# merger acquisition (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover merger acquisition. Page: Feed: --- ## [The cost of waiting: what licensing a biotech asset early really saves you](https://www.labiotech.eu/opinion/cost-of-waiting-licensing-biotech-asset-early/) _2026-08-21 · Dylan Kissane · Labiotech.eu_ In recent years, biopharma has paid significantly different prices for the same underlying technology. In March 2025, AstraZeneca agreed to pay EsoBiotec, an in vivo CAR-T platform with early single-patient data, $425 million upfront and up to $575 million more in milestones. In August 2025, Gilead’s Kite paid $350 million for Interius BioTherapeutics, another in vivo CAR-T platform, also… ## [Beyond biology: Nanobiotix’s physics-first approach to cancer](https://www.labiotech.eu/podcast/beyond-biology-nanobiotixs-physics-first-approach-to-cancer/) _2026-08-21 · Jules Adam · Labiotech.eu_ What if the key to beating cancer was a new way of thinking about matter? That's the question Laurent Lévy asked when he co-founded Nanobiotix over twenty years ago The post Beyond biology: Nanobiotix’s physics-first approach to cancer appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from… ## [MS&AD Commits GBP 200m to Standard Life’s New Pension Risk Transfer Partnership](https://www.fintechobserver.com/ms-ad-commits-gbp-200m-to-standard-lifes-new-pension-risk-transfer-partnership/) _2026-08-20 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Tokyo-listed MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings has agreed to invest up to £200 million in a new U.K.-based partnership being formed by Standard Life. The venture will focus on the Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) sector, specifically targeting large and complex U.K. defined benefit pension ## [Digital Garage, JCB, and Lawson Partner to Test USDC Stablecoin Payments at In-Store POS](https://www.fintechobserver.com/digital-garage-jcb-and-lawson-partner-to-test-usdc-stablecoin-payments-at-in-store-pos/) _2026-08-20 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Digital Garage, JCB, and Lawson have signed a basic agreement to conduct a proof-of-concept (PoC) for stablecoin payments at retail locations. The initiative aims to test the viability of Circle's USD Coin (USDC) for in-store transactions, focusing primarily on inbound foreign tourists. Starting August 20, ## [Minna no Ginko and Revolut Deepen Partnership to Launch Banking Agency Operations](https://www.fintechobserver.com/minna-no-ginko-and-revolut-deepen-partnership-to-launch-banking-agency-operations/) _2026-08-20 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Digital lender Minna no Ginko, a subsidiary of Fukuoka Financial Group, has entered into a banking agency agreement with Revolut Technologies Japan, expanding their ongoing Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) collaboration. Under the terms of the agreement, Revolut Technologies Japan operates as a registered banking agency (Kanto Local Finance Bureau ## [Japan FinTech Observer #177](https://www.fintechobserver.com/japan-fintech-observer-177/) _2026-08-20 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Welcome to the one hundred seventy-seventh edition of the Japan FinTech Observer. Marie Kondo has reached the Japan FinTech Observer. Curating a weekly newsletter undoubtedly has the benefit that we do not have to chase every headlines at every hour, and rather take the opportunity to contemplate thoroughly about ## [Life science industry in Geneva on a roll](https://www.labiotech.eu/in-depth/life-science-industry-in-geneva-on-a-roll/) _2026-08-19 · Roohi Mariam Peter · Labiotech.eu_ Geneva’s life science industry is bound to western Switzerland's Health Valley ecosystem but is also growing in and of itself. The post Life science industry in Geneva on a roll appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited.… ## [Infcurion Expands Embedded Finance Footprint via Strategic Credit Platform Upgrades and Regional Cashless Expansion](https://www.fintechobserver.com/infcurion-expands-embedded-finance-footprint-via-strategic-credit-platform-upgrades-and-regional-cashless-expansion/) _2026-08-19 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Japanese FinTech provider Infcurion has announced two major strategic initiatives aimed at scaling embedded financial services across both business-to-business (B2B) credit issuance and regional consumer payments. Credit and Guarantee Add-on for "Xard" Platform Infcurion launched a new "Credit & Guarantee Option" for its ## [Japan’s Regional Lenders Tap nCino to Drive Consumer Loan Digitalization](https://www.fintechobserver.com/japans-regional-lenders-tap-ncino-to-drive-consumer-loan-digitalization/) _2026-08-19 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Regional Japanese lenders Hachijuni Nagano Bank and Hiroshima Bank have independently selected nCino’s unified cloud platform to overhaul their consumer lending operations. The software deployments reflect a broader push across Japan's regional banking sector to modernize legacy architecture, eliminate paper workflows, and accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) ## [Japan Issues Administrative Guidance to Global Tech Giants Over Rising Deepfake Investment Scams](https://www.fintechobserver.com/japan-issues-administrative-guidance-to-global-tech-giants-over-rising-deepfake-investment-scams/) _2026-08-19 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ In a coordinated regulatory move, multiple Japanese government agencies—including the National Police Agency, the Financial Services Agency, and the Digital Agency—issued formal administrative guidance to major global social media operators. The directive targets the spread of fraudulent advertisements on social networking platforms, particularly deepfake ads exploiting ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QKwsLwFRpt6r) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Japanese Regional Banking M&A: Iyogin Holdings and Ehime Bank to Merge Under Single-Platform, Multi-Brand Model](https://www.fintechobserver.com/japanese-regional-banking-m-a-iyogin-holdings-and-ehime-bank-to-merge-under-single-platform-multi-brand-model/) _2026-08-19 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Iyogin Holdings and The Ehime Bank have executed a Basic Agreement to pursue a business integration, marking yet another consolidation within the Japanese regional banking sector. Targeted for completion in April 2027, the deal responds to a shifting macroeconomic landscape and intensifying competition. This integration is an aggregation to achieve ## [Datachain Launches Trial for Cross-Chain API to Automate B2B Programmable Payments](https://www.fintechobserver.com/datachain-launches-trial-for-cross-chain-api-to-automate-b2b-programmable-payments/) _2026-08-19 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ Blockchain infrastructure developer Datachain, a subsidiary of Speee Inc. (TSE: 4499), announced the launch of a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial for its unified cross-chain API platform. The initiative aims to bridge enterprise data with on-chain financial systems to power programmable B2B payments using tokenized deposits and stablecoins. ## [Japan’s 2026 Asset Management Roadmap: Overhauling the Investment Chain for a "Growth-Oriented" Economy](https://www.fintechobserver.com/japans-2026-asset-management-roadmap-overhauling-the-investment-chain-for-a-growth-oriented-economy/) _2026-08-19 · Norbert Gehrke · Japan FinTech Observer_ The release of the "2026 Progress Report for Advancing Asset Management Services in Japan" by the Financial Services Agency marks a transitional point in Tokyo’s financial policy, moving from the foundational "Asset Management Nation" initiative of 2023 to a comprehensive "upgrade" focused ## [BIO-Europe 2026: Expanding the scope at Europe’s leading biotech partnering event](https://www.labiotech.eu/partner/bio-europe-2026-partnering-event/) _2026-08-18 · Vyara Siteva · Labiotech.eu_ BIO-Europe 2026 heads to Cologne this November, expanding from three tracks to seven to reach the full biotech and pharma C-suite. The post BIO-Europe 2026: Expanding the scope at Europe’s leading biotech partnering event appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s… ## [Eight biotech companies in Melbourne you should know about](https://www.labiotech.eu/best-biotech/biotech-companies-melbourne/) _2026-08-17 · Roohi Mariam Peter · Labiotech.eu_ Discover 8 biotech companies in Melbourne, ranging from commercial to preclinical-stage companies, advancing promising technologies. The post Eight biotech companies in Melbourne you should know about appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is… ## [EquipmentShare Uncorks A Record-Setting Second Quarter](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/article/55398312/equipmentshare-uncorks-a-record-setting-second-quarter) _2026-08-15 · (Michael Roth) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ The company said rental segment revenue’s increase is because of significant customer demand, which drove continued expansion of the company’s operation location footprint and an increase in the size of the company’s managed fleet. ## [We asked, you answered: Labiotech’s 2026 reader survey results](https://www.labiotech.eu/inside-labiotech/labiotech-2026-reader-survey-results/) _2026-08-14 · Dylan Kissane · Labiotech.eu_ Labiotech's reader survey reveals what our audience wants, needs, and is interested in for 2026. The post We asked, you answered: Labiotech’s 2026 reader survey results appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and… ## [How Cancer Research Horizons is building the future of childhood cancer medicines](https://www.labiotech.eu/podcast/how-cancer-research-horizons-is-building-the-future-of-childhood-cancer-medicines/) _2026-08-14 · Roohi Mariam Peter · Labiotech.eu_ Cancer Research Horizons' CBO Tony Hickson discusses why charity and pharma need each other now more than ever. The post How Cancer Research Horizons is building the future of childhood cancer medicines appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is… ## [UCB’s pipeline strategy in 2026: Doubling down on immunology and neurology](https://www.labiotech.eu/top-pharma-strategy/ucb-pipeline-strategy/) _2026-08-12 · Willow Shah-Neville · Labiotech.eu_ Discover how UCB’s pipeline strategy in 2026 is still focused on its core areas of immunology and neurology. The post UCB’s pipeline strategy in 2026: Doubling down on immunology and neurology appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly… ## [Seven biotechs driving progress in Duchenne muscular dystrophy](https://www.labiotech.eu/best-biotech/biotechs-driving-progress-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/) _2026-08-11 · Roohi Mariam Peter · Labiotech.eu_ In this article, we take a look at seven clinical-stage biotechs that are fostering R&D in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapeutic space. The post Seven biotechs driving progress in Duchenne muscular dystrophy appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author… ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h0McmmOvLa5P) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [We asked 19 biotech leaders what breaks their deals. It wasn’t the science.](https://www.labiotech.eu/expert-advice/cbo-ceo-relationship-biotech/) _2026-08-10 · Dylan Kissane · Labiotech.eu_ The CBO CEO relationship shapes biotech deal success. Discover insights from 19 industry leaders on board alignment and partnering. The post We asked 19 biotech leaders what breaks their deals. It wasn’t the science. appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author… ## [Flexible Software in the AI Age](https://www.rermag.com/business-technology/software/media-gallery/55393930/flexible-software-in-the-ai-age) _2026-08-07 · (Michael Roth) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ Software needs to be interactive and to provide insight into the meaning of the data. ## [Top biotech deals in July 2026](https://www.labiotech.eu/trends-news/biotech-deals-july-2026/) _2026-08-07 · Roohi Mariam Peter · Labiotech.eu_ The top biotech deals of July 2026 were over small molecules, cell therapies, antibodies, RNA therapeutics, vaccines, and AI. The post Top biotech deals in July 2026 appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and… ## [Why Western pharma is sleeping on China’s circular RNA revolution](https://www.labiotech.eu/podcast/why-western-pharma-is-sleeping-on-chinas-circular-rna-revolution/) _2026-08-07 · Roohi Mariam Peter · Labiotech.eu_ The CEO of Therorna discusses the science of behind circular RNA and why Western pharma hasn't paid enough attention to what's being built in China. The post Why Western pharma is sleeping on China’s circular RNA revolution appeared first on Labiotech.eu . © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s… ## [Strong Demand and Sales for JLG Aerial Equipment in Second Quarter](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/article/55396006/strong-demand-and-sales-for-jlg-aerial-equipment-in-second-quarter) _2026-08-05 · (Michael Roth) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ Telehandler sales drop in first half of 2026. ## [Rental Revenues Jump 23.2 Percent for Herc Rentals in Second Quarter of 2026](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/article/55394557/rental-revenues-jump-232-percent-for-herc-rentals-in-second-quarter-of-2026) _2026-07-29 · (Michael Roth) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ Total second quarter 2026 revenue was $1,204 million compared to $1,002 million a year ago, a 20.2-percent hike. ## [Strong Second Quarter Demand Will Continue All Year, Flannery Says](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/article/55393621/strong-second-quarter-demand-will-continue-all-year-flannery-says) _2026-07-26 · (Michael Roth) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ On the industrial side, power continues to post double-digit growth, while metals and minerals also grew at a healthy rate. ## [United Rentals’ Rental Revenue Jumps 12.7 Percent in Second Quarter](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/article/55393035/united-rentals-rental-revenue-jumps-127-percent-in-second-quarter) _2026-07-23 · (undefined) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ United Rentals posted $4.410 billion in second quarter 2026 revenue compared to $3.943 billion in the second quarter of 2025, an 11.8-percent increase. ## [Inside the Tennessee plant behind Komatsu's 60,000th excavator](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/supply-side/news/55392934/inside-the-tennessee-plant-behind-komatsus-60000th-excavator) _2026-07-22 · (undefined) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ Komatsu's Chattanooga plant hit a major production milestone with the completion of its 60,000th excavator ## [Stronger Revenue in the Second Quarter Say Baird/RER Rental Equipment Industry Survey Respondents](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/media-gallery/55390264/much-stronger-revenue-in-the-second-quarter-say-baird-rer-rental-equipment-industry-survey-respondents) _2026-07-11 · (Baird Associates/RER) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ Thirty-nine percent of respondents reported that the second quarter beat internal budgets, with 18 percent seeing worse-than-expected results and 43 percent said results were essentially in line with their expectations. ## [Every Channel. 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Free trial, no IP lock. ## [4-Horn Power & HVAC Expands to Freeport, Texas](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/article/55389805/4-horn-power-hvac-expands-to-freeport-texas) _2026-07-09 · (Michael Roth) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ The new location, in the municipality of Oyster Creek, Texas, a few miles from Freeport, expands the company’s footprint along the Texas Gulf Coast and positions the company closer to the customers and facilities it serves every day. ## [Sunbelt Rentals Revenue Leaps 8.9 Percent in Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2026; Makes Modular Space Acquisition](https://www.rermag.com/news-analysis/headline-news/article/55386891/sunbelt-rentals-revenue-leaps-89-percent-in-fiscal-fourth-quarter-2026-makes-modular-space-acquisition) _2026-06-25 · (Michael Roth) · Home | Rental Equipment Register_ Equipment rental revenue for the quarter was $2,529 million, compared to $2,334 million in the year-ago fiscal fourth quarter, for an 8.0-percent increase.