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Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million from Canada’s WildBrain
Sony is buying a 41% stake in the Charles M. Schulz comic “Peanuts” and its characters including Snoopy and Charlie Brown from Canada's WildBrain in a $457 million deal.
Cannabist Co. strikes $130M deal for Virginia medical marijuana biz
The Cannabist Co. has scrapped a $110 million deal to sell its Central Virginia medical marijuana business to a subsidiary of Curaleaf,
Mars completes $36B Kellanova acquisition
McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars announced Thursday that it has completed its $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova.
EU approves $36B Mars-Kellanova buy; deal to close this week
McLean-based candy and pet care giant Mars has received the European Union's blessing to acquire Kellanova, maker of Pringles, Cheez-Its and other snacks, in a $36 billion deal.
Gainesville automation company acquired by Naviant
Naviant announced last week that it has acquired Versivo, a Gainesville-based business process automation provider.
Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for $1.4 billion, in bid to relaunch sexier Milan rival
MILAN (AP) — The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a $1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic and Miu Miu ‘s youth-driven appeal. The highly anticipated deal is expected to relaunch Versace’s fortunes, after middling post-pandemic performance [[...]
Brown Edwards acquires Lynchburg-based accounting firm
Brown Edwards has acquired Lynchburg-based Shelton & Co., an accounting practice known for its construction industry expertise.
Hooker Furnishings to sell two brands for $4.8M
Martinsville-based Hooker Furnishings is selling two case goods brands to Magnussen Home Furnishings for approximately $4.8 million.
Chantilly’s VTG makes sixth acquisition of 2025
VTG announced Tuesday that it has acquired Fairfax-based technology firm Miklos Systems, its sixth acquisition this year.
Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share
Sinclair has made a $7-per-share offer to buy E.W. Scripps, a move that could reshape local TV news as consolidation accelerates across the broadcasting industry.
California business acquires Falls Church wealth management firm
Beacon Pointe Advisors has acquired Falls Church-based Hemington Wealth Management, adding $1.2B in assets.
Global Guardian acquires UK risk management company
Global Guardian announced last week that it has acquired UK-based Solace Global Risk, a travel risk management company.
