北美饮料公司克里格胡椒博士（Keurig Dr Pepper）8月25日宣布达成最终协议，将以全现金交易收购皮 爷咖啡母公司JDE Peet's。收购完成后，克里格胡椒博士计划分拆为两家独立的美国上市公司，分别涉 及软饮和咖啡业务。这笔交易的总股权对价为157亿欧元。 来源：智通财经 ...

智通财经APP获悉，周五，黑石(BX.US)涨逾5%，报172.14美元。消息面上，黑石集团近日宣布以16亿 美元收购电气设备服务供应商Shermco。该公司专注于为北美地区的公用事业、工业及能源领域提供电 气测试、维护、调试和维修等专业服务。此次收购将进一步增强黑石在基础设施和能源服务领域的布 局，也为Shermco带来更广阔的市场资源和业务发展支持。 ...

周五，黑石(BX.US)涨逾5%，报172.14美元。消息面上，黑石集团近日宣布以16亿美元收购电气设备服 务供应商Shermco。该公司专注于为北美地区的公用事业、工业及能源领域提供电气测试、维护、调试 和维修等专业服务。此次收购将进一步增强黑石在基础设施和能源服务领域的布局，也为Shermco带来 更广阔的市场资源和业务发展支持。 ...

北京商报讯（记者 郭秀娟 实习记者 王悦彤） 8月22日，北京商报记者获悉，近日美国调味品公司味可 美（McCormick）宣布，以7.5亿美元（折合人民币54亿元）从Grupo Herdez手中收购其在墨西哥合资子 公司McCormick de Mexico额外25%股权，持股比例升至75%，实现控股。该公司成立于1947年，年销售 额约8.1亿美元，蛋黄酱为其核心产品。此次收购将强化味可美在调味品和酱料领域的领导地位，并拓 展拉美市场。预计交易将于2026财年年初完成，资金将以自有现金和债务相结合的方式支付，对公司净 债务与调整后EBITDA比率的影响微乎其微。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Qingdao Airlines is facing significant operational challenges and potential acquisition discussions, with HNA Group being a possible buyer, although no definitive agreement has been reached yet [2][4][5]. Company Performance - Qingdao Airlines has been operating at a loss since 2018, with a net loss of 16.17 million yuan in 2018 and continued losses in subsequent years, leading to a total loss exceeding 30 billion yuan over two years [5][6]. - The airline's asset-liability ratio reached 82% in 2019, indicating financial instability [5]. - As of the end of 2023, it was reported that Qingdao Airlines incurred losses exceeding 1.3 billion yuan in the first three quarters, making it the most loss-making non-listed airline [5]. Parent Company Financials - Qingdao Urban Investment has provided substantial loan guarantees for Qingdao Airlines, with the guarantee balance reaching approximately 11.36 billion yuan by the end of 2024, accounting for 89.65% of its total external guarantees [6][9]. - The parent company is also facing its own financial difficulties, planning to issue 10.2 billion yuan in bonds to repay maturing debts, indicating a "borrow new to repay old" strategy [7][9]. Operational Challenges - A significant operational issue for Qingdao Airlines is the grounding of many aircraft due to an engine recall, resulting in approximately 34% of its capacity being idle [10][11]. - The recall of the PW1000G engines has led to extensive inspections and repairs, with each engine requiring 250 to 300 days for maintenance, impacting the airline's operational efficiency [11].

Core Viewpoint - Yunnan Baiyao announced the acquisition of 100% equity in An Guo Shi Ju Yao Tang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for a total consideration of 660 million yuan to enhance the sales of traditional Chinese medicine materials in Yunnan Province and expand its business nationwide [1] Company Summary - Yunnan Baiyao's wholly-owned subsidiary, Yunnan Baiyao Group Chinese Medicine Resources Co., Ltd., will execute the acquisition in cash [1] - Ju Yao Tang specializes in the production and sales of traditional Chinese medicine pieces, toxic traditional Chinese medicine pieces, directly consumable traditional Chinese medicine pieces, and formula granules, demonstrating stable and continuous profitability [1]

Group 1 - Accenture is set to acquire Australian cybersecurity company CyberCX to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region [1]

Group 1 - Ningbo Rail Transit Group's subsidiary, Ningbo Yonying Supply Chain Co., is seeking to acquire a financing leasing company, focusing on companies listed in the Ningbo Financial Office's directory that have a clear intention to sell and no substantial operations [1] - The estimated financing leasing liabilities for Ningbo Rail Transit exceed 10 billion yuan, based on their reported current liabilities and long-term payables of approximately 12 billion yuan [1] - Acquiring a leasing company is expected to enhance profitability and reduce costs for Ningbo Rail Transit, as it will be viewed favorably by financial institutions for financing opportunities [1] Group 2 - The acquisition may negatively impact other leasing companies, as priority projects are likely to be allocated to the newly acquired company, potentially leading to a competitive disadvantage for existing partners [2] - Ningbo Rail Transit has established collaborations with multiple leasing companies, primarily with Dajin Leasing, indicating a diversified approach to financing [2][4]

Core Viewpoint - Modern Dental (03600) anticipates revenue growth for the first half of 2025, driven by natural growth and the acquisition of Hexa Ceram, with significant increases in EBITDA and net profit expected [1][2] Group 1: Financial Projections - The expected revenue for the first half of 2025 is projected to be between HKD 1.775 billion and HKD 1.85 billion, representing an increase of approximately 4.3% to 8.7% compared to HKD 1.702 billion in the first half of 2024 [1] - The anticipated EBITDA for the first half of 2025 is expected to range from HKD 430 million to HKD 470 million, which is an increase of approximately 14.5% to 25.1% from HKD 376 million in the first half of 2024 [1] - The projected net profit for the first half of 2025 is expected to be between HKD 279 million and HKD 295 million, marking an increase of approximately 30.1% to 37.6% from HKD 214 million in the first half of 2024 [1] Group 2: Growth Drivers - Revenue growth is primarily attributed to the company's ongoing natural growth, particularly in Europe and Australia [1] - The increase in EBITDA and net profit is also due to the higher proportion of digital solution cases leading to improved operational efficiency [2] - Favorable exchange rate movements, including the appreciation of the Euro and Australian Dollar against the Renminbi and Hong Kong Dollar during the period from January to June 2025, have contributed positively [2] - The acquisition of Hexa Ceram, Thailand's largest dental laboratory, has accelerated growth [1][2]

Core Viewpoint - The company aims to enhance its profitability and promote sustainable development through the acquisition of a 65% stake in Xi'an Ganxin Technology Co., Ltd. for approximately RMB 388 million [2] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The company plans to acquire a total of 65% equity in Xi'an Ganxin Technology from Yang Mu and several investment partnerships [2] - Upon completion of the transaction, Xi'an Ganxin Technology will become a subsidiary of the company and will be included in the company's consolidated financial statements [2]