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PIF-backed Scopely acquires Pokemon Go from US-based Niantic
The transaction will also see Scopely inject some USD 50 mn into Niantic’s AI spinoff
Zahid Group pursues new takeover talks with South Africa’s Barloworld
The offer price remains at ZAR 120 apiece
Saudi + UAE SWFs led regional M&A activity in 2024
Cross-border transactions accounted for 74% of total M&A value in the region
Private equity industry’s AUM fell for the first time in decades amid liquidity crunch
The total value of buyouts was up 37% y-o-y to USD 602 bn last year
SNB offloads SAR 3.4 bn mortgage portfolio to Saudi Real Estate Refinance
The move aims to fuel growth in the local housing market
PIF eyes stake in aerostructure unit of Italy’s Leonardo
An agreement would see Leonardo build a civil aviation plant in Saudi Arabia
Salic now owns 80% of Singapore’s Olam Agri + Alat acquires 15% of TK Elevator
The transaction values Olam Agri Holdings at USD 4 bn
Maaden finalizes SAR 3.6 bn Alba stake purchase in Bahrain’s Alba from Sabic
The companies were originally on track for a merger before talks were halted abruptly last month
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