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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium led by its CEO William McMorrow and Fairfax Financial for $6.16 billion. The deal offers $10.9 in cash per share, a 10.21% premium to the last closing price. Fairfax will provide up to $1.65 billion of financing, while the consortium already controls roughly 31% of the outstanding stock. The transaction is slated to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
About Paramount's plans for deep cuts at a merged WBD-Paramount, Netflix said: "A business plan that is dependent upon $16 billion in cost savings should be an unmistakable red flag for regulators, policymakers, union leaders and creatives" https://t.co/PzRuPSChaP via @variety
WBD says after Paramount submitted its Feb 10 amended offer, a “senior representative for PSKY” informed a WBD board member that if WBD OK'd M&A talks, Paramount “would agree to pay $31 per share and that the offer was not...
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a phase‑1 merger inquiry into Welltower Inc.’s recent acquisition of more than 600 care homes from Barchester, HC‑One, Aria Care and Danforth Care. The regulator has already served initial enforcement orders...
Netflix statement re WBD talks with Paramount: "While we are confident that our transaction provides superior value and certainty, we recognize the ongoing distraction for WBD stockholders and the broader entertainment industry caused by PSKY's antics" https://t.co/PzRuPSChaP
#ITRK bought Aerial PV Inspection GmbH which uses Drones to inspect Solar Panels. No financial details given. ShareScope showing fwd p/e 17.7 falling to 16.2 and fwd Divvy 3.6% rising to 4%; classy business and decent yield now. I don't...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, also finance minister, controls the state‑owned stakes that own nearly half of IJM Corporation, putting him at the centre of Sunway Group’s RM11 billion (S$3.5 billion) takeover bid. The offer, seen as hostile, combines RM1 billion in cash with...
#CSN buying Scottish Widows Europe SA in Luxembourg for total cash €110m. Adds 46,000 in-force policies and €1.7bn Assets Under Administration. Enables CSN to enter Luxembourg market. ShareScope showing fwd Dividend Yield 7.2% rising to 7.5%; still tasty.
Big deal scoop by @sindap and @mroliverbarnes - US healthcare manufacturer Danaher is closing in a $10bn deal to buy medical tech group Masimo. A deal could be announced as early as Tuesday provided it does not hit any last-minute...
Buying a business without thorough due diligence can turn a promising investment into a costly liability. The article outlines a comprehensive checklist covering assets, employees, finances, legal matters, marketing, and operational structure to evaluate a target company. It emphasizes that...
In September 2024 Cowboy Broadcasting Network announced the acquisition of KRXT‑FM, a 6 kW Class A station serving Rockdale, Texas. Stephen Laukhuf is now buying Jim Schwertner’s 50 % ownership for $262,844.09, with $225,844.09 already paid and the remaining $37,000 due by April 1,...
Asset manager Schroders and parcel‑delivery specialist InPost have signed deals that together add €19 billion to the projected 2026 European takeover pipeline. InPost’s transaction, valued at €7.8 billion, involves Advent International and FedEx and is being executed at a modest premium. Schroders’...
Orange is quietly testing the market for a sale of its video‑security subsidiary Viaccess‑Orca, appointing Oddo BHF to identify potential buyers. The move follows a similar exploratory process for its broadcast services arm Globecast and reflects a broader effort to streamline...
Capital One is reshaping its business by bringing embedded finance capabilities in-house through two high‑profile acquisitions. The 2024 purchase of Discover gave the bank broader credit‑card reach, payment rails and consumer data, while the January 2026 acquisition of Brex adds...
Comcast’s Peacock and Paramount Global’s Paramount+ are both under pressure, with Peacock reporting 44 million paid subscribers but a $552 million quarterly loss, while Paramount+ reached 79.1 million subscribers and posted a $340 million profit. Analysts suggest a merger could give the two mid‑tier...
Velocity FBO Network, backed by private‑equity firm Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The deal adds a well‑established South‑central FBO with Jet A and 100LL fueling, lounges, crew cars and concierge services to...
Transocean Ltd. announced an all‑stock acquisition of Valaris Limited for $6.51 billion, offering a 31.6% premium and an exchange ratio of 15.235 Transocean shares per Valaris share. The combined entity will operate 73 rigs across ultra‑deepwater, harsh‑environment, and jackup segments, creating...
In this solo episode, host Kison Patel updates listeners on M&A Science’s evolution after reaching 400 episodes and nearly 100 founding members. He explains the shift of new episodes to Thursdays, details how the Intelligence Hub operates and why it...
The idea that Casey Wasserman will make a massive payday selling his agency is disturbing. Agents and artists should leave and form something new before he profits from it. Also he shouldn’t be allowed to be involved with the Olympics
Another light news day. #CREI done a useful acquisition of a Family Office portfolio. Apart from that not much going on (I don't hold CREI).
AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes announced that the airline’s branding unit is close to completing a Nasdaq backdoor listing, targeting a valuation of roughly US$1.5 billion. The merger with a US‑listed vehicle is expected to be announced within two months, with the...
Sun Capital has extended its ownership of serious‑injury firm Fletchers through a continuation fund, committing another four to five years of capital. The firm’s EBITDA surged from £8 m to £38 m and case volume rose 60%, prompting a large recruitment drive...
Hapag-Lloyd announced a $3.5 billion plan to acquire Israel’s Zim Integrated Shipping Services, pending regulator sign‑off. The transaction would add roughly 704,000 TEUs, pushing Hapag-Lloyd’s capacity above 3 million TEUs and placing it among the world’s five largest container lines. The deal...
Paramount Pictures has hired former Justice Department antitrust official Rene Augustine as Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy. Augustine, who served under the Trump administration and led international antitrust matters, will report to Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim. The...
Rivalry Corp., a TSXV‑listed esports betting operator, announced it will dramatically scale back operations while evaluating strategic alternatives. The board approved immediate cost reductions, including a significant workforce cut and a pause on player activity with withdrawals permitted. Rivalry is...
Sabra Health Care REIT sold seven skilled‑nursing properties for $51 million in Q4, signaling a sharp pullback in nursing‑home M&A for 2026. The REIT’s pipeline will focus almost entirely on senior housing, which represents roughly 95% of its investment opportunities and...
Zscaler announced the acquisition of Singapore‑based startup SquareX, adding its Chromium‑based browser extension to the Zero Trust Exchange platform. SquareX’s browser detection and response (BDR) technology provides real‑time threat detection inside browsers on managed and personal devices. The deal, closed...
BTG Pactual announced the acquisition of up to a 48% stake in Brazilian digital‑credit platform meutudo, valuing the fintech at roughly $200 million. meutudo specializes in FGTS‑backed and payroll‑deducted loans, leveraging workers' severance funds to lower interest rates. The app also...
On February 12, a U.S. District Court in Texas vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule that altered pre‑merger notification requirements under the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino Act. The rule had expanded the HSR filing form and imposed additional reporting obligations on merging firms....
ByteDance is in advanced talks to sell its wholly owned studio MOONTON Games to Saudi sovereign‑wealth‑fund‑backed Savvy Games Group for roughly $6‑7 billion. MOONTON, creator of the hit mobile MOBA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and its esports ecosystem, represents one of...
$IMMX momentum continues >Mizuho analyst initiates $14 PT >Lily acquisition of Orna Therapeutics $2.4 billion >AbbVie acquired Capstan Therapeutics $2.1 billion CAR-T heating up >Next milestone: imminent enrollment completion >Could NXC-201 be an eventual front-line therapy for AL Amyloidosis? >BLA submission projected Q3’26 https://t.co/cPpiiFHQal
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings CEO Jeff Shaner warned that hospice acquisition multiples remain excessively high, often exceeding 10x and sometimes reaching 15x‑17x. The company, which is evaluating growth options, says it will not pursue hospice deals unless valuations fall into the...
DSH Hotel Advisors arranged the sale of the Quality Inn & Suites Kissimmee by the Lake, originally listed at $10.9 million, though the final price remains undisclosed. The firm acted as exclusive advisor for both seller JC Investments FL LLC and...
WhiteHorse Capital’s Pankak Gupta and Stuart Aronson forecast a cautious‑optimistic 2026 for middle‑market lending, citing modest Federal Reserve rate cuts and lingering inflation. They expect a rebound in M&A activity with narrowing valuation gaps, while new capital inflows are driving...
British SMEs are turning to mergers and acquisitions to sustain growth as organic expansion slows. The piece outlines the current UK mid‑market M&A landscape, noting strong activity in technology, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services. It highlights strategic drivers such as...
The Morning SPAC News Roundup for February 13, 2026 was published on SPAC Insider, offering a curated list of SPAC‑related developments. Access to the full content requires a paid monthly subscription, limiting free readership. The post includes typical market commentary, deal announcements,...
Talks between Sky and ITV over the £1.6 billion sale of ITV's Media and Entertainment division have slowed, according to Reuters sources. The deal was intended to create a top‑three UK streaming player capable of challenging global services such as Netflix...
The European Commission has cleared Universal Music Group’s purchase of Downtown Music Holdings, but only after the companies agreed to fully divest Downtown’s royalty‑accounting platform Curve. The conditional approval removes UMG’s ability to access Curve’s data on rival labels, which...
Estes Logistics, a division of privately held freight giant Estes Express Lines, has acquired Washington‑based Key Trucking, adding the regional carrier’s 21 trucks and established Pacific Northwest network to its portfolio. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, preserves...
InsideArbitrage’s February 13 2026 Event‑Driven Monitor bundles a wave of corporate actions across M&A, shareholder activism, insider buying, SPAC listings, and buyback authorizations. Highlights include Sumitomo Forestry’s $4.5 billion acquisition of Tri Pointe Homes at a 28.5% premium, shareholder approvals for the Qorvo‑Skyworks and...
Cineverse announced the acquisition of ad‑tech firm IndiCue for up to $40 million, integrating its advertising and monetisation tools into the Matchpoint platform. The deal adds real‑time revenue optimisation across FAST, AVoD, CTV and other ad‑supported streaming channels. Financing combines cash,...
SHEIN bought a one‑third stake in SPARC Group in August 2023, aiming to blend its fast‑fashion e‑commerce engine with legacy American retailers. The partnership promised digital distribution, on‑demand production and shop‑in‑shop concepts for brands like Forever 21 and Eddie Bauer. In 2026...
ServiceNow announced the acquisition of Israeli big‑data firm Pyramid Analytics, an deal valued at an estimated few hundred million dollars. Pyramid’s decision‑intelligence platform blends AI, traditional analytics and data preparation, and recently added generative BI capabilities that let users ask...
🇸🇬🌏Singapore's Grab agrees to acquire Stash Financial for initial $425m: Grab will acquire a 50.1% equity stake in @Stash by Q3 2026, with plans to acquire remaining shares from existing shareholders over a three-year period. @TylerPathe, @FinTech_Futures: https://t.co/KqNQdcjgR4 #WealthTech #WealthManagement #ecosystems #SoutheastAsia
Apple has agreed to acquire Canadian startup Kuzu, a developer of lightweight embedded graph database technology, as disclosed to the EU under the Digital Markets Act. The acquisition, finalized on Oct. 9, 2025, includes all Kuzu shares and select employee...
Calian Group posted a record Q1 2026 revenue of $208 million, up 12% year‑over‑year, driven by recent acquisitions and organic defence growth. The company secured $171 million of new contracts, including a November 2025 deal to build four Ka/Q/V‑band RF gateway stations for a...
Highspot and Seismic announced a definitive agreement to merge, creating a unified AI‑powered revenue enablement platform. The combined entity will operate under the Seismic brand, with Seismic CEO Rob Tarkoff leading and Highspot founder Robert Wahbe joining the board. Permira,...
Nuveen, a US investment firm, has launched a £9.9 bn hostile bid to acquire UK asset manager Schroders. Industry voices warn the deal could further shrink the already limited pool of listed assets on the London Stock Exchange. Critics argue the...
Nuveen, the TIAA‑affiliated asset manager, announced the acquisition of Schroders Capital, the private‑equity arm of UK‑based Schroders. The deal merges Nuveen’s $2.45 trillion of assets under management with Schroders’ $25 billion private‑equity portfolio, creating a combined $2.5 trillion powerhouse. The transaction is expected...
Bill Holdings, a San Jose‑based business‑payments software firm, is weighing a sale after activist investors demanded higher profitability. The company reported a $2.6 million loss for Q4 2025, a sharp reversal from a $33.5 million profit a year earlier, while revenue rose...
