Acquisitions that have been completed in 2024:


Here are some notable acquisitions that have been completed in 2024


1. Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard: After a lengthy regulatory review, Microsoft finalized its acquisition of Activision Blizzard for approximately $68.7 billion.


2. Broadcom's Acquisition of VMware: Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware for around $61 billion, enhancing its software offerings.


3. NVIDIA's Acquisition of Arm: NVIDIA's acquisition of Arm was finalized after overcoming regulatory hurdles, aimed at bolstering its position in AI and semiconductor markets.


4. Salesforce's Acquisition of Slack: Salesforce completed its acquisition of Slack, further integrating collaboration tools into its cloud offerings.


China

1. Tencent's Acquisition of Minor Entertainment: Tencent completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Minor Entertainment, expanding its entertainment portfolio.


2. Alibaba's Purchase of Sun Art Retail: Alibaba finalized its acquisition of the remaining shares of Sun Art Retail, enhancing its grocery and retail operations.


 Japan

1. SoftBank's Acquisition of Arm Holdings: SoftBank completed its acquisition of Arm Holdings, further integrating semiconductor technology into its operations.


2. Sony's Acquisition of Bungie: Sony finalized its acquisition of Bungie to strengthen its gaming division and expand its influence in the gaming industry.


 England

1. AstraZeneca's Acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals: AstraZeneca completed its acquisition of Alexion, focusing on expanding its rare disease portfolio.


2. Unilever's Acquisition of Nutrafol: Unilever finalized the acquisition of Nutrafol, a hair wellness brand, to diversify its beauty and personal care offerings.


 Germany

1. Siemens' Acquisition of Varian Medical Systems: Siemens completed its acquisition of Varian Medical Systems, enhancing its healthcare technology portfolio.


2. Volkswagen's Purchase of Electrify America: Volkswagen finalized its acquisition of Electrify America, reinforcing its commitment to electric vehicle infrastructure.





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