Ben Scent

London

Managing editor at Bloomberg News, covering deals in Europe, Middle East and Asia. Opinions are my own. Retweets aren't endorsements. @BloombergDeals @business

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Articles

Military Goggle Firm Mints Billionaire in Europe’s Defense Push

1 month ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Ben Stupples |Ben Scent

Night vision goggle-maker Theon has seen stock surge this yearThat’s made CEO and founder Christian Hadjiminas a billionaireChristian Hadjiminas was disgruntled with his military equipment company’s share price at the end of last year. The former Phibro-Salomon commodities trader is now happier — and richer. European defense stocks are surging since Donald Trump told the continent in recent weeks that it can no longer rely on the US to defend it.
Christian Hadjiminas Rides $11 Billion Wealth Boom on Europe’s Defense Push

1 month ago | bloomberg.com | Benjamin Stupples |Ben Scent

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Night Vision Goggle-Maker Becomes Billionaire in Europe’s Defense Push

1 month ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Ben Stupples |Ben Scent

(Bloomberg) -- Christian Hadjiminas was disgruntled with his military equipment company’s share price at the end of last year. The former Phibro-Salomon commodities trader is now happier — and richer. • None A Malibu Model for Residents on the Fire Frontlines• None Despite Cost-Cutting Moves, Trump Plans to Remake DC in His StyleEuropean defense stocks are surging since Donald Trump told the continent in recent weeks that it can no longer rely on the US to defend it.
Ambitious Smaller Companies Hunt Big Prey as Bold M&A Returns

2 months ago | bnnbloomberg.ca | Pamela Barbaglia |Ben Scent

(Bloomberg) -- The improving environment for deals is encouraging some smaller firms to start hunting much larger prey. Automotive supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., which has a market value of $636 million, on Wednesday unveiled a $1.4 billion cash and stock acquisition of UK peer Dowlais Group Plc. American Axle structured the deal to include just enough cash so that its shareholders will own 51% of the combined entity.
Ambitious Smaller Companies Hunt Big Prey as Bold M&A Returns

2 months ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Pamela Barbaglia |Ben Scent

The improving environment for deals is encouraging some smaller firms to start hunting much larger prey. Automotive supplier American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., which has a market value of $636 million, on Wednesday unveiled a $1.4 billion cash and stock acquisition of UK peer Dowlais Group Plc. American Axle structured the deal to include just enough cash so that its shareholders will own 51% of the combined entity.
Ambitious Smaller Companies Hunt Big Prey as Bold M&A Returns

2 months ago | bloomberg.com | Pamela Barbaglia |Ben Scent

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Tiny Frontier Markets Leapfrog London in the IPO Game

Dec 11, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Ben Scent |Julia Fioretti |Swetha Gopinath |Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro

Hi, it’s Ben Scent, Julia Fioretti, Swetha Gopinath and Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro. Today we’re looking at the prospects for the shrinking London stock market as it falls in the global IPO rankings. Plus, Albertsons sues Kroger over failed deal. Today's top stories
Mondelez's takeover of Hershey would rank as top deal of 2024

Dec 10, 2024 | financialpost.com | Ben Scent

Mondelez's takeover of Hershey would rank as top deal of 2024Share this Story : Mondelez's takeover of Hershey would rank as top deal of 2024There have already been more megadeals this year than in 2023Snack-food giant Mondelez International Inc.’s potential takeover of chocolate maker Hershey Co. would rank as the year’s top mergers and acquisitions deal. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
The UK Stock Market Now Trails Oman and Malaysia in IPO Rankings

Dec 10, 2024 | bnnbloomberg.ca | Ben Scent |Julia Fioretti |Swetha Gopinath |Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro

(Bloomberg) -- Things are going from bad to worse for London’s IPO market, where less money has been raised this year than on some tiny frontier venues. Fundraising from London initial public offerings has declined about 9% this year to $1 billion, pushing the UK four spots lower to 20th place in a ranking of global IPO venues, according to data compiled by Bloomberg through the end of November.
The UK Stock Market Now Trails Oman and Malaysia in IPO Rankings

Dec 10, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Ben Scent |Julia Fioretti |Swetha Gopinath |Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro

Things are going from bad to worse for London’s IPO market, where less money has been raised this year than on some tiny frontier venues. Fundraising from London initial public offerings has declined about 9% this year to $1 billion, pushing the UK four spots lower to 20th place in a ranking of global IPO venues, according to data compiled by Bloomberg through the end of November.