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SMIC announced approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange's M&A Review Committee for its $5.9 billion share issuance and asset acquisition plan. The transaction, China's largest domestic wafer foundry M&A, complies with restructuring and disclosure regulations. This bolsters SMIC's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
In Krafton acquisition of Unknown Worlds, CEO consulted ChatGPT for schemes to avoid $192M+ earnout by firing key staff and blocking Subnautica 2 release. Court ruled actions illegal, reinstated control, extended earnout period, and cited AI chats as discoverable evidence of intent. Highlights AI dialogues' legal risks in business.
Apple's incoming CEO John Ternus will shift from net cash neutrality to greater flexibility, prioritizing cash for acquisitions, talent hiring, and R&D including AI infrastructure. This marks a departure from Tim Cook's shareholder return focus via buybacks and dividends. CFO Kevan Parekh confirmed no formal net cash target ahead.
CRH CEO Jim Mintern discussed the company's AI and data center strategies, M&A plans, and outlook. He emphasized infrastructure as their primary exposure amid surging demand.
Midea Group is making significant financial commitments to support Kstar, raising questions about the sustainability of this strategy given the competitive landscape of the energy sector.
Estun Automation announced a plan to acquire the remaining equity of its affiliate Estun Co-Robot through a cash transaction. This move will consolidate the robotics firm into Estun's financial statements.
A federal judge has refused to overturn a jury's verdict finding that Elon Musk defrauded investors with misleading tweets during his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. The ruling maintains the legal consequences stemming from Musk's public statements regarding the platform's takeover.
DigitalBridge Group is exploring strategic options for Malaysia's AIMS Data Centre, including potential fundraising, new partnerships, or an outright sale. The move reflects the high demand for data center assets in the region.
Alibaba Group has reportedly offered $1.5 billion to acquire Pupu Supermarket. This strategic move aims to strengthen Alibaba's position in the instant retail sector against competitor Meituan.
Jardine Matheson has agreed to acquire Australian diagnostic imaging provider I-MED Radiology Network for $2.4 billion. The deal includes I-MED's minority stake in Harrison.ai, a developer of radiology-focused AI solutions.