growing sector. No deal terms have been disclosed yet. EQT has previously invested in Spotify and Just Eat Takeaway.com. Currys Rejected by US Investment Firm Elliott for Takeover Offer Valued at σ7m
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024Currys, an electrical goods retailer founded in August 2014 and operating more than 800 stores globally, has been rejected by US investment firm Elliott for a takeover offer valued at about 㰷m. Despite falling sales as customers cut back on spending, Currys increased its profit forecast for the year due to cost-cutting measures.