2.1. Antel merged with TPG Capital and Goldman Sachs worth $27.5 billion Antel company – a wifi service provider ranked in the 10th grade in the US has merged into TPG Capital and Goldman Sachs with a value of 27.5 billion USD. Through this agreement, Antel will become a subsidiary of TPG and Goldman Sachs. This deal is considered an important step in improving Antel’s competitiveness and growth in the market. Besides, TPG and Goldman Sachs also hope to take advantage of Antel’s growth ability to increase profits for themselves. This M&A deal also brings many benefits to stakeholders and opens up many development opportunities in the future.
2.2. Thomson (Canada) bought Reuters news agency (UK) for over 17 billion USD Thomson’s deal (Canada) to buy Reuters news agency (UK) for over 17 billion USD took place in 2008 and is considered one of the largest M&A deals in media history. The deal allows Thomson to own a 53% stake in the newly created company, while the rest will go to Reuters shareholders. This deal is highly appreciated by the combination of two leading media companies in the industry. Thomson owns business and financial information services, while Reuters is one of the world’s leading providers of news and financial information services. The combination of these two companies has created a multinational organization operating worldwide with the ability to provide better and more efficient financial information and news services. This deal has brought many benefits to both parties. Thomson has expanded its business and increased its competitiveness in the global market, while Reuters has enhanced its ability to provide information and financial services to its clients. Overall, this M&A deal has brought many benefits to the entire media industry and is an example of cooperation between leading companies in the industry.
