AGNICO EAGLE TO ACQUIRE AURION RESOURCES IN ALL-CASH TRANSACTION FOR APPROXIMATELY C$481 MILLION
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. announced an all‑cash acquisition of Aurion Resources Ltd. for roughly C$481 million (about $355 million USD), offering C$2.60 ($1.92) per Aurion share. The deal represents a 46% premium to Aurion’s April 17 closing price and expands Agnico’s footprint in Finland’s Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, adding 761 km² of contiguous land. Aurion’s board and a special committee have unanimously recommended the transaction, which is slated to close in early Q3 2026 pending shareholder and court approvals. The acquisition will delist Aurion from the TSXV and provide shareholders immediate cash liquidity.
Blue Owl to Acquire Sila Realty Trust in a $2.4 Billion Cash Deal
Blue Owl Capital announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sila Realty Trust for $2.4 billion in cash, pricing the transaction at $30.38 per share, a 19% premium to the prior close. The acquisition values Sila at 11.89 times its funds from...
Podcast: Inside Key Mining’s $303M Deal with Compass Digital Acquisition Corp. (CDAQF)
Key Mining Corp. announced a $303 million business combination with Compass Digital Acquisition Corp., a SPAC, to bring its titanium, copper and water‑desalination projects public. The deal merges a flagship titanium mine in Chile, a copper project in Arizona, and a...
How a Buyer’s AI Conversations Sank Its Earnout Avoidance Strategy
The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that Krafton breached its Equity Purchase Agreement by terminating Unknown Worlds' key executives without contractual cause and seizing operational control of the studio. The court reinstated the studio's CEO, enjoined Krafton from circumventing that...
Netflix’s AI Deal Puts the Global VFX Workforce at Risk
Netflix acquired AI firm InterPositive, founded by Ben Affleck, to automate color grading, relighting and continuity fixes traditionally done by VFX artists. The technology will be kept in‑house, giving Netflix a proprietary edge while threatening thousands of entry‑level jobs across...
Deal Follow-Up. April Michelin Additions. Critics & More.
Michelin’s April guide for the UK and Ireland added 18 new restaurants, including eight fresh entries in London such as Fan, Luso, and The Hart. The guide’s expansion highlights a growing appetite for diverse, high‑quality dining experiences across the region....
Front Row Ag and Solstice Agriculture Merge to Create Unified Cultivation Supply Company
Front Row Ag LLC has merged with its longtime distributor Solstice Agriculture LLC, finalizing the deal on April 1, 2026. The combined entity will retain the Front Row Ag brand while Solstice operates as the dedicated distribution arm. By uniting...
AgroPlantae To Acquire Kemin Industries’ Crop Technologies Product Portfolio
AgroPlantae, a Fresno‑based biostimulant maker, announced the acquisition of Kemin Industries’ Crop Technologies product portfolio. The deal transfers eight botanical‑based biopesticides and plant‑nutrition solutions, including TetraCURB MAX and RevoCURB, to AgroPlantae. Kemin’s sales managers will join AgroPlantae and retain their current...
Walton Penner Family Acquires Minority Stake in Colorado Rockies
Penner Sports Group, the family office of Walmart heir Carrie Walton Penner and Walmart chairman Greg Penner, has purchased an approximately 40% minority stake in the Colorado Rockies, becoming the franchise’s largest minority partner. The transaction, valued at $1.68 billion, will retire...
Amazon Buys Globalstar to Challenge Starlink – Merger Arbitrage Mondays
Amazon.com announced a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar for $11.68 billion, adding roughly two dozen low‑Earth‑orbit satellites to its Project Kuiper constellation. Globalstar shareholders can elect $90 in cash or 0.321 Amazon shares per share, with cash elections capped at 40% of...
Jim Acosta Tells Me CNN Buyout “Absolutely Un-American”
Jim Acosta, former CNN White House correspondent and Substack publisher, told Raw America that a proposed buyout of CNN would be "absolutely un‑American." He framed the deal as a threat to journalistic independence and warned that corporate consolidation could erode...
Apple and Amazon Partner on Satellite Deal
Amazon announced it will acquire Globalstar, bolstering its Leo low‑Earth‑orbit satellite initiative. The deal also formalizes a partnership with Apple, allowing iPhone and Apple Watch models to tap Globalstar’s existing and planned LEO constellations for connectivity. Apple will continue to...
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Rumors are circulating that American Airlines' CEO discussed a potential merger with United Airlines during a conversation with former President Donald Trump. If realized, the combined carrier would generate roughly $112 billion in annual revenue, creating the largest U.S. airline by...
AA’s News Release: Statement From American Airlines
American Airlines issued a Friday statement denying any merger discussions with United Airlines, despite reports that United’s CEO, former AA executive Doug Kirby, had explored the idea. The airline emphasized that a combination would harm competition and conflict with the administration’s...
Nvidia Denies Rumors of a Takeover of a PC Manufacturer – And, in Doing so, Highlights Just How Nervous the...
On April 13, 2026, Nvidia publicly denied rumors that it was in talks to acquire a major PC manufacturer, a story that originated from a SemiAccurate report. The denial came after the speculation sent Dell and HP shares higher and...
Thanks, But No Thanks: American Airlines Rejects United Merger Rumors
American Airlines issued a firm statement rejecting any merger talks with United Airlines, saying it has no interest in a deal that would harm competition and consumers. The carrier cited antitrust principles and the current administration’s policy as reasons to...
TV in 3: The Open Letter Tearing Apart Agencies, Writers, Paramount & WB
An open letter signed by roughly 3,600 Hollywood creators is rallying against the proposed Paramount‑Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which would be financed by David Ellison’s $111 billion bid. The campaign, backed by high‑profile filmmakers, actors and showrunners, warns that the deal...
American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals
American Airlines publicly denied any merger discussions with United Airlines, emphasizing antitrust risks and alignment with the Trump administration’s competition stance. The carrier’s statement highlighted that a United combination would harm consumers and conflict with the administration’s philosophy. While rejecting...
The Artnet of the Deal
Artsy and Artnet announced a merger on April 17, 2026, placing Artsy CEO Jeff Yin at the helm of a unified art‑market platform. Within 24 hours Yin integrated Artnet’s sales operation into Artsy, shuttered the Berlin office, and cut several...
Viking Acquisition Corp. I (VACI) to Combine with NorthStar Earth & Space in $405M Deal
Viking Acquisition Corp. I (VACI), a special purpose acquisition company, announced a definitive agreement to merge with NorthStar Earth & Space, a satellite data and analytics firm. The transaction values the combined entity at approximately $405 million, providing NorthStar with a...
Morning SPAC News Roundup: April 17, 2026
The Morning SPAC News Roundup for April 17, 2026, compiled by Nicholas Alan Clayton, offers a curated snapshot of the latest developments in the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sector. Accessible only through a subscription, the newsletter aggregates recent filings,...
Salt Capital and Proparco Acquire Namibian Oncology Centre
Salt Capital and French development finance institution Proparco have jointly acquired The Namibian Oncology Centre (NOC), Namibia’s leading specialist cancer care provider. The acquisition follows NOC’s founding by local clinicians and businesspeople to broaden cancer diagnosis, treatment and care across...
Conditioning Merger Payment on Release Constituted Breach of Certificate & DGCL Section 262
The Delaware Chancery Court ruled that OnSolve breached its certificate of incorporation and DGCL Section 262 by conditioning merger consideration on a stockholder’s execution of a release‑laden joinder agreement. The plaintiff, Chertok, had withdrawn his appraisal demand post‑closing and refused to...
In the Shadow of the Camp Nou Messi Takes Control of 5th Tier UE Cornellà
Lionel Messi has taken full ownership of UE Cornellà, a Catalan club playing in Spain’s fifth tier. The acquisition, confirmed on April 17, marks Messi’s first formal step into club ownership and aligns with his long‑term ties to the Barcelona...
SEC Exemptive Order Provides Path to 10-Business Day Equity Tender Offers
The SEC’s Office of Mergers and Acquisitions issued an exemptive order that lets qualifying equity tender offers close in ten business days instead of the standard twenty. To use the shortened period, offers must meet strict criteria, including cash‑only consideration...
Infrastructure Megadeals Surge: Inside the $33 Billion AES Acquisition and the Global Race for Energy Assets:
A consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and EQT agreed to acquire AES Corporation for roughly $33.4 billion, making it one of the largest infrastructure buyouts of 2026. The deal reflects a broader shift toward private capital funding critical energy...
The NATPE-Realscreen Collapse and Where to Go Sell Your Show Now
The long‑standing NATPE and Realscreen conferences have been shuttered after Brunico Communications pulled the plug on its U.S. events portfolio, effectively ending a 28‑year unscripted market hub. The closures reflect shrinking buyer budgets, cable‑ad revenue decline, and industry consolidation that...
Silver Viper ($VIPR | $VIPRF) CEO on Coneto Project Acquisition and Mexico Growth Plans
Silver Viper Minerals Corp. announced the acquisition of the Coneto silver‑gold project in northern Mexico from Fresnillo, positioning the TSXV‑listed explorer to expand its foothold in the country. The deal adds a near‑term exploration platform alongside the company’s existing La...
As De Beers Bid Deadline Looms, Botswana Pushes for Control – by William Clowes, Thomas Biesheuvel, Mbongeni Mguni and Antony...
Anglo American has set an April 16 deadline for bids to sell its De Beers diamond business, as the company moves to exit a market plagued by a deep downturn. Botswana, which already holds a 15% stake and mines two‑thirds of De Beers’...
🎧 The Merger Drama That Won’t Stay in Vegas
Warner Bros. announced a blockbuster slate through 2028 at CinemaCon, but its pending sale to Paramount was conspicuously omitted, fueling speculation. The omission sparked a heated debate on the convention floor, dubbed “pin‑gate,” as industry insiders dissected the merger’s fallout....
Alt Legal Acquires Trademark Technology Competitor WebTMS
Alt Legal announced the acquisition of WebTMS, a rival trademark‑technology platform, to broaden its client base and deepen its trademark capabilities. The deal positions Alt Legal to integrate WebTMS’s workflow tools with its existing suite. A new AI‑driven trademark filing...
Alt Legal Acquires UK-Based WebTMS, Adding Global IP Portfolio Management to Its Trademark Platform
Alt Legal announced its sixth acquisition, buying UK‑based WebTMS, a veteran IP portfolio‑management provider with over 500 global clients. The deal merges Alt Legal’s automation‑first trademark docketing with WebTMS’s highly configurable, worldwide workflow platform, and adds a physical presence in...
Registrar Corp Acquires Dell Tech, Expanding Canadian Regulatory Expertise and Strengthening Global Market Access Solutions
Registrar Corp announced the acquisition of Dell Tech, a Canada‑based regulatory consulting firm, to deepen its expertise in Health Canada requirements. The deal adds Dell Tech’s 45‑year track record in product licensing, safety, and laboratory services to Registrar’s portfolio serving 35,000 clients...
Does Amazon Leo Have Any Chance Against Starlink?
Amazon’s Leo constellation, still in its pre‑commercial phase, consists of 253 satellites after the $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition. By contrast, SpaceX’s Starlink operates more than 10,200 satellites, giving it a massive orbital density advantage. Analysts argue that Leo’s limited fleet will...
Allegiant Moves Closer to Sun Country Acquisition After DOT Approval
Allegiant Air announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a joint interim exemption, removing the last regulatory obstacle to its $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country Airlines. The approval lets both carriers continue operating separately under common ownership while...
InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor – April 16, 2026
The InsideArbitrage Event‑Driven Monitor highlights several high‑profile merger arbitrage moves, including Select Medical’s proxy filing for a mid‑2026 merger and Kimberly‑Clark’s detailed post‑closing leadership plan for its Kenvue acquisition. Lisata Therapeutics disclosed a postponed tender offer as its partner seeks...
Governing Law: Don’t Be Swayed by DExit
Baker McKenzie partner Pete Korzynski argues that the DExit debate should not dominate the choice of governing law for merger agreements. He stresses that while a target’s incorporation state governs internal corporate matters, the acquisition contract’s external affairs are best governed by...
Alt Legal Acquires UK-Based WebTMS, Adding Global IP Portfolio Management to Its Trademark Platform
Alt Legal announced its sixth acquisition, buying UK‑based WebTMS to embed global IP portfolio management into its trademark docketing platform. WebTMS, with 25 years of experience, serves more than 500 clients worldwide. The deal merges Alt Legal’s automation‑focused trademark workflow...
Webinar Recap: M&A Country Series: Making Deals in Vietnam
The Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances and the Singapore M&A Association hosted a webinar on March 26 to dissect Vietnam’s evolving M&A landscape. Vietnam logged 218 deals worth roughly $2.3 billion in the first ten months of 2025, cementing its status...
Thursday Briefing: Sheffield Wednesday Prospective Owners in Talks with EFL over Partial Transfer Ban Lift
Sheffield Wednesday’s prospective owners, Arise Capital Partners, are negotiating with the EFL to partially lift the club’s transfer embargo, though a 15‑point deduction will stay in place. The German Football Association will launch a 24‑hour streaming service, DFB.TV, at €5.99...
The Approval Matrix Revolutions
Vox Media CEO Jim Bankoff is reportedly preparing to sell multiple assets, including the Vox Media Podcast Network, New York magazine, and its portfolio of digital brands such as The Verge, Eater, and SB Nation. The sales are being brokered by LionTree,...
Angelini Technology Acquires Minority Stake in Lab0
Angelini Technologies has taken a minority equity position in U.S. robotics startup Lab0, the maker of the RoboGlide system that automates container loading and unloading. The investment is intended to accelerate Lab0’s move from prototype to commercial scale and may...
Yancoal Acquires Kestrel: A Deal Built for a Buyer's Market
Yancoal Australia agreed to acquire an 80% stake in Kestrel, one of the world’s largest underground coking‑coal mines, for up to $2.4 billion. The transaction includes a $1.85 billion upfront payment with the balance contingent on future coal‑price recovery. A discounted cash‑flow...
The Workday Conversation Your Renewal Team Isn’t In
Workday completed its $1.1 billion acquisition of Sana in November 2025, expanding its learning‑technology portfolio beyond the corporate arena. While analysts framed the deal as a boost to enterprise workforce training, a deeper threat looms for higher‑education institutions that already rely on...
Your Media Company Has a Data Business Hidden Inside It
In October 2025 S&P Global agreed to acquire With Intelligence, a private‑markets data firm, for $1.8 billion—about 13.8 times its projected 2025 revenue of $130 million. The deal highlights the premium investors place on data‑as‑a‑product businesses compared with traditional digital media. Consulting...
Grid Metals and Boliden Advance Thompson East Through Strategic Earn-In
Grid Metals Corp. has struck an earn‑in deal with Boliden Mineral Canada, allowing the Swedish miner to fund up to C$9.6 million (≈US$7 million) and acquire up to an 80% interest in the Thompson East copper‑nickel‑PGM‑cobalt project, while paying Grid C$500,000 (≈US$370,000)...
Watching A Potential Big Pharma Buyout
A seasoned trader has flagged a small‑cap biotech that checks the key boxes big pharma seeks in an acquisition: late‑stage clinical validation, an imminent FDA decision, a multi‑billion‑dollar addressable market, and a cash‑rich balance sheet. The company’s lead asset is...
Amazon’s $11B Globalstar Casino Gamble: Genius or Desperation?
Amazon announced an $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar, buying the satellite operator at $90 per share. The deal adds a 24‑satellite low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) constellation, many of which were launched in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Amazon plans to leverage the...
Norse Atlantic Raises Cash, Weighs Sale or Merger
Norwegian low‑cost carrier Norse Atlantic raised $110 million through an oversubscribed rights issue and secured a $70 million bridge loan to shore up liquidity. The proceeds will repay a $20 million overdraft, settle $25 million owed to lessors and suppliers, and fund general corporate...
Guest Post: Why the Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern Merger Could Reshape U.S. Rail
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed a joint application with the Surface Transportation Board to merge, creating the first true coast‑to‑coast Class I railroad in the United States. The combined entity would control roughly 466,000 freight cars, dwarfing the...