Lauren Thomas

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Lead M&A and Activism Reporter at The Wall Street Journal (author page on WSJ).

Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot for $29 B
SocialMar 30, 2026

Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot for $29 B

SCOOP: Sysco, the biggest U.S. food distributor, is buying family-owned Restaurant Depot for roughly $29 billion. $SYY https://t.co/DfxkDBnv1V

By Lauren Thomas
Elliott Holds Multibillion-Dollar Stake in Synopsys
SocialMar 22, 2026

Elliott Holds Multibillion-Dollar Stake in Synopsys

SCOOP: Activist Elliott has a multibillion-dollar investment in Synopsys, the big chip-design software maker. $SNPS https://t.co/QyAv48vw6E

By Lauren Thomas
Unilever Explores Food Unit Spin‑off with McCormick
SocialMar 19, 2026

Unilever Explores Food Unit Spin‑off with McCormick

SCOOP: Unilever is in talks to separate its food business and combine it with spice maker McCormick. $UL $MKC https://t.co/dkrabAnWwZ

By Lauren Thomas
Ecolab Nears $5B Acquisition of CoolIT Systems
SocialMar 19, 2026

Ecolab Nears $5B Acquisition of CoolIT Systems

SCOOP: Ecolab is nearing a deal to acquire data-center cooling company CoolIT Systems from KKR for between $4.5 billion and $5 billion. $ECL https://t.co/1tDHzEKlYQ

By Lauren Thomas
Tilman Fertitta in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Caesars at $34
SocialMar 11, 2026

Tilman Fertitta in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Caesars at $34

SCOOP: Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has been in exclusive talks to buy Caesars Entertainment for around $34/sh. https://t.co/Mz8usEYgRm

By Lauren Thomas
Exxon Shifts Legal Domicile to Texas to Dodge Shareholder Abuse
SocialMar 10, 2026

Exxon Shifts Legal Domicile to Texas to Dodge Shareholder Abuse

SCOOP: Exxon is planning to leave New Jersey to make Texas its legal home, the latest company to flock to the Lone Star state. I spoke to Exxon CEO Darren Woods about the decision; he said Exxon wants to guard...

By Lauren Thomas
Latham Steals Additional Wachtell Partners in NY Talent War
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Latham Steals Additional Wachtell Partners in NY Talent War

Scoop: Latham poaches more partners from Wachtell in New York, in latest moves in M&A legal talent wars. https://t.co/aE9xDa5Hzk

By Lauren Thomas