Blog•Feb 19, 2026
4 Vital Steps to Become an M&A Analyst
The guide breaks down how recent graduates can land a coveted M&A analyst role, outlining core responsibilities such as valuations, research, and memorandum preparation. It details the educational background most banks prefer, from finance and economics to engineering, and recommends professional credentials like the CFA for non‑traditional candidates. Practical advice covers mass applications, multi‑stage interviews, campus open days, and targeted networking on LinkedIn. Finally, it highlights the high starting compensation and the career ladder that can lead to senior investment‑banking positions.
By DealRoom – Blog
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
New SPAC: NewHold Investment Corp. IV (NHIVU) Files for $175M IPO
NewHold Investment Corp. IV (NHIVU) has filed a Form S‑1 to raise $175 million through an initial public offering, positioning itself as the latest special purpose acquisition company targeting a merger within the technology sector. The filing, submitted on Feb 19 2026, lists...
By SPACInsider
Blog•Feb 19, 2026
M&A Trends: Outlook for Healthcare, Tech, Banking, & More
Mergers and acquisitions in 2026 are being reshaped by several converging forces. Artificial intelligence is streamlining due‑diligence, while ESG considerations are increasingly factored into valuations and integration plans. Cross‑border activity is surging, especially in Asia‑Pacific, and private‑equity firms are expanding...
By DealRoom – Blog
Blog•Feb 18, 2026
Colliers Buys Ayesa, Which Bought ADP Just 12 Months Ago
Colliers International has completed the purchase of Spain‑based Ayesa, the owner of engineering firm ADP, adding roughly 3,000 employees and bringing its global headcount to about 14,000. The deal deepens Colliers’ engineering, urban‑planning and specialist‑services capabilities across government, institutional and...
By The Fifth Estate
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Armada Acquisition Corp. III (AACIU) Prices $225M IPO
Armada Acquisition Corp. III priced its $225 million initial public offering and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker AACIU on February 18, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Stephen P. Herbert and CFO Douglas M. Lurio, will seek a target in...
By SPACInsider
Blog•Feb 17, 2026
Africa’s MTN Group to Acquire IHS Holding for $6.2 Billion in Cash
MTN Group announced a $6.2 billion cash acquisition of IHS Holding, offering $8.50 per share—a 2.53% premium to the prior close. The deal will be funded by $1.1 billion of MTN cash, $1.1 billion from IHS’s balance sheet, and a rollover of existing...
By Inside Arbitrage – Blog