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QuadReal Property Group has agreed to buy a 27‑asset, 1.2 million‑square‑foot self‑storage portfolio in the UK for £280 million (≈ $350 million). The deal creates a joint venture with Clear Sky Capital, in which QuadReal holds a 95% interest and will inject an additional £200 million (≈ $250 million) of equity. The assets are positioned as “new‑generation” facilities featuring robust security, electric‑vehicle charging and climate‑controlled units. The acquisition deepens QuadReal’s exposure to a market where demand for premium storage space is accelerating.
Amazon has bought Fauna Robotics, the startup behind the $50,000 Sprout kid‑size humanoid robot. The deal, whose terms were not disclosed, gives Amazon a foothold in a market analysts value at over $5 trillion by 2050 and pits it against rivals...
Moving Tech Innovations, the Bengaluru‑based parent of Namma Yatri, has acquired Netherlands‑based Automicle Holding BV to launch its zero‑commission, community‑led mobility platform in Europe. The deal gives Moving Tech a foothold in European cities, where it plans to replicate its...
ProSiebenSat.1 Media announced the divestiture of its rental‑car comparison site billiger‑mietwagen.de and the motorhome platform CamperDays to investors led by Pivotum Capital. The undisclosed‑price deals are slated to close by the end of April and have already been incorporated into...
Indian engineering services firm L&T Technology Services announced the sale of its Smart World & Communication (SWC) portfolio to AMI Paradigm Solutions, a joint venture backed by renewable‑energy conglomerate AM Group and digital infrastructure developer ParadigmIT. The transaction transfers L&T’s...
In this episode, host Kisan Patel interviews Rodrigo Domínguez, a partner at White & Case with 25 years of experience in cross‑border M&A across Latin America. They discuss how to assess country‑risk, navigate regulatory frameworks, and structure due‑diligence when buying...
Consumers Energy filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to push back the start of a $350 million spillway replacement at Michigan’s Hardy Dam until the end of 2028, citing the pending sale of the dam to Confluence Hydro....
USA Rare Earth (USAR) closed a $1.6 billion U.S. government grant and $1.5 billion private investment, then agreed to buy Texas Mineral Resources for $73 million. The capital boost aims to bring its rare‑earth processing to market by 2028, fueling a projected $2.6 billion...
Home BancShares, Inc. has obtained regulatory clearance from the Federal Reserve Board and the Arkansas State Bank Department to merge with Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. The approval paves the way for a deal expected to close in early Q2 2026,...
Paramount Global and Skydance have emerged as the leading bidder for Warner Bros. Discovery, but the deal now faces a wave of political criticism. Senator Elizabeth Warren and actress Jane Fonda released a video denouncing the merger as an abuse...
Mindjoin announced the acquisition of Solteir, a power‑infrastructure firm that built grid‑connected facilities for Bitcoin mining, to broaden its artificial‑intelligence compute platform. The deal merges Solteir’s energy assets with Mindjoin’s AI strategy, addressing the power constraints that limit next‑generation AI...
Netflix has terminated its pending purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery's studio assets, ending months of negotiations. The withdrawal leaves deal advisors scrambling and could reshape financing activity in the entertainment sector.
JPMorgan Chase has kicked off an $8 billion junk‑bond sale to finance a $55 billion leveraged buyout of Electronic Arts, the biggest LBO in history. The deal, led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, mixes...
Invesco has taken control of Superstate’s $900 million tokenized Treasury‑bill fund, USTB, expanding its digital‑asset lineup. The deal keeps Superstate as the technology partner and underscores a broader shift toward real‑world asset tokenization on blockchain.
Harbert European Real Estate (HERE) has purchased the 535‑bed Limelight student‑housing complex in Liverpool from Blacklight Capital Partners. The asset, spanning 162,554 sq ft, was previously marketed for over £61 million (approximately $78 million) but the final price remains undisclosed. Since opening in 2024,...
KKR has agreed to acquire the Dallas‑based bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes for more than $2 billion, taking the brand from private‑equity owner Roark Capital. The franchise‑heavy concept, founded in 1997, sells a focused line of Bundt cakes that benefit from steady demand...
Orlando Reid has acquired the long‑established lettings agency Bergins in South Manchester, adding more than 250 properties to its portfolio. The Bergins team will stay on board to maintain continuity for landlords and tenants. This marks Orlando Reid’s first acquisition...
Amazon has purchased New York‑based Fauna Robotics, the two‑year‑old startup behind the $50,000 Sprout kid‑size humanoid robot. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, expands Amazon’s robotics reach beyond warehouse automation into the emerging personal‑robot market.
Paramount's pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faced a surprise eleventh‑hour bid from Singapore‑registered Nobelis Capital, offering $32.50 per share in cash. The proposal lacked disclosed financing or a definitive agreement, prompting Warner’s board to label it a likely non‑serious...
The U.S. Department of Justice approved the Hewlett Packard Enterprise‑Juniper Networks merger, citing modest antitrust risk and clear national‑security benefits. Critics argue the consent decree was politically motivated, but the Tunney Act hearing highlights pro‑competitive remedies such as divestitures and...
The Canadian government is investing about $38 million USD (CAD $52 million) to launch Luqia Technologies, an industrial innovation lab formed by merging the National Optics Institute (INO) and the Computer Research Institute of Montréal (CRIM). The lab, operating from Quebec City...
Curtis LeGeyt, CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, warned that consolidation is essential for traditional TV networks to compete for the NFL’s roughly $10 billion annual media rights. He argues that only larger, merged entities can afford the escalating fees...
Apollo Global Management’s funds have signed a definitive agreement to purchase Nippon Sheet Glass Co. for roughly $3.7 billion in cash. The acquisition, slated to close by March 2027, will give Apollo a foothold in Japan’s specialty glass market and fund the...
Convergence Networks announced the acquisition of Certinet Systems, extending its Pacific Northwest footprint while bolstering cybersecurity and compliance capabilities for regulated sectors. The deal retains Certinet’s local leadership and layers it with Convergence’s broader service platform, offering customers after‑hours support...
Jeff Bezos has announced a $100 billion fund aimed at acquiring manufacturers and deploying AI to modernize factory floors. The vehicle, linked to his Project Prometheus venture, could become one of the largest buy‑out funds in history and blurs the line...
Hanwha Power Systems and U.S.-based PSM have combined under the new brand Hanwha Power, creating a global compressor and gas turbine business aimed at power generation, data centers and low‑carbon projects. The merger expands Hanwha's go‑to‑market reach and opens cross‑sell...
Centers Health Care sold its flagship Brooklyn nursing home, Boro Park Center, for $161.5 million, an eightfold increase from the $19 million purchase price in 2011. The buyer, 4915 10th SNF Realty LLC, secured a $64 million mortgage from Huntington National Bank as part of a...
Higher education is entering an early consolidation cycle as asset‑focused acquisitions give way to broader institutional combinations. Federal officials are signaling a move to streamline merger approvals by 2027, while demographic decline and persistent operating deficits tighten financial pressures. Credit...
BOOM: Invesco to Acquire Superstate's USTB Tokenized MMF Management One of first acquisitions of a crypto-native fund by TradFi asset manager. TradFi now majority of top 10 tokenized MMFs $2.2T asset manager Invesco acquiring management of $USTB ($950M AUM, 5th largest tokenized...
Mars Snacking announced 600 new jobs at its Chicago headquarters, following its $36 bn acquisition of Kellanova in December 2025. The company will occupy Kellanova’s former offices and a new hub in Fulton Market, bringing together its North American region, Accelerator...
The article argues that acquihires—transactions focused on acquiring a startup’s workforce rather than its products—are attracting heightened antitrust scrutiny, especially in the AI sector, but they are not inherently anti‑competitive. It cites recent high‑profile deals such as Microsoft’s hiring of...
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Carrefour Group officially dismissed speculation that it would sell its Belgian operations, reaffirming a long‑term expansion strategy in the market. The denial follows reports that German investment firm Aurelius, alongside local management, was exploring a takeover. Carrefour’s brief press release...
Ziff Real Estate Partners (ZRP) has sold the West Ashley Shoppes shopping center in Charleston, South Carolina, to Continental Realty Corp. for approximately $22.6 million. The 136,327‑square‑foot property sits across from Citadel Mall and was 90 percent leased to anchors such as...
Carrefour has reversed its 2024 exit from Italy by signing a three‑year franchise licence with NewPrinces Group, the buyer of its former stores. The €270 million (€≈$295 million) transaction closed on Dec 1, 2025, but the French brand will continue to operate under its...
A former Bally Sports executive has withdrawn his bid to acquire seven local TV stations, ending a brief return to broadcast ownership. The stations, spanning Washington, Oklahoma, Arizona, and Tennessee, were to be sold for $116.5 million to Community News Media...
Vitality announced the acquisition of Ramp Health, merging its AI‑driven health behavior platform with Ramp’s onsite clinical, safety and risk‑mitigation services. The combined offering gives employers a single, data‑rich solution that spans chronic disease management to occupational injury prevention. Vitality...
Boehringer Ingelheim announced it will maintain its high‑level R&D spending while exploring dealmaking opportunities in China to counteract mounting U.S. drug‑price pressure. The company is prioritising an obesity‑focused pipeline, betting on the fast‑growing weight‑loss market to sustain revenue. By keeping...
Teck Resources has postponed the construction decision for its Zafranal copper project in Arequipa, Peru, a venture valued at roughly US$1.9 billion. The company is instead directing capital toward expanding its existing Quebrada Blanca mine in Chile. The deferment underscores ongoing...
Milwaukee broadcaster Civic Media has finalized its purchase of AM station WZTI and two FM translators previously held by Milwaukee Radio Alliance. The company will maintain the classic hits music format while integrating local news coverage on the newly acquired...
Belgian garden‑centre chain Aveve is rolling out a data‑driven store concept, beginning with pilot renovations in Bornem, Mechelen and Bree. The new layout tailors product zones to local customer profiles drawn from roughly one million loyalty cards, shifting from a uniform...
Satellite analyst Tim Farrar says SpaceX is close to buying Globalstar for about $10 billion, after a sale process that began in October 2025. The acquisition would cement Starlink’s dominance in the direct‑to‑device (D2D) market and block Amazon’s bid to broaden...
IBM completed an $11 billion acquisition of Confluent on March 17, 2026, adding the leading data‑streaming platform used by over 6,500 enterprises, including 40 % of the Fortune 500. IBM frames the deal as buying an AI‑focused data platform that delivers real‑time data to power...
GSK has accelerated its pipeline build‑out by pairing broad early‑stage partnerships with selective, later‑stage acquisitions such as the up‑to‑$950 million purchase of 35Pharma’s pulmonary‑hypertension candidate HS235. After spinning off Haleon, the company now leans on specialty medicines—accounting for over 40% of...
Today's M&A notes $BLX.to to be acquired by Brookfield / La Caisse for $37.25 cash per share, 31.8% premium, $9.0 billion $TERN to be acquired by MRK for $53.00 cash per share, 6.0% premium, $5.7 billion $JHG / Trian bumped bid by 6.1%...
If this goes anywhere, it'll be a giant test of just what's possible dealwise in Trump's Washington https://t.co/4Vzk4MOANE
Chimney Rock Capital has acquired UEC, a specialist in radar‑system maintenance, citing an "insatiable" demand that outstrips broader defense spending. Advent International completed its purchase of Salt & Stone, underscoring private‑equity’s continued appetite for high‑margin beauty brands. Both deals illustrate...
Govt announces a lockdown businesses start shutting down and then the big boys buy them out at a 90% discount. Happening?
Market is ignoring the looming governance catalyst. Super-voting shares are being phased out as two activists build meaningful stakes, one owning a highly complementary peer. With shares at multi-year lows and the biz stabilizing, the path to a buyout is increasingly likely....
Larrosa’s MusicTraders has launched a dedicated Deals & Acquisitions unit after completing more than $50 million in catalog transactions and managing $25 million of assets. The five‑person team, drawn from TikTok, BMG, Spotify, YouTube and PeerMusic, will focus on Latin America, the...
Merck announced a $6.7 billion cash deal to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals, paying a 31% premium and targeting the oral BCR::ABL1 inhibitor TERN‑701 for treatment‑resistant chronic myeloid leukemia. The transaction, slated to close in Q2 2026, adds an orphan‑drug‑designated oncology asset to Merck’s...
