Mergers and Acquisitions
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etfdailynews.comAptose Biosciences Delays Closing of Hanmi Acquisition to June
Aptose Biosciences said regulatory approvals in South Korea are still pending for its planned acquisition by Hanmi Pharmaceutical. The companies now target closing in June and have received an additional loan advance to continue operations.
marketwatch.comAdministration proposes easing merger rules for schools
The administration is considering changes to merger guidelines that would apply to educational institutions. The move would affect how private equity firms pursue acquisitions in the sector.
insidermonkey.comUber Discusses Potential Delivery Hero Acquisition, KKR Opens Milan Office
Uber is in talks to acquire Delivery Hero. KKR established a new office in Milan. Synopsys reached a settlement with an activist investor.
New York PostJPMorgan CEO says bank could spend up to $20 billion on acquisition
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank is open to spending $10 billion to $20 billion on a deal over the next couple of years. The comments mark a shift from the bank's usual preference for organic growth.
Major Shareholder Urges Universal Music Group to Reject $64 Billion Bid
The Bolloré Group, which holds a significant stake in Universal Music Group, called on the label to reject a $64 billion acquisition offer. The shareholder stated the price was too low and questioned compatibility with the bidder.
manilatimes.netNuclear Power Startup Newcleo Plans Public Listing via Blank-Check Merger
Newcleo will merge with a blank-check company in a transaction that values the combined entity at about $2.4 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported the planned deal.
Healthcare Takeovers Exceed $140 Billion After Recent Deals
Healthcare acquisition activity reached more than $140 billion this year. A pharmaceutical company completed another purchase, and an industrial firm received advice on a pending bid.
StatEli Lilly to Acquire Three Vaccine Developers for Up to $4 Billion
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company. The combined deals could reach nearly $4 billion and target pathogens linked to long-term health issues.
benzinga.comRio Tinto Reviews Glencore Merger After Price Increase
Rio Tinto is evaluating whether to pursue a renewed bid for Glencore after the target’s share price increased. The review follows earlier discussions between the two mining companies.
StatEli Lilly to Acquire Three Early-Stage Vaccine Developers
Eli Lilly announced Tuesday it will purchase three vaccine companies for a combined total that could reach nearly $4 billion. The acquisitions expand the company's presence in infectious-disease research.
themarketherald.com.auJardine Nears Deal to Acquire I-MED Radiology Network
Jardine is in advanced talks to purchase I-MED Radiology, Australia's largest medical diagnostic imaging provider. The transaction would expand the conglomerate's healthcare holdings.
Uber Offers to Acquire Delivery Hero at €33 per Share
Delivery Hero confirmed receipt of a takeover bid from Uber. The offer values the Berlin-based food delivery company at €33 per share and follows an increase in Uber's stake to 19.5%.
The TimesPenta Capital Partners Delays £1 Billion Sumer Sale, Weighs Continuation Vehicle
Penta Capital Partners has postponed a planned £1 billion auction of Sumer after receiving buyer interest. The firm is now considering a continuation vehicle or dividend recapitalisation instead.
rte.ieLone Star Funds Explores Sale of German Lender IKB
Buyout firm Lone Star Funds has begun early-stage discussions about selling German lender IKB nearly two decades after its initial investment. The move comes as the firm reviews its long-held stake in the bank.
ibtimes.co.ukPrivate Equity Firms Consider Bids for Japanese Logistics Company Nikkon Holdings
Private equity firms Bain Capital, Warburg Pincus, and Blackstone are evaluating bids for Nikkon Holdings as the company explores a potential take-private transaction. The Tokyo-based firm has appointed advisers and formed a special committee to oversee the process.
financialpost.comSkyworks Launches Exchange Offers for Qorvo Senior Notes
Skyworks Solutions announced exchange offers and consent solicitations for two series of Qorvo senior notes. The offers are tied to the planned merger of Qorvo into a Skyworks subsidiary.
americanbanker.comMorgan Stanley Executive Says AI Acquisitions Occur Across Industries
Morgan Stanley’s head of global technology M&A stated that companies are pursuing artificial intelligence acquisitions of varying sizes in multiple sectors. The deals aim to address gaps in chips, power, networking, and infrastructure.
nypost.comNextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Merger With Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy on Monday. The combined company would become the largest U.S. utility by market value and would require state and federal regulatory approval.
etftrends.comPrivate Equity Deals Focus on Energy and Infrastructure in Q1 2026
A review of major U.S. private equity transactions in early 2026 shows capital moving into energy and infrastructure businesses. The shift occurs amid selective dealmaking and pressure for returns after slower exits.
nypost.comNextEra Energy and Dominion Energy Agree to $67 Billion Merger
NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have signed a definitive agreement to combine in a $67 billion all-stock transaction. The deal would create the world's largest regulated electric utility by market capitalization.
s31833.pcdn.coLaw Firm Launches Investigation Into LiveRamp Board Duties in Proposed Sale
Johnson Fistel, PLLP announced an investigation into whether LiveRamp Holdings board members breached fiduciary duties regarding a proposed sale to Publicis Groupe. The inquiry follows LiveRamp's May 17 announcement of a definitive merger agreement.
benzinga.comQuince Therapeutics Acquires Orphai Therapeutics and Raises Up to $187 Million
Quince Therapeutics announced the acquisition of Orphai Therapeutics and a concurrent private placement to fund development of an inhaled rapamycin formulation for pulmonary diseases. The deal brings LAM-001 into Quince's pipeline and extends the company's cash runway through 202…
U.S. Upstream Oil Mergers Reach $38 Billion in First Quarter
U.S. upstream oil mergers totaled $38 billion in the first quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly figure in two years. The increase occurred despite a slowdown in March linked to volatility from the Middle East conflict.
thehindubusinessline.comPrudential to Acquire 75% Stake in Bharti Life Insurance for $365 Million
Prudential agreed to purchase a 75 percent stake in Bharti Life Insurance. The transaction carries an initial cash payment of $365 million and targets India's uninsured middle class.
eonline.comLVMH Agrees to Sell Marc Jacobs to Joint Venture of WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group
LVMH has reached an agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs brand to a joint venture formed by WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group. The buyers plan to raise up to $850 million to fund the acquisition. The deal marks the exit of the French luxury conglomerate from ownership of the Americ…
TechCrunchGoPro Receives Unsolicited Acquisition Interest, Hires Houlihan Lokey to Evaluate Strategic Options
The action camera maker has engaged an investment bank as it fields interest from defense, consumer and financial sectors. GoPro is simultaneously laying off a quarter of its workforce, which has already fallen to just over 600 employees from a peak of 1,500. The move follows las…
memeburn.comOKX and Korea Investment and Securities in Talks for 40% Stake in Coinone
OKX and Korea Investment and Securities are discussing the purchase of a combined 40% stake in South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone through newly issued shares. The transaction would mark OKX's entry into the South Korean market. CoinDesk reported the development on May 1…
bbc.co.ukMagnum Ice Cream Shares Rise 18% on Report of Potential Private Equity Bid
Shares of Magnum Ice Cream Company rose sharply after Reuters reported that private equity firms including Blackstone and CD&R are exploring a possible takeover bid. The development comes six months after the company spun off from Unilever. Magnum owns several ice cream brands in…
Financial TimesSchroders to Sell China Mutual Funds Business to Nuveen in £10bn Deal
Schroders is exiting its China mutual funds business three years after entering the market. The London-listed asset manager is being acquired by US-headquartered Nuveen in a £10bn transaction. The move reflects challenges in the Chinese asset management sector.
Le MondeAltice Extends SFR Sale Talks With Bouygues, Iliad and Orange Until June 5
French telecoms group Altice said on May 15, 2026 that exclusive discussions with Bouygues Telecom, Orange and Free over the potential sale of SFR would continue until June 5. The three rivals submitted a revised offer in mid-April valuing SFR at €20.4 billion, up from a previous…
ForbesHana Bank to Buy $670 Million Controlling Stake in Dunamu, Kakao to Partially Exit
South Korean bank Hana Bank is buying a 6.55% stake in Dunamu, operator of the country's largest crypto exchange Upbit, from Kakao Investment. The deal, valued at 1 trillion won, is scheduled to close in June 2026 alongside Dunamu's merger with Naver's payment arm. Kakao cited th…
forbes.comBankruptcy Court Approves CVS Health Sale of Omnicare to GenieRx for $250 Million
A bankruptcy court approved the sale of CVS Health’s Omnicare long-term care pharmacy network to GenieRx in a $250 million deal. The transaction is the latest step in CVS Health’s effort to focus on its more profitable operations. The sale is expected to close later in 2026.
news.sky.comSpire Healthcare Board Backs £1bn Buyout Proposal From Toscafund
The board of Britain’s largest private hospital operator has backed a non-binding £1bn buyout proposal from its second-largest shareholder, Toscafund Asset Management. Spire Healthcare shares rose nearly 50% after the announcement. The proposal values the company at 250p per shar…
The IndependentSpire Healthcare in Talks Over £1 Billion Takeover Bid
Spire Healthcare said it is in early stage discussions with its second-largest shareholder Toscafund Asset Management over a proposed 250p-per-share cash offer that would value the company at £1.01 billion. The board indicated it would be minded to recommend the offer unanimously…
New York PostAllegiant Air Completes Purchase of Sun Country Airlines
The low-cost carrier finalized its $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country on Wednesday after securing regulatory and shareholder approvals. The deal creates a larger budget airline with nearly 195 aircraft serving 175 cities as the industry faces sharply higher jet fuel costs. I…
pymnts.comMicrosoft in Discussions With Inception Over Potential $1B+ Deal
Inception has hired a bank to negotiate a transaction valued at a minimum of $1 billion. Microsoft has discussed a potential deal with the company. The development marks the latest in talks that could reshape involvement between the two firms.
benzinga.comArm and SoftBank Make Acquisition Approach to AI Chipmaker Cerebras Ahead of Expected IPO
Arm and its majority owner SoftBank made an approach to acquire Cerebras, an AI computing firm, weeks before the company's expected initial public offering. The development comes as Cerebras had been preparing for its IPO. @business reported the approach.
pandaily.comCATL-linked Companies Agree to Buy up to 38% Stake in Chinese Data Center Operator VNET for up to $942 Million
The transaction, valued at up to $942 million, involves purchasing the stake from an existing shareholder. VNET operates data centers across China. The deal marks a significant investment by entities connected to the battery manufacturer CATL.
finance.yahoo.comEquinox Gold Agrees to Acquire Orla Mining in $5.1 Billion Deal
Equinox Gold agreed to acquire Orla Mining in a cash-and-stock transaction that values the Canadian miner at about $5.1 billion. The companies announced the deal on Wednesday. The agreement combines two gold producers operating primarily in the Americas.
The GuardianIntertek Agrees to £10.6bn Takeover by Swedish Firm EQT
Intertek, a FTSE 100 laboratory testing company, said its board is minded to recommend a £60-a-share offer from EQT after rejecting three prior bids. The deal values the company at £10.6bn including debt. Intertek had begun a strategic review of its business a month earlier and w…
ForbesQuikrete Joins Forbes List of Largest U.S. Family Businesses at No. 43 Following Summit Materials Acquisition
The Winchester family’s concrete company, now valued as the 17th most valuable privately-held family business in America, reached an estimated $12 billion in revenue after acquiring Summit Materials in February 2025. Forbes estimates the family’s net worth at $18 billion from the…
thesouthafrican.comAnthropic in Advanced Talks to Buy Developer Tools Startup Stainless for at Least $300 Million
Anthropic is in advanced negotiations to acquire Stainless, a developer tools startup whose products are used by OpenAI and Google. The deal is valued at a minimum of $300 million according to a report. Stainless provides infrastructure tools that help companies build and manage…
blog.googleInMobi Acquires AI Platform MobileAction, Launches Ad Experiences on Glance
InMobi acquired the AI-powered MobileAction last week to deepen its presence in the Apple ecosystem and support app developers. The company simultaneously deployed its new Ad Experiences full-funnel solution through Glance for a Fossil spring campaign that delivered measurable li…
BBC NewsGameStop Makes $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay, Which Rejects Offer
eBay's board dismissed the unsolicited half-cash, half-stock offer at $125 per share as neither credible nor attractive, citing financing uncertainty and operational risks. GameStop, which had built a 5 percent stake, secured a $20 billion debt commitment from TD Securities but r…
wwd.comJD Sports to Optimize Hibbett Portfolio With Closures of Underperforming Stores
The British retailer, which acquired the Alabama-based chain for $1.1 billion in 2024, has already reduced Hibbett's store count from 999 to 982. Executives cited the need for fewer, larger locations that support greater investment in technology and customer experience. The closu…
MarketWatchByron Allen Acquires Majority Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million
Media entrepreneur Byron Allen's family office has agreed to take a majority stake in the digital media company, which has been grappling with a cash crunch since going public five years ago. Allen will become chairman and CEO. BuzzFeed's stock more than doubled following the ann…
BloombergEQT Makes Final Bid for Intertek, eBay Rejects GameStop, Byron Allen Acquires BuzzFeed
Private equity firm EQT submitted its final offer to acquire testing and inspection company Intertek. eBay turned down a takeover proposal from GameStop. Media executive Byron Allen reached a deal to take over BuzzFeed, according to a Bloomberg report published on May 12, 2026.
Thyssenkrupp Increases Internal Steel Business Valuation by 25% After Failed Jindal Sale Talks
Thyssenkrupp increased the valuation of its steel business by a quarter less than two weeks after talks to sell the unit to India's Jindal Steel collapsed. The move comes as the German industrial group reassesses the standalone value of its steel operations following the failed t…
EuronewsLufthansa to Acquire Majority Stake in ITA Airways for €325 Million
Lufthansa announced it will exercise an option to increase its ownership in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% in June at the previously agreed price of €325 million. The Italian government will retain a 10% stake after selling the remainder of its holding.
The GuardianByron Allen Acquires Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million and Becomes CEO
Byron Allen is acquiring a controlling stake in BuzzFeed in a $120 million deal and will replace co-founder Jonah Peretti as chief executive. Peretti, who started the company 20 years ago, will step down but remain as president of A.I. Significant cost cuts are planned at the dig…
New York PostByron Allen Acquires Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million
Media entrepreneur Byron Allen will become CEO of BuzzFeed after purchasing a controlling stake through Allen Family Digital. Jonah Peretti, who co-founded the company 20 years ago, will step down as CEO and become president of BuzzFeed AI. The deal comes as BuzzFeed shares have…
nypost.comPershing Square Moves to Dismiss Shareholder Lawsuit Over Howard Hughes Stake Increase
Pershing Square moved to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit that accuses founder Bill Ackman of bullying Howard Hughes directors into a transaction. The deal allegedly increased Pershing Square’s stake at an unfairly low price. The investment firm called the lawsuit “facially defectiv…
thewrap.comByron Allen Agrees to Buy Majority Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million
Media mogul Byron Allen has reached a deal to acquire a controlling stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million. BuzzFeed co-founder Jonah Peretti will step down as chief executive and become president of A.I. The transaction marks a significant shift for the digital media company that ro…
musicbusinessworldwide.comSony Agrees to $4 Billion Acquisition of Recognition Music Catalog
The company will acquire a music catalog containing more than 45,000 songs and over 150 individual catalogs in a transaction valued at $4 billion. The deal includes works by multiple legacy artists including Justin Bieber, Beyonce and Rihanna. The acquisition adds a large volume…
ForbesVox Media Explores Sale of Podcast Network and New York Magazine Brands
Vox Media is in talks to sell its podcast network and New York Magazine brands to James Murdoch's Lupa Systems for $300 million or more. The company has been divesting selected assets after years of acquisitions that built a portfolio including The Verge, SB Nation and Eater. For…
benzinga.comOpenAI Acquires AI Consultancy Tomoro and Forms Deployment Unit With 19 Partners Including Goldman Sachs and SoftBank
OpenAI announced its new majority-owned Deployment Company business unit on May 11, 2026, acquiring applied AI consulting firm Tomoro and bringing in about 150 specialized engineers. The unit partners with 19 investment and consultancy firms including Bain, Goldman Sachs and Soft…
BloombergPalliser Capital Builds Stake in Intertek After Takeover Offers Rejected
Palliser Capital has amassed a stake in Intertek, the British product-testing company. Intertek has rejected multiple takeover offers. The development was reported on May 11, 2026.
pymnts.comAZIO AI Secures Order From Envirotech Vehicles for Multi-Megawatt AI Data Center Expansion
AZIO AI announced an order from Envirotech Vehicles to expand modular AI data center infrastructure at a South Texas site. The order is expected to support approximately 5 megawatts of high-density compute capacity. The development follows a non-binding letter of intent signed in…
news.google.comE.On Agrees to Buy Ovo Energy in Deal That Would Create UK's Second-Largest Domestic Supplier
E.On has announced plans to acquire Ovo Energy, a move that would combine 9.6 million customers and position the merged entity as one of the UK's biggest energy providers. Consumer groups urged Ovo customers not to panic, confirming that all existing tariffs will be honoured and…
rte.ieE.On Agrees to Acquire Ovo Energy Creating UK's Largest Supplier
German energy group E.On has agreed to buy British supplier Ovo Energy in a deal that will create the UK's largest energy provider serving nearly 10 million customers. The transaction, whose value was not disclosed, remains subject to regulatory approval expected in the second ha…