Chart of the Week: The IT Factor
In 2025 IT‑related mergers and acquisitions captured a larger slice of the overall deal market than in any prior year, according to Pitchbook data. The chart shows the IT share of total M&A value climbing to a new high, driven by surging investments in cloud services, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Deal volume rose roughly 15% year‑over‑year, reflecting heightened corporate urgency to acquire digital capabilities. Private‑equity firms emerged as the most active buyers, accelerating consolidation across the technology sector.
French Jewellery Entrepreneur in Talks to Rescue Claire’s
French jewellery entrepreneur Julien Jarjoura is negotiating with Claire’s administrators and landlords to rescue the retailer’s UK and Ireland operations, potentially preserving many of its 154 stores and hundreds of jobs. Over the past year Jarjoura has taken control of Claire’s...
IDBI Bank Share Price Crashes 15%, Nears 52-Week Low as Govt Likely Shelves Stake Sale Plan
IDBI Bank shares tumbled about 15% on March 16, sliding to ₹78.05 and approaching their 52‑week low. The plunge followed reports that the Indian government and LIC are likely abandoning a planned sale of their combined 94.7% stake after bids...
Life After Poppi: $1.9 Billion Pop Star Couple Teases Next Project
Stephen and Allison Ellsworth sold their gut‑healthy soda brand Poppi to PepsiCo for $1.95 billion, capping a seven‑year journey that saw the product hit over $100 million in sales and high‑profile celebrity partnerships. At SXSW, the couple announced they are already plotting...
Could Bain Capital’s Perpetual Deal Lead to Bigger Participation in US Wealth Management?
Private equity firm Bain Capital has agreed to acquire the wealth‑management division of Australia’s Perpetual for an upfront A$500 million, with potential earn‑out payments of up to A$50 million. The business, Perpetual Wealth, oversees A$20‑22 billion in assets for high‑net‑worth families and will...
Wiz Investor Unpacks Google’s $32B Acquisition
Google closed a $32 billion purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz, marking the largest deal in its history and the biggest ever for a venture‑backed startup. The acquisition positions Google at the nexus of artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and rising security spend....
Paramount+ Is Merging With BET+ and HBO Max to Form a Super Streaming Service – Here Is What We Know...
Paramount Global announced a plan to merge its Paramount+ streaming service with BET+ and HBO Max, creating a single super‑streaming platform. The move follows Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and aims to combine libraries, technology and subscriber...
The Man Behind the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
David Ellison, Skydance Media chief and son of Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison, is spearheading a merger that would combine Paramount and Warner Bros. into a single entertainment powerhouse. The deal, valued at roughly $30 billion, promises up to 30 theatrical releases...
KCB Identifies Entity for 2026 Ethiopia Entry
KCB Group aims to enter Ethiopia by the end of 2026, planning to acquire control of a local bank that fits its cultural and strategic objectives. The deal must navigate Ethiopia’s 49% foreign‑shareholding ceiling, though the regulator can grant exceptions...
Why the Founder of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Decided to Sell Her Business and Retire at 53
Monica Nassif, the Iowa‑raised founder of Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day and its upscale sibling Caldrea, sold both brands to SC Johnson in 2008 after struggling to scale distribution. The brands, inspired by her mother Thelma Meyers' garden herbs, had moved from niche...
‘No One Saw This Coming’: Will the Surprise Telegraph Winner Change the Paper’s Direction?
Axel Springer outbid Lord Rothermere with a £575 m offer to acquire the Telegraph, ending a three‑year ownership saga. The German media group promises editorial independence while pledging a digital‑first, AI‑driven strategy. CEO Mathias Döpfner has already visited the newsroom, signalling potential...
Mach Natural Resources Boosts Proved Reserves 109% to 705 MMboe
Mach Natural Resources LP announced a 109% jump in proved reserves to 705 MMboe, driven by $1.3 billion of acquisitions in the Permian and San Juan basins. The company posted fourth‑quarter revenue of $388 million, net income $73 million and adjusted EBITDA $187 million, while full‑year...
Warner Bros. Discovery Investors Eyeing 14% Return if Paramount Merger Closes by Sept. 30
Warner Bros. Discovery investors anticipate a roughly 14% upside if the $111 billion Paramount‑Skydance merger closes by the Sept. 30 deadline. WBD’s stock slipped to $27.14, down from $29, after Netflix withdrew its $83 billion offer, while Paramount has pledged $31 per share...
The MLB Angels Buy Out FanDuel Sports Network & Will Launch Their Own RSN Cable TV Network
The Los Angeles Angels have bought Main Street Sports Group’s 50 percent stake in FanDuel Sports Network West, gaining full ownership of the regional sports network. The deal eliminates the bankruptcy‑related uncertainty surrounding Main Street and allows the Angels to launch an...
JSW, ST Telemedia Among Firms Eyeing Stake in Vodafone Idea
India's Vodafone Idea is courting strategic investors as it grapples with heavy debt and a shrinking market share. Singapore‑based ST Telemedia and India's JSW Group have entered exploratory talks to acquire a stake, joining other domestic and foreign suitors. The government,...
Beyond Fundraising: Credit Capacity Meets Legal Insight, February 2026 - Sponsor-Backed Exits Add to Gains
Exit activity accelerated in January, with 148 sponsor‑backed transactions—the highest monthly count since 2023. The total deal value reached $51.6 billion, surpassing the trailing‑12‑month average by 26 %. This heightened exit velocity indicates stronger portfolio distributions for private‑equity and venture‑capital firms. Analysts...
Why some Health System CEOs Are Opting Out of Cross-Market Expansion
Health system CEOs are increasingly choosing to deepen services within their existing footprints rather than pursue cross‑market mergers. California’s stringent oversight and seismic safety mandates make out‑of‑state acquisitions financially risky for Scripps Health. Valleywise Health and Saint Francis Health System...
AT&T CEO Pitches Trump Amid $23 Billion Antitrust Review
AT&T CEO John Stankey met with President Trump as the Justice Department conducts a $23 billion antitrust review of AT&T’s planned purchase of EchoStar’s spectrum licenses. The meeting was framed as a preview of AT&T’s broader $250 billion commitment to U.S. infrastructure...
Developers Apply Lessons Learned From Biscayne 21 Fiasco
Developers at a Bisnow South Florida event dissected the Biscayne 21 condo‑tower debacle, where Two Roads’ attempt to lower the termination threshold sparked a lawsuit that forced a $65 million repair bill. The case highlighted how a minority of holdout owners can halt...
California Lithium Developer CTR to Go Public in US$4.7 Billion SPAC Deal
Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) will go public through a $4.7 billion SPAC merger with Plum Acquisition, listing on Nasdaq as CTRH. The deal funds the Hell’s Kitchen geothermal‑lithium project in California’s Imperial Valley, starting with 25,000 t/yr lithium carbonate capacity and a...
SMART-TD Urges Congress to Support UP-NS Merger
The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers – Transportation Division (SMART‑TD) sent a letter to Congress urging support for the Union Pacific‑Norfolk Southern (UP‑NS) merger. The union argues the deal will stabilize the rail workforce, create...
Mercedes Wants To Buy 24% Of Alpine's F1 Team, But Alpine Confident That It Will Change Nothing
Mercedes is negotiating to acquire a 24% stake in the Alpine F1 team, currently owned by venture‑capital firm Otro Capital, which includes celebrity investors such as Ryan Reynolds and Rory McIlroy. Alpine’s de‑facto boss Flavio Briatore assures that Mercedes will...
Could Stellantis Bring in a Partner for Europe?
Stellantis is reportedly exploring partnerships with Chinese automakers such as Xiaomi and Xpeng to bolster its struggling European operations. Discussions include possible equity stakes in brands like Maserati and access to electric‑vehicle and software technology, while the group aims to...
Ivanhoe Electric Gets $58.4 Million Cash Boost From Colombia Sale
Ivanhoe Electric will receive approximately $58.4 million from Cordoba Minerals' cash distribution after Cordoba sold its remaining 50% stake in Colombia's Alacran copper‑gold project for $128 million. The distribution amounts to $1.01 per Cordoba share, with Ivanhoe holding 57.8 million shares. The inflow...
The Case of New Mountain, Holt and the $30bn-Plus Deal
New Mountain Capital has teamed with Holt to negotiate a deal exceeding $30 billion, aimed at consolidating a suite of healthcare‑technology assets. The transaction centers on a portfolio that includes data‑exchange specialist Datavant, AI‑driven diagnostics firm Machinify, and service providers Office...
SunPower Integrates TPO Solar Company Sunder Energy After Acquisition
SunPower announced the completion of its integration of Sunder Energy, a residential solar contractor it bought in September. The deal was valued at $40 million plus 10 million shares of SunPower stock. Sunder, operating in 21 states and Washington, D.C., specializes in...
The Clog in PE’s Exit Pipeline Is Getting Tougher to Clear
Private‑equity firms are finding it increasingly difficult to exit portfolio companies, even those acquired before the recent market froth. Elevated interest rates, a slowdown in IPO activity, and a thin strategic‑buyer pool have created a bottleneck in the exit pipeline....
Mercury Systems Acquires SolderMask to Support Higher Rate Production
Mercury Systems announced the acquisition of SolderMask, Inc., securing its dry‑film solder mask technology, intellectual property, and a five‑person team. The deal, closed on March 3, 2026, integrates SolderMask’s capabilities into Mercury’s Huntington Beach site while a parallel line is built in...
Ali Group Completes Acquisition of Bunn Commercial
Ali Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Bunn Commercial LP, formerly Bunn‑O‑Matic, adding the iconic coffee equipment maker to its global portfolio. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. BUNN will operate under Ali Group’s Welbilt brand in...
Why M&A Technology Integrations Are Harder than Expected. Here’s What You Should Look for Early
M&A deals often overlook technology, turning integration into a hidden cost. Technical debt, undocumented dependencies, data model mismatches, and security gaps surface when due diligence is delayed. Involving CIOs early and using a structured tech diligence checklist reduces surprises and...
Ramp Acquires Payments Platform Billhop
Ramp announced the acquisition of Billhop, a UK‑ and Sweden‑licensed payments platform, to accelerate its European push. The deal brings Ramp its first international offices in London and Stockholm, giving direct access to UK and EU customers. Nearly half of...
BYD Explores Canada Plant and Potential Legacy Automaker Buyout
Chinese EV giant BYD is weighing the construction of a wholly‑owned plant in Canada, a market that recently lifted tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese‑made EVs per year. The company also left open the option of acquiring a legacy automaker,...
Shanghai Stock Exchange Queries Zhenjiang New Energy Equipment’s US Subsidiary Sale
Zhenjiang New Energy Equipment Co. announced plans to sell its U.S. subsidiary, Zhenjiang New Energy (USA) Technology Corp., to India’s Zetwerk for $22.15 million. The Shanghai Stock Exchange has issued an inquiry, demanding clarification on asset quality, the buyer’s financial capacity,...
ArcLight to Buy InfraBridge’s Stake in North American Power Assets
ArcLight Capital Partners has agreed to buy InfraBridge’s 50 % stake in the Invenergy‑managed AMPCI Thermal Power (IATP) portfolio, a collection of 11 power generation assets delivering about 5.4 GW across North America. Invenergy will retain its ownership share and continue operating...
Arctos Talks up “Larger” League and Global Opportunites After KKR Deal
Arctos Partners has completed a $1.4 billion sale to private‑equity giant KKR, integrating its sports‑focused investment platform into KKR’s broader portfolio. Historically, Arctos allocated 80% of capital to minority stakes in U.S. franchises, but the partnership will pivot toward larger opportunities...
Glencore Raises Hope of Reviving Rio Tinto Deal as Coal Prices Turn
Glencore CEO Gary Nagle sees the recent 26% jump in coal prices as a catalyst to revive talks with Rio Tinto on a $240 billion mega‑merger that previously stalled over valuation disputes. The surge has boosted Glencore’s share weight in a potential...
NYK Takes Full Control of Saga Welco
Japanese shipping giant NYK has acquired full ownership of Saga Welco, ending its 12‑year 50:50 joint venture with Norway’s Westfal‑Larsen. The deal, with undisclosed financial terms, gives NYK control of Saga Welco’s fleet of 48 open‑hatch vessels that serve global...
AI Enabled Speech Therapy & Clinical Services Platform in Northern California
Prime exits® and American Healthcare Capital are marketing a fully integrated AI‑driven speech‑therapy platform in Northern California. The business combines a proprietary assessment and autism‑intervention suite funded by over $2.28 million in federal and corporate grants with a profitable clinical services...
$1.64 Million Revenue Medicare Certified Hospice and Home Health Agency Serving Clients in Northern California
A Medicare-certified hospice and home health agency based in Southern California’s South County is up for sale, serving six Northern California counties. Founded in 2016, the firm generated $1.64 million in revenue in 2025 with an adjusted EBITDA of $238,770. Its...
California Attorney General Vows to Scrutinize Paramount's Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an open investigation into Paramount’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning that federal antitrust enforcement has receded. Bonta said the state could file suit or join other AGs to block the deal, citing...
The Case of New Mountain, Holt and the $30bn-Plus Deal
New Mountain Capital and Holt Capital have orchestrated a landmark transaction exceeding $30 billion, marking one of the largest GP‑stake sales in private equity history. The deal involves Holt acquiring a substantial portion of New Mountain's general partner interests, providing immediate...
Teamsters Call on DOJ to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: “We’ve Seen What Happens When Corporations Consolidate Power”
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has formally asked the Department of Justice to block the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger unless enforceable worker protections are included. Union leaders highlighted concerns that the deal could trigger layoffs and diminish domestic production for...
Atlanticus Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Atlanticus Holdings reported a blockbuster fourth‑quarter 2025, posting $734.4 million in total operating revenue—a 108% year‑over‑year jump—and $7.0 billion in managed receivables, up 155%. Net income rose 24.9% to $32.8 million, delivering $1.75 diluted earnings per share. The results were powered by the...
RIA M&A Market Thus Far Enduring War, AI, Private Credit Bumps
Early 2026 data shows wealth‑management M&A remains resilient despite a modest dip. Announced RIA deals fell 8.3% year‑over‑year but are 14.5% higher than the same period in 2024, with 51 transactions recorded through February, well above 2024 levels. Industry insiders...
Farmers of North America Attempts Another Run at AgraCity Assets
Farmers of North America (FNA) is pursuing a separate Plan of Arrangement to acquire AgraCity’s assets after being barred from the court‑appointed sales process. The Saskatchewan court has given FNA until March 16 to file the plan, with a member‑commitment...
CZR Stock Surges 11.76% on Acquisition Speculation; Volume Doubles
Caesars Entertainment (CZR) shares surged 11.76% to $29.07, the strongest rally in months, driven by speculation of a premium acquisition. The stock’s market capitalization stands at $5.93 billion, and the company has posted consecutive quarterly losses, heightening the appeal of a...
Erik Mogensen Buys Black Mountain, Indy and Entabeni Will Move To New Hampshire
Erik Mogensen, Indy Pass director and Entabeni Systems CEO, has bought back Black Mountain ski area in Jackson, New Hampshire, rebranding it as an Independent Mountain Laboratory. The original co‑op plan with community shareholders was abandoned after shareholders voted to...
Concord Acquires UK-Based Indie Label Ninja Tune Records
Concord announced the acquisition of London‑based independent label Ninja Tune, bringing both its recorded‑music catalog and publishing arm Just Isn’t Music under Concord’s umbrella. The deal adds a roster that includes The Prodigy, Bonobo, Flying Lotus and many other electronic...
As Performance and Growth Avenues Lag, Companies Pursue M&A
Packaging firms face stagnant organic growth post‑pandemic, prompting a shift toward mergers and acquisitions. McKinsey’s new report highlights a surge in programmatic M&A—multiple small‑to‑medium deals—as a preferred lever for scaling and entering high‑growth segments. Top‑quartile companies that pursued such disciplined...
PR Firm News: Caster Communications Gets New Owners
Caster Communications was acquired by longtime agency leaders Alexandra Crabb and Peter Girard, with founder Kimberly Lancaster staying on until August 2026 to ensure a smooth handover. DiGennaro Communications launched The Authority Studio, a standalone content‑strategy and production unit led...