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TPG Proposes A$24.55 Per-Share Takeover of EQT Holdings — Aug 18, 2026TPG Global has made an unsolicited, non-binding takeover proposal to acquire 100% of EQT Holdings for A$24.55 per share via a scheme of arrangement, with exclusivity for due diligence and conditions including FIRB, ACCC and APRA approvals; EQT has appointed UBS and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer as advisers as it evaluates the offer amid recent share-price volatility tied to the First Guardian collapse. EQT is set to announce FY26 results on 20 August 2026 and will decide on a final dividend as part of its update to shareholders.

Metropolitan Bank Plans $0.35 Quarterly Dividend, Payable Aug 11 2026Finance — Jul 20, 2026Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, up from $0.25, payable August 11, 2026 to holders of record as of July 31, 2026, signaling stronger cash flow and a shareholder-friendly capital return. While the bank trades with a modest valuation around a 12x P/E and a roughly $1.22 billion market cap, coverage notes include insider selling in the prior three months, which may temper enthusiasm despite the higher dividend.

Armstrong World raises buyback to $2.5B, boosts dividendFinance — Jul 21, 2026Armstrong World Industries expanded its share repurchase program by $800 million, bringing the total authorization to $2.5 billion and extending the program through December 31, 2029, while also declaring a quarterly dividend of $0.339 per share payable on August 19, 2026 to shareholders of record August 5. The announcements, highlighted by the company’s leadership, underscore its confidence in ongoing cash flow and long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation.

First Financial to acquire Finward Bancorp stock dealFinance — Jul 21, 2026The First Financial Bancorp and Finward Bancorp have agreed to an all-stock merger, with Finward shareholders receiving 1.35 shares of First Financial for each Finward share and the deal expected to close in Q4 2026 subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The transaction would merge Finward’s banking subsidiary into First Financial’s and significantly expand First Financial’s Chicago-area footprint, boosting deposits in the region by about 75% to over $4 billion.

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KB Financial Plans KRW 700B Buyback — Jul 23, 2026KB Financial Group approved a trust-based plan with Samsung Securities to repurchase up to KRW 700 billion of treasury shares between July 24 and December 16, 2026, with all acquired shares expected to be cancelled to boost per-share metrics. The announcement coincides with a KRW 1,155 per share quarterly dividend and a Buy rating from analysts, while Spark’s neutral assessment cites weaker fundamentals but favorable valuation and shareholder returns.

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Tieto Plans €90 Million Buyback After €150m Program — Jul 22, 2026Tieto and TietoEVRY are launching multiple share buyback programs to fund share-based incentives and optimize capital structure, including ongoing EUR150 million programs and a new EUR90 million program funded by divestments, with repurchases on Nasdaq Helsinki at market price and timelines extending into 2027 or up to 12 months. The boards have authorized repurchases totaling about 11.8 million shares (roughly 10% of issued capital) and, in incentive programs, up to 95,000 shares, with Nordea appointed as intermediary in several transactions.

Repligen plans $1.5B acquisition of BioLife SolutionsBusiness — Jul 22, 2026Repligen plans to acquire BioLife Solutions in a roughly $1.5–$1.6 billion deal structured as 64% stock and 36% cash, with BioLife shareholders receiving $11.25 per share plus 0.1442 Repligen shares (about $31 per BioLife share), and the closure subject to customary approvals. The transaction aims to broaden Repligen’s cell-therapy and biopreservation offerings with a high-margin, recurring-revenue components business, and BioLife’s stock rose about 6% on the news as investors weighed the strategic and financial details, including a premium to VWAP.</summary

Shareholder group files complaints against minister and CEOs — Jul 22, 2026A Korea Shareholders Movement Headquarters filed complaints against Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon and Samsung Electronics and SK hynix executives over wage deals that link bonuses to operating profits, arguing such bonuses are not subject to labor negotiations and that the ministers and executives breached duties or abused authority. The complaints follow a May wage agreement mediated by the labor ministry that provided a 10.5% special performance bonus for Samsung and a 10% profit-based share for SK hynix, with critics saying management should seek shareholder approval and prevent asset leakage.

Codeifai Secures $770,000 Share PlacementBusiness — Jul 22, 2026Codeifai announced a $770,000 equity placement of 110 million shares at $0.007 with free attaching options exercisable at $0.02 to fund product and business development, working capital, and expansion into high-value AI use cases such as geospatial and subsurface workflows, with Oakley Capital listed as lead manager. Separate updates preview a major capital raise on July 28, 2026 issuing another 110 million shares and 110 million unlisted options to bolster AI infrastructure, subject to shareholder approval and meeting outcomes, aiming to accelerate growth.

On X · @David_OrnsteinEverton agree season-long loan for Jack Grealish from Manchester CityEverton reach agreement with Manchester City to sign Jack Grealish on loan; mostly positive fan and media reaction with Everton supporters welcoming the move and limited skepticism on fitness or value.8,664 likes · 3m

Wise Group launches £405M buyback across US, UKFinance — Jul 21, 2026Wise Group confirmed a £405 million share buyback across Nasdaq, the London Stock Exchange and other venues, to run from July 21, 2026 to no later than March 31, 2027, with about 40% of repurchased shares going to the Employee Share Trust and 60% held in treasury, and it will seek renewed shareholder authority at the next AGM to continue the program. Analysts broadly view the stock as attractive, with a consensus Buy rating from nine covered analysts and several firms initiating or upgrading coverage.

Tenon Medical Reports $3 Million Private PlacementFinance — 3dTenon Medical announced a $3 million private placement consisting of 597,610 shares or pre-funded warrants at $5.02 and five-year warrants for 1,058,517 additional shares, a structure that could dilute existing holders if warrants are exercised. The deal, arranged by WallachBeth Capital, has potential to raise further about $5.3 million if all warrants are exercised, and it underscores a dilutive shift for current shareholders amid a volatile stock around $5.

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Anthropic plans super-voting shares for founders — Aug 18, 2026Anthropic plans to grant CEO Dario Amodei and other co-founders shares with extra voting power as it eyes a potential IPO, aiming to safeguard founder influence over major decisions. The plan also contemplates keeping a board governed by non-shareholder trustees, preserving control even as ownership expands.

Empowered Funds Buys 55,463 Theravance SharesFinance — Aug 15, 2026Theravance Biopharma has drawn notable institutional interest in Q1, with Empowered Funds and other firms expanding positions as institutional ownership remains dominant, while analysts view TBPH favorably against Ayala Pharmaceuticals with a roughly $19.40 price target. The company’s pending sale to Zymeworks for $17 per share is now the subject of an investor-protection probe by Halper Sadeh LLP, which is examining whether the deal process fairly maximized value for shareholders.

Penske Automotive Group Take-Private Bid Reported — Jul 22, 2026Penske Automotive Group received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Penske Corporation and Mitsui to acquire the remaining shares it does not own for $210 per share in cash, valuing PAG at about $13.8 billion and prompting the board to form a special committee to review the offer. With Penske and Mitsui together owning roughly 72% of PAG, the proposal is contingent on definitive agreements and advisers, and shareholders are not required to act at this time.

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Crisil Announces Amalgamation to Form PayMetrix, Pending ApprovalsBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Crisil Limited announced the amalgamation of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Crisil Canada Inc. and Crisil PriceMetrix Inc. to form Crisil PriceMetrix Inc., aimed at streamlining operations with no change in shareholding and subject to regulatory approvals. The company posted strong Q2 and H1 FY26 results, declared an interim dividend of Rs 10 per share, and shared updated governance and investor presentations detailing GDP outlook and performance across its ratings, research, and analytics businesses.

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John B. Sanfilippo & Son Announces $1.05 Special DividendFinance — Jul 15, 2026John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. announced a $1.05 per share special cash dividend and a $0.95 per share regular annual dividend, totaling about $23.6 million to shareholders, with payments on September 9, 2026 and a record date of August 17, 2026. CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo highlighted that this continues nine years of annual dividend increases and reflects strong financial performance and cash management.

McGraw-Hill Education Third-Quarter Sales Down 11%Finance — 4dAcross the set, companies reported mixed quarterly earnings with McGraw-Hill Education posting an 11% drop in third-quarter sales and a broader decline in revenue and profits, while some digital offerings helped cushion declines. The literature and publishing sector saw Borders’ liquidation influencing market shares and e-book growth stagnation, 3onedata posted a half-year loss, Trio Industrial reported interim results with revenue around HK$337.5 million and a net loss, and a third-party notice confirms the availability of the 2026 Q3 shareholders report.

Strattec Security Reports Q4 Revenue $151.8MFinance — 6dStrattec Security reported Q4 revenue of about $151.8 million and full-year revenue of roughly $579.4 million, with annual gross margin improving to 16.5% but Q4 margin easing to 15.6% amid FX and tariff pressures, and GAAP net income of $3.9 million alongside adjusted EPS of $2.06. The company closed the year with $108.2 million in cash, no debt, and a new $40 million share-buyback authorization, underscoring a strong balance sheet as it invests in automation and technology opportunities.

Credit Cards Enable Americans to Cover Essentials — Aug 24, 2026A shared-set survey finds that a growing number of Americans use credit cards and unsecured debt to cover everyday expenses like groceries, with 66% charging groceries and others for gas, utilities, and rent. The trend coincides with rising debt, limited emergency savings, and about a third relying more on credit than a year ago, as many struggle to save even while paying down debt.

On X · @FabrizioRomanoJack Grealish set for Everton return on loan from Manchester City, medical scheduled TuesdayMostly one-sided neutral-to-positive reaction with Everton fans celebrating a welcome-home return and Manchester City fans accepting the move for regular playing time; outright opposition is minimal under 10%.13,332 likes · 4m

Intel Raises Stock Offering to Up to $20B — Aug 10, 2026Intel plans a roughly $15 billion underwritten public stock offering to fund AI and advanced manufacturing expansion, with a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to an additional $2.25 billion in shares. The move highlights the capital-intensive push in AI chipmaking, ongoing turnaround efforts, and potential dilution concerns for existing shareholders amid government and industry investments in domestic semiconductor capacity.

American Resources declares $0.0431 special dividend — Jul 24, 2026American Resources Corp. announced a special cash dividend of $0.0431 per share, payable August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record August 15, 2026, as the board returns capital while maintaining investment in high-growth critical mineral opportunities. The company says its strong balance sheet and undervalued cash position, along with strategic stakes in ReElement Technologies, Electrified Materials Corp., and ongoing DOE-related initiatives, support its view that current valuation does not reflect the firm’s intrinsic value and growth potential.

Manipal Health IPO Plans Price Band ₹560-₹590 — Jul 24, 2026Temasek-backed Manipal Health Enterprises is launching a roughly Rs 9,275 crore IPO with a price band of Rs 560-590 per share, valuing the hospital group at about Rs 77,607 crore and opening for subscription on July 29 for three days. Proceeds will be used to deleverage and fund growth, including prepaying borrowings and acquiring a minority stake in Sahyadri Hospitals, with an offer-for-sale by existing shareholders as part of the issue.

Repsol H1 net income €2.201 billion more than triples on higher oil prices — Jul 23, 2026Repsol reported a sharp H1 2026 profit surge, with net income of €2.201 billion and adjusted net income of €2.711 billion, driven by inventory revaluations and higher crude prices as production hovered around 560,000–570,000 boe/d. The company also signaled shareholder-friendly moves, including a €0.53 gross dividend for January 2027 and a second buyback program of up to €500 million, while noting resilience amid geopolitical volatility and pursuing growth in Venezuela and in fields like Alaska’s Pikka.

Force Motors launches Urbania Deluxe in India — Jul 23, 2026Force Motors has launched the Urbania Deluxe in India, replacing the current Urbania as the standard offering in the premium shared-mobility segment with prices starting at Rs 28.7 lakh ex-showroom; the van is offered in three wheelbases and eight seating configurations, powered by a Mercedes-derived 2.6-litre turbo-diesel producing 134 hp and 350 Nm, and packed with premium interiors, a 9-inch touchscreen, 8-speaker DTS, 3-point seat belts for all passengers, and advanced safety features.

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