Civic Media Closes on Milwaukee Signals
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 signals. Civic Media already operates progressive news/talk station WAUK in the market, further solidifying its multi‑format presence. The acquisition marks a strategic expansion of Civic Media’s footprint in the competitive Milwaukee radio landscape.
Belgian Garden Center Chain Aveve Unveils New Concept and Sets Its Sights on Acquisitions
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...
Analyst Claims SpaceX, Globalstar Deal Edging Closer
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...
Why IBM Paid $11B For Real-Time AI, Not Kafka
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’s Two-Speed Strategy: Broad Sourcing and Selective Bets
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...
‘Insatiable’ Demand for Maintaining Radar Systems Fuels Chimney Rock’s Purchase of UEC; Advent’s Salt & Stone Deal Reflects PE’s Appetite...
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...
With $50M+ in Music Rights Deals to Date, Larrosa’s MusicTraders Builds Out New M&A Team Targeting LATAM and Emerging Market...
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...
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re Reading About a Merck Acquisition, the Rise of Former Loxo Execs at Lilly, and More
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a proposed settlement with CVS Caremark, accusing the pharmacy‑benefit manager of artificially inflating insulin prices and limiting patient access. The deal, which still requires FTC chair approval, mirrors a recent settlement with Cigna’s...
PROLIM Expands Global Salesforce, Snowflake, and Industrial AI Capabilities by Rebranding Kasmo Digital
PROLIM announced the rebranding of its recent acquisition, Kasmo Digital, under the PROLIM name, creating a unified global digital‑transformation brand. The move expands PROLIM’s footprint across North America, Europe, India and APAC and adds deep Salesforce and Snowflake consulting expertise...
Environment Agency and Natural England Should Be Merged, MPs Say
The Public Accounts Committee has urged the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to merge the Environment Agency with Natural England as part of a broader regulatory overhaul. The recommendation follows 149 suggestions from three major reviews that...
RA Capital Looks to China for Next Startup To Put on SPAC Track to Nasdaq
RA Capital Management has filed a prospectus for a new SPAC, Research Alliance III, with up to $57.5 million of capital. The blank‑check vehicle is openly scouting life‑science startups, emphasizing Chinese drug developers as potential targets. While the SPAC has not yet...
91trucks Acquires Motorfloor and Trucksfloor Operator Indiyanet
India’s leading digital commercial‑vehicle marketplace 91trucks has acquired Motorfloor and Trucksfloor, the two platforms operated by Bhubaneswar‑based Indiyanet. The deal merges two of the country’s top‑traffic sites, creating a more comprehensive buying and selling experience for trucks, buses and three‑wheelers....
Intra-Asia Trade the Next Hunting Ground for M&A-Hungry Carriers
Intra‑Asia container trade emerged as the most profitable segment in 2025, with volumes nearing 50 million TEU. Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines posted the highest operating margin at 18.9%, while Cosco’s $4.3 bn net profit was buoyed by strong intra‑Asia earnings. The region’s growth,...
Gilead’s Ouro Buy, J&J/Protagonist’s Approval, Aurinia’s Revamp, ACIP Confusion, More
Gilead announced a $2.1 billion acquisition of Ouro Medicines and its T‑cell engager OM336, planning to split the deal with long‑time partner Galapagos. Johnson & Johnson and Protagonist Therapeutics secured FDA approval for Icotyde, an IL‑23 receptor blocker that becomes Protagonist’s...
Iveco Group Announces the Results of the Extraordinary General Meeting
Iveco Group announced that its Extraordinary General Meeting approved the distribution of net proceeds from the sale of its Defence business to Leonardo as an interim dividend. The payout is estimated at €5.7‑5.8 per share, roughly $6.3‑$6.4. The Board will...
Orange Eyes Globecast Divestment
Orange and investment fund Verdoso have entered an exclusivity agreement to explore the sale of Globecast, Orange’s media services arm. Globecast, a 24‑year‑old provider, delivers satellite, fibre and IP‑based distribution for thousands of broadcasters, rights holders and platform operators worldwide....
PTA Gives Green Light to Ufone-Telenor Merger
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has given technical approval for the merger of Ufone, a PTCL subsidiary, with Telenor Pakistan, creating the country’s second‑largest mobile operator. The combined entity will control just over 70 million connections, trailing Jazz’s 73.9 million users. Legal clearance...
AEW UK REIT Weighs All-Share Offer for Alternative Income REIT
AEW UK REIT has entered early‑stage talks to pursue an all‑share acquisition of Alternative Income REIT. The boards of both companies disclosed that discussions are preliminary and no definitive offer has been made. If completed, the transaction would combine AEW’s...
Blue Moon Apex Deal Underscores Gallium, Germanium Supply Push, Refining Gap
Blue Moon Metals completed its acquisition of the Apex mine, a former U.S. producer of gallium, germanium and copper, to re‑establish domestic supply of these critical metals. The deal includes a 0.5% net smelter return royalty for Teck and positions...
China Bars Manus Co-Founders From Leaving Country Amid Meta Deal Review, FT Reports
China’s regulators have barred Manus co‑founders Xiao Hong and Ji Yichao from leaving the country while a review determines if Meta’s $2‑3 billion acquisition breaches Chinese investment rules. The executives were summoned by the National Development and Reform Commission and are...
OpenAI Drops Sora AI Video Tool, Ends Planned $1 Billion Disney Deal
OpenAI announced it is shutting down Sora, its AI‑powered video generation tool, effectively terminating a planned three‑year, $1 billion partnership with The Walt Disney Company. The deal, which would have given Disney access to Sora and allowed OpenAI to tap Disney’s...
Everyone Said Merging Mr Yum and Me&u Would Fail. Here’s What Actually Happened
The merger of Australian restaurant‑tech firms Mr Yum and me&u defied early scepticism by surviving a grueling first year of integration and emerging profitable by late 2025. Founders focused on disciplined system consolidation, customer migration, and cultural alignment rather than headline...
Danone’s €1B Huel Acquisition: What Does It Signal for Functional Food?
Danone has agreed to acquire plant‑based meal‑replacement brand Huel for €1 billion, marking its biggest foray into the functional‑nutrition space. The deal integrates Huel’s digital‑first, subscription‑based model with Danone’s global manufacturing, R&D, and distribution network, accelerating the group’s “Renew” strategy to...
Apac M&A Deals Continue Momentum with Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan Buys
The Asia‑Pacific region is experiencing a second year of strong M&A activity, with 2026 building on a robust 2025. Recent transactions involve hotel, food‑delivery, and energy assets across Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand. Japanese corporations are accelerating purchases of Western‑oriented...
Danone and Arcor Create a Dairy Powerhouse in Argentina
Danone and Arcor have created a 50:50 joint dairy venture in Argentina, merging Danone Argentina’s dairy business, Mastellone Hermanos’ La Serenísima operations, and Logística La Serenísima. The combined entity will target high‑margin categories such as cheese, butter, yogurts, creams and desserts while...
Amazon Acquires 'Approachable' Humanoid Maker Fauna Robotics
Amazon confirmed the acquisition of Fauna Robotics, a startup that builds approachable humanoid robots, though financial terms were undisclosed. Fauna’s flagship Sprout robot sells for about $50,000, stands 3 ft 6 in tall, and targets developers and enterprise customers such as Disney and...
Skilled Nursing Dealbook: Nursing Homes Change Hands in South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi
A New York private‑equity firm bought a 181‑bed skilled nursing facility in South Carolina, planning to lease it to a regional operator. A New Jersey‑based operator acquired a 120‑bed Florida facility and a 100‑bed Mississippi property, both with high occupancy...
RTDs and Protein Yogurts Boost Fonterra as Billion‑dollar Payout Nears
Fonterra’s half‑year results were buoyed by strong demand for high‑value dairy ingredients, especially protein‑rich RTD drinks and 20‑gram‑plus yogurts, which posted 10% and 65% annual growth respectively. The co‑op posted NZ$13.9 bn (≈$8.3 bn) revenue, NZ$1.23 bn (≈$0.74 bn) operating profit and is set...
David Zaslav Cashed Out — and Revealed the New Hollywood Dream
David Zaslav exited Warner Bros. Discovery after orchestrating its sale to Paramount at $31 a share, cashing out more than $114 million. The deal slashed WBD’s debt from $58 billion to $37 billion but sparked a backlash from employees who view the transaction as a...
Aerotec Group Establishes European Maintenance Hub in Croatia
Aerotec Group has completed the acquisition of Croatia‑based Global Aerotech, turning Rijeka Airport into a central European hub for line and base maintenance, aircraft storage, cabin refurbishment and teardown. The 2,500‑meter runway and 24‑hour IFR capability allow the facility to...
Seattle Score: Winemiller Wins A Daystar Property
Jeff Winemiller, a veteran low‑power television (LPTV) trader, has acquired a Daystar‑affiliated LPTV station in Seattle through his company Lowcountry 34 Media. The deal marks his entry into the Pacific Northwest’s most populous market, expanding his portfolio beyond the Southwest...
Nelson Peltz Is Giving Hedge Funds a Little Sweetener
Nelson Peltz’s activist firm Trian Fund Management has upgraded its bid for London‑based asset manager Janus Henderson to a "best and final" $8 billion offer, translating to $52 per share and clearing the $50‑a‑share hurdle. The proposal represents a 25% takeover...
Takeover Chatter Swirls Around Jefferies with Japan’s SMFG a Rumored Suitor
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is reportedly assessing a bid for U.S. investment bank Jefferies, prompting a modest rally in the lender’s stock. Jefferies shares have slumped 34% this year after exposure to bankrupt auto‑parts maker First Brands, though...
‘Playmakers’: The Brokerage Strategy That’s Losing Steam
Jack Miller, CEO of T3 Sixty, warned that the traditional "everything to everybody" brokerage model is losing steam as the housing market cools and consolidation accelerates. He highlighted the rapid Compass‑Anywhere merger as a sign of a favorable regulatory climate, but...
Ares Buying 36 Industrial Properties From EQT For $650M
Ares Management is purchasing 36 industrial warehouses from EQT Real Estate for more than $650 million, marking its second major acquisition from the seller in four months. The transaction includes 7.3 million square feet of space, financed with a $500 million two‑year floating‑rate...
“Ability to Articulate a Vision and Build a Brand Is Just as Critical as the Code Architecture”
Serbian studio Nordeus, founded by Branko Milutinović, grew its flagship football manager Top Eleven to over 300 million users and was acquired by Take‑Two Interactive in 2021. From day one the company pursued a global‑first mindset, stayed bootstrapped for a decade,...
Abivax in No Rush for a Deal, Confident Key June Trial Data Can Secure Better Terms for Partnerships, CEO Tells...
Abivax plans a June capital raise ahead of a pivotal maintenance trial readout for its lead asset, obefazimod, which targets ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. CEO Marc de Garidel told CNBC the company is in no hurry to sell, believing...
Chobani Doubling Down on La Colombe’s Growth
Chobani is committing $567 million to expand La Colombe’s Norton Shores, Michigan plant, adding more than 200,000 square feet of production capacity. The move follows its 2023 $900 million acquisition of the specialty coffee brand and reflects a broader rollout that includes a $500 million upgrade of...
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Dead by Daylight Maker Behaviour Has Bought the Studio Behind 7 Days to Die to Create "a Portfolio of Horror...
Behaviour Interactive, the Canadian studio behind Dead by Daylight, has acquired Texas‑based The Fun Pimps, the developer of 7 Days to Die. The deal, terms undisclosed, aims to build a portfolio of horror IPs, adding 7 Days to Die’s 20 million‑plus...
Behaviour Acquires The Fun Pimps, Creators of 7 Days to Die
Behaviour Interactive, Canada’s largest game studio, announced the acquisition of The Fun Pimps, the developers behind the survival‑horror hit 7 Days to Die. The title has sold more than 20 million copies since its 2013 early‑access launch and maintains a vibrant...
Guideline's Path to Product-Market Fit — The Early Decisions That Powered Its Acquisition by Gusto
Kevin Busque, former TaskRabbit VP, discovered that only 36% of employees used the company’s 401(k) plan, exposing costly, clunky legacy systems. He co‑founded Guideline in 2015 to build a transparent, fee‑free retirement platform for SMBs, designing the entire software stack...
Advent to Acquire Body Care Brand Salt & Stone
Advent announced the acquisition of Salt & Stone, the fast‑growing body‑care brand known for its natural, cruelty‑free products. The transaction includes the exit of Humble Growth, which made a minority investment in Salt & Stone in 2024. Financial terms were...
LondonMetric, Schroders REIT Consider All-Share Bid for Picton
LondonMetric Property and Schroders Real Estate Investment Trust are reportedly weighing an all‑share bid to acquire Picton Property Services. The proposal would involve exchanging shares rather than cash, preserving liquidity for Picton’s shareholders. Picton has not received a definitive offer...
US Tech Entrepreneur Kal Somani Buys Rajasthan Royals for $1.63bn
Bundesliga International has signed a three‑year partnership with Thailand’s leading telecom provider AIS, beginning in the 2026‑27 season. The deal will stream all nine Bundesliga matches per matchday, plus marquee events, on AIS PLAY, integrating the league into the platform’s premium...
Turnspire Said to Collect Bids for USG Water Solutions; Blue Fire Equity’s Farrah Holder on Marketing and PE
Turnspire Capital Partners is set to solicit first‑round bids in mid‑April for USG Water Solutions, the municipal water‑service firm it added to its 2023 portfolio. The bid process signals a potential sale or strategic partnership for the utility provider. In...
Electronic Transactions Association Acquires Peer
The Electronic Transactions Association announced it is acquiring the American Transaction Processors Coalition to bolster its advocacy, education, and member‑engagement capabilities. ATPC’s executive director, Jay Morgan, will join ETA as an advisor, reinforcing the trade group’s policy work. The combined...
Cerebral Acquires Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App Inflow to Expand ADHD Treatment
Cerebral, a large integrated mental‑health provider, has acquired Inflow, a CBT‑based digital therapeutic app for adult ADHD, though financial terms were not disclosed. Inflow delivers short, science‑backed daily modules and is supported by an eight‑week randomized controlled trial showing significant...
Exclusive: Bettani Farms CEO on Its Acquisitions & Plans to Stretch the Vegan Cheese Category
Bettani Farms, the former Climax Foods, raised $6.5 million and acquired Hungry Planet, Numu and Stockeld Dreamery to create a unified vegan cheese platform. Leveraging its AI‑powered Caseed ingredient, the company unveiled a high‑stretch mozzarella that mimics dairy performance, achieving a...
‘Merger Synergies’: CBS News Fires Workers, Shutters 100 Year Old CBS Radio
CBS News, now owned by Larry Ellison after his 2025 acquisition, announced a 6% workforce reduction, cutting roughly 60 employees, and the shutdown of the century‑old CBS News Radio service. Management framed the moves as a strategic realignment to address...
Sony Music Acquires Nordic Dance Label One Seven Music, Taps Co-Founder Janus Barnewitz as New MD of Sony Music Denmark
Sony Music Entertainment has acquired the Nordic dance label One Seven Music and appointed its co‑founder Janus Barnewitz as Managing Director of Sony Music Denmark. The deal builds on a 14‑year partnership, though financial terms were not disclosed. Barnewitz, who previously led disco:wax...