US-EU Index & Corporate Actions Analyst, ORTEX

Harry Kalfas

US-EU Index & Corporate Actions Analyst

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Aviva PLC operates as an international insurance company that provides all classes of general and life assurance, including fire, motor, marine, aviation, and transport insurance. The Company also offers a variety of financial services, including unit trusts, stockbroking, long-term savings, and fund management.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aviva-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21822:1" rel="noopener">Aviva's (AV/ LN)</a> £3.7B acquisition of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/direct-line-insurance-group-pl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21902:1" rel="noopener">Direct Line Insurance Group Pl (DLG LN)</a> combines two major insurers, with £125M in expected annual synergies by year three.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/direct-line-insurance-group-pl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21902:1" rel="noopener">Direct Line Insurance Group Pl (DLG LN)</a> shareholders to receive 0.2867 new <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aviva-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21822:1" rel="noopener">Aviva (AV/ LN)</a> shares, 129.7p in cash, and up to 5p in pre-completion dividends per share held.</li>
<li>The acquisition is expected to impact major UK and European indices on an intra-quarter basis.</li>
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Aviva's (AV/ LN) £3.7B acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group Pl (DLG LN) combines two major insurers, with £125M in expected annual synergies by year three.

Direct Line Insurance Group Pl (DLG LN) shareholders to receive 0.2867 new Aviva (AV/ LN) shares, 129.7p in cash, and up to 5p in pre-completion dividends per share held.
The acquisition is expected to impact major UK and European indices on an intra-quarter basis.


Aviva’s £3.7B Acquisition: Key Index Changes

Amcor PLC operates as a packaging company. The Company offers wide range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and services for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors. Amcor serves customers worldwide.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amcor-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36919:1" rel="noopener">Amcor (AMCR US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/berry-global-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9428:1" rel="noopener">Berry Global Group (BERY US)</a> all-stock merger creates a $24B packaging leader with $650M in synergies by year three.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/berry-global-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9428:1" rel="noopener">Berry Global Group (BERY US)</a> shareholders to receive 7.25 <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amcor-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36919:1" rel="noopener">Amcor (AMCR US)</a> shares per share held, with the deal expected to close soon.</li>
<li>The merger's impact on major U.S. indices expected on an intra-quarter basis.</li>
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Amcor (AMCR US) and Berry Global Group (BERY US) all-stock merger creates a $24B packaging leader with $650M in synergies by year three.

Berry Global Group (BERY US) shareholders to receive 7.25 Amcor (AMCR US) shares per share held, with the deal expected to close soon.
The merger's impact on major U.S. indices expected on an intra-quarter basis.


Amcor’s $8B+ Berry Pick: A Juicy Shake-Up for the US Index

CoStar Group Inc. provides building-specific information to the United States commercial real estate industry and related industries. The Company's database details office and industrial space. The database provides digitized photographs and floor plan images on individual commercial buildings in the company's markets.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/costar-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16907:1" rel="noopener">Costar Group (CSGP US)</a> to acquire <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/matterport-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36323:1" rel="noopener">Matterport (MTTR US)</a> for $1.6 billion, boosting its digital real estate capabilities.</li>
<li>The regulatory hurdles and recent optimism on expected completion of the acquisition.</li>
<li>The acquisition's impact on major U.S. indices, expected mostly on an intra-quarter basis.</li>
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Costar Group (CSGP US) to acquire Matterport (MTTR US) for $1.6 billion, boosting its digital real estate capabilities.
The regulatory hurdles and recent optimism on expected completion of the acquisition.
The acquisition's impact on major U.S. indices, expected mostly on an intra-quarter basis.


CoStar's $1.6 Billion Matterport Acquisition Near Completion: Index Impacts Ahead

Event-Driven

Omnicom Group Inc. provides advertising, marketing and corporate communications services. The Company's agencies, which operate in major markets around the world, provide a comprehensive range of services including traditional media advertising; customer relationship management ("CRM"); public relations; and specialty communications.

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<li>The merger between <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/omnicom-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15775:1" rel="noopener">Omnicom Group (OMC US)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/interpublic-group-of-companies-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8544:1" rel="noopener">Interpublic Group Of Companies (IPG US)</a> aims to create a marketing powerhouse with $25.6 billion in revenue and $750 million in annual synergies.</li>
<li>Deal spread narrowed due to Omnicom's price drop, signalling market caution over post-merger performance.</li>
<li>The merger’s close, expected in 2025, will impact major US indices on an intra-quarter basis.</li>
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The merger between Omnicom Group (OMC US) and Interpublic Group Of Companies (IPG US) aims to create a marketing powerhouse with $25.6 billion in revenue and $750 million in annual synergies.
Deal spread narrowed due to Omnicom's price drop, signalling market caution over post-merger performance.
The merger’s close, expected in 2025, will impact major US indices on an intra-quarter basis.


Omnicom and IPG Merger of $25.6B Combined Revenue: Market Reaction and Major US Index Implications

Ares Management Corporation operates as an asset management firm. The Firm focuses on tradable credit, direct lending, private equity, and real estate markets. The Company also invest in all levels of a company capital structure-from senior debt to common equity. Ares Management serves university endowments, pension and sovereign wealth funds, banks, and insurance companies.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ares-management-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28771:1" rel="noopener">Ares Management (ARES US) </a>entered into a definitive agreement a $3.7 billion acquisition of GLP Capital Partners’ international operations.</li>
<li>The acquisition is structured with a mix of cash and stock, including performance incentives.</li>
<li>The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will impact Ares’ presence in a global and a major US index, potentially creating significant passive demand.</li>
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Ares Management (ARES US) entered into a definitive agreement a $3.7 billion acquisition of GLP Capital Partners’ international operations.
The acquisition is structured with a mix of cash and stock, including performance incentives.
The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will impact Ares’ presence in a global and a major US index, potentially creating significant passive demand.


Ares Management’s $3.7 Billion Acquisition: Shift for the U.S. And Global Index

Index Rebalance professional with expertise in assessing the impact of Corporate Actions on major U.S., EU, and global indices. Specialized in forecasting index adjustments driven by Mergers & Acquisitions, Spin-offs, IPOs, and Equity Offerings, as well as analyzing shareholder structures and calculating free float. Assessed capital flows and capital invested in major equity indices. All forecasts and analyses are derived from publicly available, reliable sources, including exchange filings, regulatory disclosures, company announcements, and ETFs, without the use of index data. Producing forecasts for both scheduled and unscheduled index rebalances while providing insights into key aspects of Corporate Actions throughout their lifecycle.

Harry Kalfas
US-EU Index & Corporate Actions Analyst
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Aviva’s £3.7B Acquisition: Key Index Changes

Aviva’s £3.7B acquisition of Direct Line will impact major UK and European indices, with Direct Line shareholders receiving cash and shares.

Harry Kalfas

Amcor’s $8B+ Berry Pick: A Juicy Shake-Up for the US Index

Amcor and Berry’s all-stock merger forms a $24B packaging leader with $650M in synergies. Berry shareholders get 7.25 Amcor shares per Berry share....

Harry Kalfas

CoStar's $1.6 Billion Matterport Acquisition Near Completion: Index Impacts Ahead

CoStar Group’s $1.6 billion acquisition of Matterport is a game-changer for digital real estate. With a cash-and-stock structure, the merger is...

Harry Kalfas

Omnicom and IPG Merger of $25.6B Combined Revenue: Market Reaction and Major US Index Implications

Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (NYSE: IPG) to merge in H2 2025 for a $25.6B Combined Revenue - intra...

Harry Kalfas

Ares Management’s $3.7 Billion Acquisition: Shift for the U.S. And Global Index

Ares Management's $3.7B acquisition of GLP Capital’s international ops enhances its footprint and index presence, driving potential passive demand.

Harry Kalfas