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A new FTI Consulting report reveals that cyber‑attacks frequently strike companies after M&A closings, with more than two‑thirds of affected deals reporting negative consequences. Nearly half of those incidents led to reduced deal value, and 20% caused delays or pauses. The study also finds that CISOs are often excluded from critical decision‑making, and only 23% of executives remain proactively managing cyber risk post‑closing. Integration challenges loom, as 84% of respondents struggle to align cybersecurity protocols after a transaction.
RRE Ventures Acquisition Corp., ticker RREVU, has filed its S‑1 to raise up to $250 million through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) IPO. The filing positions the vehicle to list on the NYSE later this year, targeting technology and artificial‑intelligence...
Google’s fiber arm, now rebranded GFiber, announced a merger with Astound Broadband, a conglomerate of former cable operators. The combined entity will serve roughly 2 million broadband customers across 7.1 million passings, positioning it as the seventh‑largest ISP in the United States....
ACP Holdings Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ACGCU) priced a $200 million initial public offering, with units slated to begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker ACGCU on April 7, 2026. The SPAC will pursue target companies valued at roughly $750 million or more, leveraging its...
Whysol Renewables Group, through its subsidiary Whysol ION Holding, closed a €319 million green financing facility backed by six major banks, including CDP, BNP Paribas, and UniCredit. The loan will fund two battery energy storage system (BESS) plants and four agrivoltaic installations...
In his annual shareholder letter, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued a "triple warning" on the $1.7 trillion private credit market, flagging understated loss reporting, structural opacity, and dangerous second‑order effects in a downturn. He argues that current valuations often mask...
Investors targeting high‑growth companies often adopt a dual‑track exit, simultaneously preparing for an IPO while courting strategic or financial buyers. This approach creates competitive pressure, allowing the company to select the path that yields the highest valuation as market conditions...
The debate over "Dexit" – corporations leaving Delaware – appears to be reversing as Delaware retains dominance for merger agreement law. While many firms consider Nevada or Texas for incorporation, most public‑company deals still choose Delaware contract law and its...
Apogee Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:AACPU) priced its $150 million initial public offering and will debut on Nasdaq on April 7, 2026 under the ticker AACPU. The SPAC targets a merger with a company operating in computing, power infrastructure, or specialized manufacturing. The sponsor team...
German development bank KfW IPEX‑Bank has granted a $80 million revolving sustainability‑linked loan to Singapore‑based container feeder operator X‑Press Feeders. The facility is earmarked for fleet renewal, efficiency upgrades and other projects that advance the company’s goal of achieving climate neutrality...
Neurocrine Biosciences announced a $2.9 billion cash acquisition of Soleno Therapeutics, paying $53 per share—a 34% premium to Soleno’s closing price and 51% premium to its 30‑day VWAP. The deal brings Vykat XR, the only FDA‑approved therapy for hyperphagia in Prader‑Willi syndrome,...
Amazon is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for roughly $9 billion, a move that would expand its low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) capabilities. Globalstar, which already serves IoT and maritime customers, is partially owned by Apple, adding a strategic partner...
Mountain Crest Acquisition 6 Corp. (MCAHU) has filed a Form S‑1 to launch a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) with a target raise of $60 million. The SPAC aims to seek acquisition opportunities, likely in technology or industrial sectors, leveraging the...
Madison Air Solutions Corp. announced an IPO of 82.69 million Class A shares priced between $25 and $27, targeting $2.15 billion in proceeds. At the midpoint price of $26, the offering would value the company at roughly $12.7 billion. The Chicago‑based air‑quality specialist, which...
On April 1, JD.com Inc. priced a CNY 10 billion ($1.4 billion) offshore senior unsecured notes offering. The deal comprises a CNY 7.5 billion ($1.05 billion) 2031 tranche at 2.05% and a CNY 2.5 billion ($350 million) 2036 tranche at 2.75%. Closing is expected around April 10, with the notes to...
