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CoreWeave CEO Defends Core Scientific Acquisition as “Nice to Have” Amid Shareholder Resistance

CoreWeave’s CEO has characterized the proposed $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific as a “nice to have” rather than essential. Shareholder resistance continues to mount, with a key proxy advisor recommending against the deal ahead of the October 30 vote.

Deal Faces Mounting Opposition

CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator has reportedly described the company’s proposed acquisition of Core Scientific as non-essential, stating the $9 billion all-stock deal represents a “nice to have” rather than a necessity for the AI cloud provider. This characterization comes as shareholder opposition to the acquisition intensifies, with a crucial vote scheduled for October 30 that could determine the deal’s fate.

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Pentagon Seeks Private Equity Partnerships for $150 Billion Military Modernization

The US Army is turning to Wall Street’s largest private equity firms to help finance a massive $150 billion infrastructure modernization. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has convened meetings with firms including Apollo, Carlyle, and KKR to develop creative funding solutions for critical defense projects.

Military Seeks Private Capital for Infrastructure Overhaul

The US Army has reportedly approached several major private equity groups to help fund what sources describe as a $150 billion infrastructure modernization program. According to reports, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with approximately 15 Wall Street firms last week, including Apollo Global Management, Carlyle Group, KKR, and Cerberus Capital Management.

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CoreWeave’s $5 Billion Core Scientific Acquisition Faces Mounting Shareholder Opposition

CoreWeave’s ambitious $5 billion acquisition of Core Scientific faces mounting opposition from major shareholders ahead of a critical October 30 vote. Gullane Capital, the third-largest shareholder, has joined other investors in rejecting the current terms, citing valuation concerns and structural issues with the stock conversion deal.

Major Shareholder Joins Opposition to CoreWeave’s Acquisition Plan

A $5 billion merger crucial to CoreWeave‘s expansion in the artificial intelligence sector faces increasing uncertainty as another major investor has announced opposition to the deal. According to reports, Trip Miller, founder of Gullane Capital and the third-largest shareholder in Core Scientific, stated he would vote against the proposed acquisition by rival data center firm CoreWeave.