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Author: Vyas Tungaturti

Vyas Tungaturti is a seasoned M&A operator and advisor specializing in large-scale mergers, acquisitions, and private equity due diligence. His experience spans integration and divestiture office leadership, complex cross-border transactions, and the application of AI and machine learning to deal execution. Founder of CorpDev.Org and builder of Kai, an AI due-diligence platform for deal teams, Vyas writes on deal intelligence, value creation, and how AI is reshaping M&A and PE workflows.
GameStop’s $2 Billion Cost-Cut Bet Is Doing All The Heavy Lifting In Its eBay Pitch

GameStop’s $2 Billion Cost-Cut Bet Is Doing All The Heavy Lifting In Its eBay Pitch

  • May 6, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
In a move that has blindsided Silicon Valley and sent shockwaves through the e-commerce sector, GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) has formalized an unsolicited $56 billion bid for eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY)....
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Bayer Bolsters Ophthalmology Portfolio with $2.45 Billion Acquisition of Perfuse Therapeutics

Bayer Bolsters Ophthalmology Portfolio with $2.45 Billion Acquisition of Perfuse Therapeutics

  • May 6, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Bayer AG announced on May 6, 2026, its acquisition of Perfuse Therapeutics for up to $2.45 billion, including a $300 million upfront payment and $2.15 billion in milestones. The deal secures...
Posted in Healthcare and Life Sciences
Blackstone and KKR’s Google Alliance: The Institutionalization of Generative AI in Private Equity

Blackstone and KKR’s Google Alliance: The Institutionalization of Generative AI in Private Equity

  • May 6, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Blackstone and KKR are in advanced discussions with Google, finalized around May 6, 2026, for portfolio-wide access to its Gemini and Vertex AI platforms. This follows similar partnerships by...
Posted in Private Equity
SAP Acquires Dremio and Prior Labs: A Billion-Euro Bet to Solve Enterprise AI’s “Structured Data” Crisis

SAP Acquires Dremio and Prior Labs: A Billion-Euro Bet to Solve Enterprise AI’s “Structured Data” Crisis

  • May 6, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR On May 4, 2026, SAP SE announced the dual acquisition of Dremio, an open data lakehouse company, and Prior Labs, a specialist in Tabular Foundation Models. The deal includes a committed €1...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
DCC Rejects £5 Billion Bid from KKR and Energy Capital: Rebuff Signals Rising Valuation Tensions in UK Infrastructure

DCC Rejects £5 Billion Bid from KKR and Energy Capital: Rebuff Signals Rising Valuation Tensions in UK Infrastructure

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR The board of FTSE 100 energy distributor DCC plc formally rejected a £4.95 billion ($6.2 billion) all-cash takeover proposal from a KKR and Energy Capital Partners consortium on April 30,...
Posted in Big Deal, Private Equity
Nice Ltd. Draws $2.5 Billion Bids for Actimize in High-Stakes Divestiture

Nice Ltd. Draws $2.5 Billion Bids for Actimize in High-Stakes Divestiture

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
In a move that underscores the accelerating consolidation within the global regulatory technology (Regtech) sector, Israeli software powerhouse Nice Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) has reportedly entered the...
Posted in Technology, Media and Telecom
Francisco Partners Nears $2 Billion Moneris Acquisition: The Strategic Unbundling of Canadian Banking Assets

Francisco Partners Nears $2 Billion Moneris Acquisition: The Strategic Unbundling of Canadian Banking Assets

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Francisco Partners is in advanced negotiations to acquire Moneris, Canada's largest payment processor, from its joint venture owners Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Bank of Montreal (BMO)...
Posted in Private Equity
UCB Acquires Candid Therapeutics for $2.2 Billion in High-Stakes Bet on ‘Immune Reset’

UCB Acquires Candid Therapeutics for $2.2 Billion in High-Stakes Bet on ‘Immune Reset’

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR Brussels-based biopharma UCB will acquire Candid Therapeutics for up to $2.2 billion, comprised of a $2.0 billion upfront cash payment and $200 million in milestones. The deal centers on...
Posted in Healthcare and Life Sciences
Retail’s Flight of Fancy: The Strategic Implausibility of a Crowdsourced Spirit Airlines Buyout

Retail’s Flight of Fancy: The Strategic Implausibility of a Crowdsourced Spirit Airlines Buyout

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
In the wake of Spirit Airlines ceasing operations on May 2, 2026, a grassroots movement dubbed "Spirit 2.0" has emerged, capturing the imagination of retail investors and the scrutiny of Wall...
Posted in Consumer and Industrial
GameStop’s $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay: A Bold Gambit to Reclaim Retail Dominance

GameStop’s $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay: A Bold Gambit to Reclaim Retail Dominance

  • May 4, 2026
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  • By Vyas Tungaturti
TL;DR GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) has launched an unsolicited $55.5 billion bid to acquire eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) for $125.00 per share, representing a 46% premium. The offer is structured as a...
Posted in Big Deal, Technology, Media and Telecom

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