Tag: Acquisition

ACCC waives through Cochlear’s revised rival buy

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s competition watchdog is no longer opposing Cochlear’s planned buy of rival implants provider after its competing bone conduction business was carved out of the deal. The Australian Competition...

On acquisitions and IP: Bill Tai shares startup insights

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
During his annual trip to the future ‘Silicon Valley’ of Australia, veteran venture capitalist Bill Tai shared insights on his investment decisions, noting that acquisition of his startup investments...

Merger reform to restrict growth of big tech power

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Big tech merger proposals that “entrench, materially increase, or materially extend a firm’s position to substantial market power” could soon be grounds for rejection, as the federal government releases options for...

Thales to snap up Australia’s biggest listed cyber firm

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Australia’s largest listed cybersecurity firm Tesserent looks set to be acquired by Thales, with the French defence giant making a $176 million offer on Tuesday. Tesserent would retain its...

Salesforce’s $37b Slack acquisition gets approved

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The competition regulator has approved the proposed acquisition of collaboration software firm Slack by CRM giant Salesforce for $37 billion, saying the deal was unlikely to lessen competition. The...