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title: "Key deals this week: Orla Mining, Wendy's, NetApp and more"
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description: "This week saw significant deals including Orla Mining's acquisition by Equinox Gold, creating a major North American gold producer. Brookfield Asset Management plans to acquire World Freight Company for $1.2B.N is set to acquire Ovo Energy, potentially making it Britain's largest energy supplier. Wendy's may face a takeover bid between $9-$12 per share. Starz Entertainment shares rose 10% amid interest from Byron Allen, while NetApp experienced speculation of a potential takeover. Akamai Technologies announced plans to acquire LayerX to enhance its security offerings."
datetime: "2026-05-16T19:27:21.000Z"
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# Key deals this week: Orla Mining, Wendy's, NetApp and more


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