Mergers and acquisitions

Israeli shipping giant ZIM to be sold for $4.2 billion to German, Israeli capitals - Calcalist

The move, which was approved by the ZIM board of directors, came after both the ZIM’s workers’ committee and senior Israeli politicians expressed opposition to the acquisition.

Cars drive behind a truck transporting a Zim container just outside Israel's port of Ashdod February 23, 2012
 AS THE US and China battle it out over supply chains and global trade flows, Israel, also the subject of US tariffs, finds itself navigating particularly complex terrain. Here, a man looks at a screen showing Chinese stock market movements, as he uses his mobile phone in Beijing on Monday.

Your Taxes: What to consider before any merger and acquisition deal

US President Donald Trump looks on during a signing ceremony with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame (not pictured) at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, December 4, 2025.

Trump says CNN should be sold as part of Warner Bros Discovery deal

 The Netflix logo is seen on a TV remote controller, in this illustration taken January 20, 2022.

Netflix–Warner Bros $72b merger slammed as ‘unprecedented threat’ to jobs, cinemas


Daily Mail strikes $650 million deal to buy the Telegraph in UK media merger

The deal comes a week after US-based RedBird Capital Partners withdrew its bid, paving way for a purchase that would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in Britain.

Copies of The Daily Telegraph are displayed on a rack in a supermarket in London, Britain, January 20, 2024

Merger talks underway to create mega Israeli law firm

If a merger deal is completed, it will be the second within three years for the Yigal Arnon firm. In 2022, it merged with Tadmor Levy.

A handshake between two businesswomen (illustrative)

Israeli cybersecurity funding doubles in 2024, outperforms global markets, non-profit finds

Startup Nation Central's 2025 Cybersecurity Spotlight examined why Israeli cybersecurity firms are performing so well, highlighting various strengths that differentiate them from global competitors.

 Israeli cyber security; illustration.

Your Taxes: Negotiating a wartime M&A deal

In Israel, there is the added complication of the Israel-Hamas War. Is it business as usual in Israel? What do potential sellers and buyers need to consider?

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Fortissimo to invest $120m in Stratasys for 14% stake

Israeli PE firm Fortissimo to acquire 15.5% stake in 3D printing company Stratasys for $120 million, marking potential strategic shift after failed merger attempts.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021

Israeli gaming co. Moon Active laying off up to 100

Moon Active, led by founder and CEO Samuel Albin has operated for years without public relations campaigns and media interviews.

 Moon Active logo

Australian co Adisyn buys Israeli chip co 2D Generation

Adisyn is a public company traded on Australia's ASX stock exchange, which focuses on advanced technology in the field of artificial intelligence and semiconductors.

 Illustrative image of a circuit board

Google talks to acquire Wiz for $23 billion fall through - report

The deal, which would have been Google's largest acquisition ever, was first reported last week, but CEO Assaf Rappaport recently told employees Wiz would continue independently.

 A sign for Google Cloud offices is seen in Sunnyvale, California, U.S. on April 16, 2024.

Mergers and acquisitions: The impact of corporate culture

All-in-all, companies that have successfully integrated a cultural component into their merger strategy are more successful in the long term.

 GOOGLE HEADQUARTERS in New York City: In 2014, Google acquired the start-up Nest, known for its innovation and automation capabilities. However, the two companies soon proved to be culturally incompatible, the writer notes.

Israeli startup funding plummets 60%, yet M&A landscape thrives with cybersecurity focus

Despite a decline in VC fundraising, the industry remains resilient, with a focus on cybersecurity consolidation.