- Vivendi is organizing an investor day for UMG on August 25.
- Valneva today began the "phased submission" of its VLA2001 vaccine application to the UK health agency MHRA. An initial approval could be given before the end of the year.
- After technology, China could put a new twist on alcohol. Funds are reportedly eyeing J Sainsbury' s based on a valuation in excess of £7bn, according to the Sunday Times.
- General Motors will have to spend $1bn to recall and modify the 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt.
- Uber drivers' status put on the line in California.
- PayPal is introducing cryptocurrencies in the UK.
- The U.S. FDA gave final approval, rather than emergency approval, to Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine today
- Facebook buried a report to avoid damaging its image.
- Lonza is expanding its production capacity in China.
- Clariant acquires the remaining 70% of Brazilian company Beraca, taking full control.
- Spark Infrastructure recommends KKR's $3.71 billion buyout offer.
- Cembra falls after Migros contract ends.
- Dormakaba acquires Australian companies.
- Fincantieri is reportedly negotiating the purchase of OTO Melara from its compatriot Leonardo, according to Reuters.
- In the Antipodes, Ampol is offering to buy Z Energy at NZD 3.78 per share.
- Paysafe is buying German company Viafintech.
- Brookfield gets 65.6% of Inter Pipeline after its offer.