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Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Chart Industries Soars On Takeover Talk
Seeking Alphaยท 2025-07-29 10:59
Group 1: Baker Hughes and Chart Industries Acquisition - Baker Hughes is nearing a $13.6 billion cash deal to acquire Chart Industries, valuing Chart at $210 per share, which represents a 22% premium over its Monday closing price [3] - This acquisition would replace an earlier agreement between Chart Industries and Flowserve, which had announced an all-stock merger valued at approximately $19 billion including debt [3] - The acquisition is expected to enhance Baker Hughes' presence in liquefied natural gas, nuclear energy, and data centers, thereby strengthening its industrial and energy technology division [4] Group 2: Cadence Design Systems - Cadence Design Systems has agreed to plead guilty to violating export laws and will pay over $140 million to the U.S. government for illegally selling semiconductor design technology to a Chinese military-associated entity [4][5] - The illegal sales occurred between 2015 and 2021, involving a front company linked to China's National University of Defense Technology, which was previously blacklisted by the U.S. Department of Commerce [5] Group 3: Warner Bros. Discovery - Warner Bros. Discovery has announced new names for its businesses, with the streaming and studios segment to be called "Warner Bros." and the networks segment to be named "Discovery Global" [6] - David Zaslav will serve as president and CEO of Warner Bros., while a chief financial officer for the business is yet to be appointed [7] - The networks business will encompass various entertainment, sports, and news television brands globally, including CNN and TNT Sports [7]