APM Terminals announced the acquisition of a 37.5% minority stake in DP World’s Southern Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port for an undisclosed price, marking its entry into the Saudi Arabian port market. DP World will retain the remaining 62.5% and continue to operate the facility under a 30‑year BOT concession extension.
W. L. Gore & Associates, the materials‑science company, has finalized its acquisition of Conformal Medical, the developer of the CLAAS AcuFORM left atrial appendage occlusion system. Financial terms were not disclosed. Conformal Medical becomes a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Gore, continuing...
Consolidated Energy has been offered a loan at the biggest discount since 2023, marking a significant debt financing event for the energy firm. The loan, priced at a steep discount, reflects market confidence and provides the company with needed liquidity.

Lee County Port Authority announced a $681.3 million bond issuance to fund the construction of Concourse E at Southwest Florida International Airport. The offering includes $464.1 million of AMT‑eligible Series 2026A‑1 bonds, $169.8 million of Series 2026A‑2 bonds, and $47.3 million of Series 2026B tax‑exempt bonds. BofA Securities...

The Federal Reserve Board announced on February 19, 2026 that it has approved Fulton Financial Corporation’s application to acquire Blue Foundry Bancorp, which will also result in the indirect acquisition of Blue Foundry Bank. The approval clears the path for...
McLaren Property has secured a £20 million loan to fund its new co‑living development in Exeter. The financing will enable the construction of the mixed‑use residential project, highlighting growing investor interest in the UK co‑living market.
ESS Inc., a leading energy storage company, announced the acquisition of additional iron‑flow battery intellectual property to strengthen its technology portfolio. The deal, announced on February 19, 2026, expands ESS’s capabilities in iron‑flow battery solutions, though financial terms were not...
Hospitality tech startup happyhotel announced a €6.5 million Series A round to accelerate development of AI-powered revenue management tools for hotels. The funding will support product expansion and scaling of its platform.
Netflix announced a deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a media powerhouse. The announcement prompted director James Cameron to send a scathing letter to a U.S. antitrust lawmaker, warning of potential market concentration. The deal, valued at an undisclosed...
Polaris announced a majority‑stake acquisition of Valtus, the European leader in executive interim management. The deal, part of Polaris’ Fund VI, will fund Valtus’ international expansion and operational scaling. Deal terms were not disclosed.
Sumer announced the acquisition of Moore Thompson, a century‑old accountancy and advisory practice with 100 staff across the East of England. The deal expands Sumer’s footprint in the region and adds agricultural and rural business expertise to its portfolio. The...
Deere & Company announced the completion of its acquisition of Tenna, a provider of mixed‑fleet job‑site management and workflow automation software. The deal broadens John Deere’s digital offerings for construction and agriculture customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Circuit announced a $30 million funding round, marking a significant capital infusion for the company.
Americold Realty Trust announced it closed a $250 million term loan as part of its capital markets activity, alongside repaying its U.S. revolver and addressing a $200 million Series A maturity. The financing will support the REIT's deleveraging efforts and...

Tavros Capital closed on the purchase of a controversial development site at 250 Water Street in Lower Manhattan for $143 million. The seller, Seaport Entertainment Group, had invested $220 million in the project, which has faced legal battles. The transaction...
Altesa BioSciences announced a $75 million Series B financing round, bolstering its pipeline in the biotech sector. The new capital will support the company's research and development initiatives and accelerate growth.
Host Hotels & Resorts announced the sale of its Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World and Four Seasons Resort & Residences Jackson Hole for a total of $1.1 billion. An affiliate of BDT & MSD Partners is reported as the buyer,...

London-based Stacks Technologies B.V. announced a $23 million Series A round led by Lightspeed, with participation from General Catalyst, EQT Ventures and S16VC. The funding will accelerate the startup’s AI‑driven finance automation platform that helps enterprises streamline accounting, month‑close and reconciliation processes....
Epic Games announced the acquisition of a company that specializes in creating 3D human avatars. The deal, disclosed on Feb. 19, 2026, expands Epic's capabilities in immersive gaming and virtual experiences. Financial terms were not disclosed.
A cloud startup has secured a $300 million loan, using AMD's AI chips as collateral for a new datacenter in Ohio. The loan will fund the deployment of AMD's AI hardware in the startup's cloud services, highlighting the growing use...
London-based digital health startup Matresa raised £315,000 in a pre-seed round led by SFC Capital to develop a clinical-grade preventative maternal-health platform that supports mothers and partners and offers employers visibility into maternity leave. The platform aims to shift maternal...
Flexible agentic marketing startup Kana Intelligence announced a $15 million seed round to accelerate its AI-driven marketing platform. The funding will support product development, talent acquisition, and go‑to‑market expansion.

Guardian Capital Partners, a lower mid-market buyout firm, announced that its Fund IV closed at $441 million, surpassing its original $350 million target. The fund’s focus on data center investments helped buoy the raise.
Novare Group has sold its last SkyHouse‑branded apartment tower, SkyHouse Buckhead in Atlanta, to Hartford‑based UBS Realty Investors for $83.4 million. The 26‑story, 362‑unit property, developed in 2015, marks the end of Novare’s SkyHouse program.
Siriuspoint Ltd announced that its A&H MGA, IMG, will acquire travel assistance provider Assist America and travel insurance platform World Nomads. The deals are expected to add $4‑5 million of annual EBITDA each after integration in 2026. No financial terms were...

Metro Water Recovery, a Colorado municipal entity, priced $136.75 million of sewer‑improvement bonds on Thursday, with Wells Fargo acting as the lead underwriter. The issuance adds to a series of new municipal bond deals highlighted in the market update.

Private‑equity firm KKR announced a $1.4 billion acquisition of sports‑team investment platform Arctos earlier this month, expanding its footprint in the sports‑asset class. The deal highlights the growing interest of private‑equity firms in sports‑team ownership and related investment opportunities.

Kubota Corporation led a €6.5 million pre‑Series B investment round in Norwegian AgTech startup Kilter AS, developer of the autonomous AX‑1 spot‑spraying robot. Existing investors SBG Invest AS, Pymwymic and Nufarm also participated, and the funding will support Kilter’s international expansion.

Independent publisher Lyrical Games announced a full‑financing publishing agreement with The Chinese Room, the studio behind Still Wakes The Deep and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. Under the deal, Lyrical Games will provide complete financing, strategic production support and go‑to‑market...

Elevation Point has acquired a minority stake in the newly formed Atlanta‑based RIA Hampton Bluff Capital Partners, a breakaway team that managed about $1.3 billion at UBS Private Wealth Management. The investment gives Hampton Bluff access to Elevation Point’s operational, investment‑banking,...

Colombian lender Banco de Bogotá announced it will repurchase close to half of its subordinated notes due in May 2026, reducing its outstanding debt. The buyback is part of the bank's effort to manage its balance sheet and improve liquidity....
Johnson Controls announced an agreement to acquire Boston‑based Alloy Enterprises, a provider of liquid‑cooling thermal‑management platforms for high‑performance data centers and mission‑critical industrial applications. The undisclosed‑value transaction is expected to close in Johnson Controls’ third fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2026, expanding...

Bank of America announced a $25bn commitment to expand its private credit lending activities, aiming to capture more opportunities in the sector as concerns rise about its health. The move follows similar initiatives by other Wall Street institutions.
Fintech startup Jump announced a fresh $80 million Series B round, aimed at accelerating its product development and market expansion. The funding was disclosed on Feb 19, 2026, bolstering the company's growth trajectory.

US private‑equity firm Warburg Pincus is in advanced talks to acquire Mumbai‑based formulations maker Integrace Health for about ₹1,200 crore. Integrace, currently owned by True North Fund VI LLP and Temasek’s V‑Science Investments, is expected to sign the deal in a...
Portkey, an AI applications building platform, announced a $15 million Series A round led by Elevation. The new capital will be used to accelerate product development and expand its market presence. The round marks a significant milestone for the startup's...

Franklin Global Trust (FRGT) and Invesco Global Equity Income Trust (IGET) are closing in on the completion of a merger after the first of two shareholder votes succeeded. The merger, announced earlier, is expected to combine the two trusts' assets...

Goldsky Resources Corp announced the closing of its acquisition of the Nordic business unit of Elemental Royalty Corporation. The deal involves staged payments totaling 3,247,000 SEK (≈US$360,000), split between cash and Goldsky common shares, and grants Elemental a 1% NSR royalty...
Integrated Pension Services announced the acquisition of BDS Consulting to deepen its workplace retirement capabilities. The deal, reported on Feb. 19, 2026, expands IPS's service offerings for corporate pension plans.

Thomas Dohmke, former GitHub CEO, announced a $60 million seed round for his AI‑focused developer platform startup Entire, valuing the company at $300 million. The round was led by Felicis Ventures.
London‑based Arini Capital and New York‑based Monarch Alternative Capital have provided French chemicals producer Kem One with a fresh €30 million senior loan, adding to a €200 million loan extended last year. The senior secured financing positions the funds ahead of Kem...
Host Hotels & Resorts announced the sale of two Four Seasons Resorts for $1.1 billion, marking a major divestiture for the hotel operator. The deal, valued at $1.1B, transfers the resorts to an undisclosed buyer.

Canadian miner Silver Storm Mining announced the sale of its non‑core gross royalty on the Springer Mine & Mill property in Nevada, generating C$2.18 million (US$1.59 million) in cash proceeds. The royalty, originally acquired in 2025 through the purchase of Till Capital,...

The Indian Power Ministry created a high‑level committee to track the progress of the proposed merger between Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), which have in‑principle approved the deal. The panel will meet weekly to oversee integration,...
StockGro announced a $15 million fundraising round led by Saudi insurer Tawuniya. The capital will support the company's growth plans.
Australian retail conglomerate Winning Group is slated for sale to private equity firm Ellerston Capital, according to sources. The transaction marks a strategic move for Ellerston to expand its portfolio in the retail sector. Deal terms and valuation remain undisclosed.

Freeform Future Corp., a startup that builds custom 3D metal printers, announced a $67 million funding round. Investors include Nvidia’s NVentures, Boeing’s AE Ventures, Founders Fund, Apandion, Linse Capital, Threshold Ventures and Two Sigma Ventures. The capital will fund upgrades to...
Rapidata, a data analytics startup, announced a seed round of $8.5 million to accelerate its platform development and market expansion. The funding will support product enhancements and hiring, positioning the company for growth in the fintech sector.
Transocean Ltd announced a definitive agreement to acquire offshore drilling contractor Valaris, targeting over GBP 200 million in cost synergies and a pro‑forma combined backlog of nearly $11 billion. The transaction is expected to close in 2026, with the combined entity aiming...

SageSure, a managing general underwriter, and SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (SURE) have closed the Gateway Re Ltd. Series 2026-1 catastrophe bond with an original principal amount of $670 million, the largest issuance for SageSure to date. Structured and bookrun by...