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Cognition CEO denies report of SpaceX acquisition talks
Cognition CEO Scott Wu pushed back on a report claiming SpaceX attempted to acquire the AI coding startup, saying the company is not for sale and no talks have taken place. The denial follows SpaceX's recent $60 billion acquisition of rival coding startup Cursor.
PayPal Reportedly in Renewed Sale Talks with Stripe and Advent
PayPal is reportedly in renewed sale negotiations with Stripe and private equity firm Advent, potentially reaching a deal in the coming weeks as CEO Enrique Lores pushes a turnaround plan.
Bending Spoons agrees to buy Airtable in $1.28B cash deal
Bending Spoons has agreed to acquire Airtable for $1.28 billion in cash, its first deal since going public last month. The price is a steep drop from Airtable's $11 billion peak valuation in 2021.
TechnicoFlor Acquires Grasse-Based Fragrance House Azur Fragrance
French fragrance compounder TechnicoFlor has acquired Azur Fragrance, a family-owned perfume composition company based in Grasse, France, to bolster its natural perfumery capabilities and international reach.
Shams Acquires Fragrance Tech Firm Scentys
French olfactory design company Shams has acquired fragrance technology specialist Scentys, combining expertise in scent creation and diffusion to expand in luxury, retail, and hospitality.
Belle Brands Acquires Skincare Label Versed
Belle Brands acquires direct-to-consumer skincare label Versed, expanding its beauty portfolio while maintaining the brand’s independent operations.
Konckier Family Acquires German Perfumery Chain Stadtparfümerie Pieper
The Konckier family, reference shareholders of French beauty group Bogart, has acquired 100% of German perfumery chain Stadtparfümerie Pieper, which operates more than 110 stores across Germany.
CK Hutchison in Talks to Sell Marionnaud to Beauty Investor David Konckier
CK Hutchison Holdings is exploring the sale of European prestige beauty retailer Marionnaud to David Konckier, founder of BEHN and principal shareholder of the Bogart Group, signaling further consolidation in the sector.
Next reportedly eyes Harvey Nichols acquisition to enter luxury market
UK retailer Next is reportedly considering buying luxury department store Harvey Nichols, a move that would mark a significant shift into high-end retail.
CHANEL Acquires Historic Parisian Shirtmaker Charvet
CHANEL has acquired Charvet, the historic Parisian shirtmaker founded in 1838, aiming to preserve its craftsmanship and ensure creative independence.
Richemont Sells Baume & Mercier to Damiani Group
Richemont has completed the sale of its watchmaking brand Baume & Mercier to the Italian Damiani Group, which plans to expand the 200-year-old maison's global reach.
KMI Brands Sells Noughty Haircare to Komerz
KMI Brands has divested its natural haircare label Noughty Haircare to distribution firm Komerz, as the seller refocuses on licensed fragrance partnerships.
The Independents Acquires Phantasm Group to Expand Film and Storytelling Capabilities
Source signal: Luxury communications group The Independents acquires Phantasm Group
Chinese Fund HSG Acquires Majority Stake in Golden Goose
Chinese investment firm HSG has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Golden Goose, with the transaction receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. The deal, first announced in December 2025, also includes Temasek and True Light Capital as minority shareholders.