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


Start-up acquisitions highlight Israeli tech resilience amid challenging circumstances

Despite the difficulties and uncertainties that the region is facing, Israeli companies are not only surviving but actively growing and expanding their global reach.

 ONE OF THE hi-tech centers in Herzliya Pituah.

About exits: How does a company exit at a good price?

Here are some of the factors for buyers and sellers to check out before any M&A/exit deal.

 Exit sign (Illustrative)

Aroma coffee chains announce major merger

The Aroma chain was established in 1994 by brothers Yariv and Shahar Shefa. In 1999, the chain split into two separate companies – Aroma Israel and Aroma Tel Aviv.

Aroma Tel Aviv

Israel marks 70% leap in M&A deals in 2021, record number of sales

Overall deal value totaled $17 billion, while the number of deals nearly doubled, reaching 238

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

Global M&A activity smashes all-time records to top $5 trillion

The value of M&A globally topped $5 trillion for the first time ever, with volumes rising 63% to $5.63 trillion by Dec. 16.

 A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, New York, US, July 19, 2021.

Tech Buzz: Cisco buys Epsagon for $500m., Otonomo preps for IPO

American Tech company Cisco has acquired Epsagon for $500m. while Hertzliya's Otonomo Technologies merged with Software Aquisition Group Inc. II ahead of its IPO.

Cisco Systems Chairman and CEO Chambers, President Peres 370

Merger positions Baltimore as the new epicenter of Jewish work

Pearlstone, a Jewish retreat center and outdoor education site, is absorbing into Hazon, the country’s largest faith-based environmental organization.

Jewish Museum of Maryland, Lloyd St., Baltimore City, Maryland Lloyd Street Synagogue on the left and the Chizuk Amuno Synagogue on the far right

German energy company E.ON acquires Innogy

E.ON will continue to search for innovative Israeli startups and technologies for collaboration with the E.ON business units.

Mickey Steiner, Head of E.ON operations in Israel

Ynet CEO interrogated ahead of failed Taboola-Outbrain merger - report

The raid on Ynet's offices was reportedly part of an investigation carried out by the Competition Authority surrounding the planned merger of Taboola and Outbrain, two Israeli startups.

Ynet broadcasting studio.

Israeli-American cyber firm Forescout acquired in $1.9 billion deal

Forescout will continue to be led by CEO and president Michael DeCesare following the acquisition.

Forescout's offices in California.