The video-game maker is set to go public in a direct listing today, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America advising. It’s arrival to the public markets comes after a series of hurdles and delays, and as volatility returns to tech stocks.
CUNA Mutual Group has agreed to buy Assurant’s prearranged funeral insurance business. The $1.3 billion deal signifies expansion in a well-known business for CUNA Mutual and marks an increased focus on digital offerings for Assurant. See more here.
As debt increased for Ireland’s ION Group, investors balked at its previous attempts to raise loans. Now, ION is nearing $4 billion in transactions to refinance debt held by its companies. Get the full rundown here.
Luke Bergstrom, Latham & Watkin’s M&A leader, walked Insider through brokering one of 2020’s biggest deals and what’s on the horizon for 2021. Find out more here.
Pipe, which helps companies with recurring revenue get cash up front, just nabbed $50 million from some high-profile investors. Founder and co-CEO Harry Hurst told Insider how he’ll use the capital. Read more here.
BlackRock outlined its diversity and inclusion strategy at a company town hall on Tuesday. The asset manager has been in the spotlight after former employees alleged they experienced harassment and discrimination at the firm. See more here.
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