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DirecTV, Dish Are Said in Talks to Merge Satellite-TV Businesses

AT&T Inc. and joint-venture partner TPG Inc. are in talks to combine their DirecTV service with Dish, according to people familiar with the matter, a deal that could create the largest pay-TV provider in the US.

By Michelle F. Davis

Biotech IPO Shares Climb in Debuts After Deals Upsized

A trio of biotech companies’ shares rose in their first trading sessions after they each sold more shares in their respective initial public offerings than they had planned.

Twitter Backer Aliya Joins John Textor’s Bid for Everton FC

Aliya Capital Partners is backing US investor John Textor’s bid to acquire Everton FC, the historic English football club that’s struggling to find a buyer.

LifeBrand Sued Over Alleged Secret Plan to Sell Off Assets

A shareholder of LifeBrand Inc. sued the company in Delaware Chancery Court for books and records relating to potential mismanagement in connection with a sale of its assets.

SoftwareOne Is Said to Weigh Deal for Crayon as Apax Closes In

SoftwareOne Holding AG, the Swiss technology firm that’s considering a sale of itself, is also exploring a potential combination with smaller Norwegian competitor Crayon Group Holding ASA, people familiar with the matter said.

Honigman Adds Benjamin Kirschner as Chicago Real Estate Partner

Benjamin Kirschner joined Honigman as a partner in its real estate department in Chicago, the firm announced Friday.

US Steel Surges on Report Decision May Come After Election

United States Steel Corp. surged the most this year after the Washington Post reportedPresident Joe Biden wouldn’t immediately move to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s takeover bid.

Orcel’s Commerzbank Move Brings Focus on Europe’s Bank Mergers

Andrea Orcel’s knack for dealmaking was on full display this week when he caught the world of finance by surprise with a move to buy some and possibly all of Commerzbank AG.

Ares Said in Advanced Deal Talks With GLP Capital Partners

Ares Management Corp. is in advanced talks on an acquisition of GLP Capital Partners Ltd.’s operations outside of China, according to people familiar with the matter, in what could rank as one of the biggest recent combinations in the alternative asset management industry.

General Atlantic-Backed SMG Said to Weigh Options Including IPO

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group, which operates online real estate website ImmoScout24, is exploring strategic options including an initial public offering and a sale, people familiar with the matter said.