Partnerships / Acquisitions

Partnerships / Acquisitions
ByteDance, US Government Talk TikTok Sale Alternatives
September 09, 2020

Amid an upcoming deadline for TikTok to consent to selling its U.S. operations, TikTok parent ByteDance is in talks with the American government about potential deals to steer clear of their complete sale, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story...

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Business App Developer Progress Buys Chef For $220M
September 08, 2020

Progress has announced that it will purchase Chef for $220 million, with the transaction to be finalized in October, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Worldline Needs To Clear EU’s Antitrust Hurdles In Ingenico Deal
September 07, 2020

Worldline, the French payments company currently in talks for a 7.8 billion euro deal to buy fellow payments giant Ingenico, might need to go through some concessions to the EU’s European Commission before the deal can be completed, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Report: Deutsche Bank Withdrew From Wirecard Deal Over Price
September 04, 2020

Deutsche Bank AG is out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

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Instacart Pushes Into Convenience Store Market With 7-Eleven Deal
September 03, 2020

Instacart, which has made a name for itself delivering groceries from the big supermarket chains, is now moving into the convenience store sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Amazon, Verizon Could Take $4B Stake In Vodafone Idea
September 03, 2020

Verizon and Amazon may invest more than $4 billion in India’s Vodafone Idea mobile carrier – and negotiations around a deal could begin imminently, The Mint reported on Thursday (Sept. 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Ford Teams Up With Pay-Per-Mile Insurer Metromile
September 03, 2020

Ford Motor Co. has teamed up with Metromile, an insurer that offers pay-by-the-mile insurance plans geared toward drivers who spend relatively little time behind the wheel, the companies said on Thursday (Sept. 3) in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Potential TikTok Buyers Look At Options Despite Chinese Regulations
September 02, 2020

Prospective buyers of video-sharing service TikTok want to see ways to quickly acquire the app from parent ByteDance, with one option being buying the U.S. operations without key software, Reuters reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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TikTok Sale Stalls Over Algorithm Uncertainty
September 01, 2020

After China created new limitations on the export of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, a potential deal for TikTok’s American operations is facing a hurdle as it is uncertain if the programming code at the heart of the app can come with the arrangement, The Wall...