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Saturday, September 5, 2026

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7:17 AMEconomic Times

Tata Motors launches tender offer for Iveco Group; deal values company at €3.82 billion

Summary

Tata Motors has launched a €14.1-per-share cash tender offer for Iveco Group, valuing the Italian commercial vehicle maker at €3.82 billion. Backed by Iveco’s largest shareholder Exor, the offer seeks full ownership and delisting.

Tata Motors is moving from partnership discussions to a control transaction in a major expansion

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Why it matters

The transaction could materially reshape Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle scale and international presence.

4:09 AMBloomberg Markets

Leonardo CEO Mariani Sees Ukraine Unit as Acquisition Outpost

Summary

Leonardo is using its new Kyiv unit to build relationships with Ukraine’s expanding military-technology sector. CEO Lorenzo Mariani said the company is pursuing partnerships, investments, and potential acquisitions.

The Kyiv office shifts Leonardo’s presence in Ukraine from sales and cooperation toward deal sourcing.

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Why it matters

Ukraine is emerging not only as a defense market but also as a source of technologies that major European contractors may seek to acquire.

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