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European M&A deals of the month: July 2026
Read the full story: European M&A deals of the month: July 2026July’s European deal market rewarded scale, infrastructure, and operational depth. Five major transactions showed buyers paying substantial premiums for established networks, recurring revenue, specialist technology, and market positions that would take years to recreate.
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BP profit doubles as strategy tightens
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