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M&A news — August 3, 2026

Publications tagged with M&A published on August 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Business Trade Ratings M&A
Aug 3, 2026, 11:44 UTC
GameStop Shares Fall as $1.4B Debt-For-Equity Swap Announced
GameStop has agreed to exchange about $1.4 billion of zero-coupon convertible notes for Class A shares, reducing long-term debt without using cash. The swap will issue new shares, potentially diluting retail traders. CEO Ryan Cohen still pursues an eBay takeover, with GameStop owning a 9.8% stake.
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Business Trade M&A
Aug 3, 2026, 09:20 UTC
AstraZeneca Explores Merger with Bristol Myers Squibb
AstraZeneca is reportedly in talks with Bristol Myers Squibb about a potential merger that could create one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, valued at nearly $400 billion. The Financial Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that the companies have held early-stage discussions about combining. However, it's unclear if talks are ongoing or will result in a transaction.
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