M&A Social Media and Updates

Stellantis Exits NextStar JV, Heralds New Battery Ownership Model
SocialApr 12, 2026

Stellantis Exits NextStar JV, Heralds New Battery Ownership Model

Stellantis will exit its NextStar battery JV stake, signaling a new ownership model for North American battery plants. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/stellantis-nextstar-battery-jv-exit.html

By The Metalnomist
Restaurants Still Profitable: Caring Nets £1.4B Sale
SocialApr 11, 2026

Restaurants Still Profitable: Caring Nets £1.4B Sale

Apparently, there is still money to be made from restaurants. If you’re Richard Caring. He’s sold the Ivy Collection, Annabelle’s and Scott’s etc to an Abu Dhabi investment fund for £1.4 billion. News via propel. https://t.co/EKrWHA7ken

By Jay Rayner
AI Reveals CRM Value Lies Beyond Data Entry
SocialApr 11, 2026

AI Reveals CRM Value Lies Beyond Data Entry

Friday evening. A bench. Three LinkedIn articles from SugarCRM's leadership team. I found them through Becca Toth, who was engaging thoughtfully with each one , not just sharing links, but adding her own perspective. That is exactly the kind of LinkedIn...

By Shashi Bellamkonda
SPAC DAT Merger Ends, PIPE Investors Breathe Relief
SocialApr 10, 2026

SPAC DAT Merger Ends, PIPE Investors Breathe Relief

PIPE investors breathe a sigh of relief as we get the first big SPAC DAT merger termination. Dynamix $ETHM terminates its business combination with The Ether Machine, which is awkward after already changing its ticker. Also, who gets the $50 million break...

By Julian Klymochko
Hines Says Microsoft Acquisition Made His Job Impossible
SocialApr 10, 2026

Hines Says Microsoft Acquisition Made His Job Impossible

Hines suggests it became impossible to do his job after the Microsoft acquisition. He was part of the 2023 FTC trial over an email he circulated about Call of Duty getting to remain multiplatform while Bethesda games were made exclusive. https://t.co/Va6rvrrPPe

By Ethan Gach
Tesla‑SpaceX Merger Essential for Sovereign AI Future
SocialApr 10, 2026

Tesla‑SpaceX Merger Essential for Sovereign AI Future

Tesla is an important part of our thesis on SpaceX building sovereign AI. To monetize physical AI on Earth, @SpaceX needs $TSLA. To secure sovereign AI models and infrastructure, Tesla needs SpaceX. A formal merger between the two will face...

By Gene Munster
AMLM Poised for Rebound as Technicals Cool
SocialApr 10, 2026

AMLM Poised for Rebound as Technicals Cool

Disseminated on Behalf of American Lithium Minerals Inc $AMLM $AMLM has been actively announcing acquisitions to build a diversified portfolio (Lithium, REE, Gold, Silver, Copper) in mining-friendly areas. It's also mentioned interest in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization for its projects (gold,...

By Hedgehog Trader (Nicholas Winton)
WJL.AX at 45% Discount; Bidders Still Eye Asset
SocialApr 10, 2026

WJL.AX at 45% Discount; Bidders Still Eye Asset

Time to revisit $WJL.AX. The stock is at an all-time low, ~45% below recent takeover bids. Despite the market losing interest, both bidders likely remain engaged. Recent management changes and continued Helloworld buying suggest prep for another run at the asset👇...

By Dalius – Special Sits
Novar Secures 100MW German Solar Plant, Plans 160MWh BESS
SocialApr 10, 2026

Novar Secures 100MW German Solar Plant, Plans 160MWh BESS

Novar acquires 100MW solar PV plant in Germany, potential to co-locate 160MWh BESS #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/GHlBIGMACG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
CGF Pays Premium to Acquire Larger BOQ Asset Finance Book
SocialApr 10, 2026

CGF Pays Premium to Acquire Larger BOQ Asset Finance Book

$HUM.AX little discussed is this Challenger/BOQ Asset finance transaction from the other day (major comp to Humm Commercial) https://t.co/dmXiOrA3Qb $CGF.AX basically paid a premo to NTA (more or less) to take it off BOQ. Loan book is a little bigger ($3.7bn vs...

By Jeremy Raper
Paramount‑Skydance Restructures Debt, Adding $31B to WBD
SocialApr 10, 2026

Paramount‑Skydance Restructures Debt, Adding $31B to WBD

Pretty sure we need to add $31 billion or so of WBD debt to this number. Paramount Skydance Restructures Debt Financing for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal https://t.co/KdxmGFAyON via @variety

By David Poland
OpenAI CGO and TBPN President Discuss Future Collaboration
SocialApr 9, 2026

OpenAI CGO and TBPN President Discuss Future Collaboration

🎙️Tomorrow on The Grill Room: A special OpenAI-TBPN deal omnibus featuring back-to-back conversations with: * OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer @chrislehane * TBPN President @DylanAbruscato Follow here: https://t.co/OUrgd2dr7a @PuckNews https://t.co/LNZpsHUAkd

By Dylan Byers
Thai Randolph Launches NILE & Co., Acquires BuzzFeed
SocialApr 9, 2026

Thai Randolph Launches NILE & Co., Acquires BuzzFeed

Thai Randolph Launches NILE & Co., Creator-Driven Media Company That Has Acquired BuzzFeed’s As/Is and Goodful Brands https://t.co/XyY5sffSyU via @variety

By Todd Spangler
China Secures Germany’s Premier Robotics Asset
SocialApr 9, 2026

China Secures Germany’s Premier Robotics Asset

How China Acquired Germany’s #Robotics Crown Jewel by @JacklouisP #AI #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Innovation https://t.co/DuFtEGfyDb

By Ron van Loon
First Citizens Poised for M&A Opportunities as Buyer
SocialApr 9, 2026

First Citizens Poised for M&A Opportunities as Buyer

The Pipeline: First Citizens $FCNCA has M&A options if it becomes a buyer | S&P Global Market Intelligence https://t.co/7bt4aA28NQ

By Timyan Bank Alert
Ares Backs $1.7B Sunbelt Retail REIT Push
SocialApr 9, 2026

Ares Backs $1.7B Sunbelt Retail REIT Push

Latest bet that #CRE especially in the #Sunbelt is undervalued belongs to #Ares, w/is teeing up #Whitestone #REIT for $1.7B+taking 5MSF of open-air #retail in places like #Phoenix #Austin #DFW #Houston #SanAntonio. #realestate #PE #BofA #WallSt https://t.co/iaUBXCrFQe

By David Levitt
Unilever to Acquire Gummies Maker Grüns for $1.2 B
SocialApr 9, 2026

Unilever to Acquire Gummies Maker Grüns for $1.2 B

Axios Pro scoop: Unilever deal for gummies maker Grüns is valued at around $1.2 billion https://t.co/75MXcTj32E

By Dan Primack
First Meeting Leads to Last‑Touch Attribution on Acquisition
SocialApr 9, 2026

First Meeting Leads to Last‑Touch Attribution on Acquisition

I met Chad two days ago for the first time and Gruns got acquired. From a last touch perspective I have to be attributed as part of this sale.

By David Herrmann
O'Leary Warns Netflix Narnia Gamble Will Shutter Theaters
SocialApr 9, 2026

O'Leary Warns Netflix Narnia Gamble Will Shutter Theaters

Cinema United Chief Michael O’Leary on Netflix’s ‘Narnia’ Gamble and Why Paramount’s Deal to Buy Warner Bros. Must Fail: ‘Theaters Will Close’ https://t.co/27oShjrvOd

By Todd Spangler
Omai Poised for G2‑scale Valuation After Deal Alignment
SocialApr 9, 2026

Omai Poised for G2‑scale Valuation After Deal Alignment

A deal that always made operational/synergistic sense finally had the numbers align Logical flow forward of funds here will be Omai $OMG.V If G2 goes for ~C$2.6 billion with <4 million ounces in resources, have to think Omai has clear line...

By Yellow Lab Life
M&A Spree Sees Premiums up to 80%
SocialApr 9, 2026

M&A Spree Sees Premiums up to 80%

Today's M&A and SPAC notes $GTWO.to to be acquired by $GMIN.to for 0.212x shares + CVR + Spinco, 79.7% premium, $3.0 billion $WSR to be acquired by $ARES for $19.00 cash per share, 26.5% premium, $1.7 billion $ASRT to be acquired by Garda...

By Julian Klymochko
Corient Expands UHNW Footprint with $5.6B Vivaldi Acquisition
SocialApr 9, 2026

Corient Expands UHNW Footprint with $5.6B Vivaldi Acquisition

Corient continues its buying spree in the ultra-high-net-worth space, announcing the acquisition of another RIA, Vivaldi Capital ($5.6 billion AUM) They've been on a roll the past year https://t.co/xy8jLFknDZ

By Gunjan Banerji
Needham’s M&A Note Erroneously Flags LLY‑VKTX Deal
SocialApr 9, 2026

Needham’s M&A Note Erroneously Flags LLY‑VKTX Deal

1000% certain ,Needham made a mistake in their "The Biotech M&A Landscape" note -(or maybe Viking got bought and they are the only ones that know it lol) calling out a few M&A targets and inadvertently mentioning a $LLY $VKTX...

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Q1 Global M&A Surges 20% to $1.3 Trillion
SocialApr 9, 2026

Q1 Global M&A Surges 20% to $1.3 Trillion

Global M&A: "Transaction values of about $1.3 trillion [in Q1] were almost 20% higher than the same period last year" -John Authers, BBG

By DailyChartBook
Similar Market Caps Imply a 50/50 Merger
SocialApr 9, 2026

Similar Market Caps Imply a 50/50 Merger

Nonsense. The market caps are roughly the same, they would likely be merged 50 / 50 unless their public valuations are dramatically off.

By Whole Mars Catalog
VANL Goes Private at 58% Premium After Prolonged Sale Attempts
SocialApr 9, 2026

VANL Goes Private at 58% Premium After Prolonged Sale Attempts

#VANL taken private at a 58% premium but apparently they have been trying to sell themselves for ages…can’t recall the RNS where they informed shareholders of what they were doing https://t.co/5PsBj27lWP

By rhomboid1MF
RBIC Becomes Fully Owned Subsidiary of Bosch
SocialApr 9, 2026

RBIC Becomes Fully Owned Subsidiary of Bosch

Ownership Change: RBIC will transition from a group-held entity to a wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch Limited.

By stock_n_trade
Canva Acquires Ortto, Simtheory to Complete Marketing Stack
SocialApr 9, 2026

Canva Acquires Ortto, Simtheory to Complete Marketing Stack

Canva Buys the Marketing Stack It Was Missing: Ortto, Simtheory, and the Bet on Canva Grow https://t.co/u3vP4WiL3Q

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Lynk Awaits US Approval, Launch Access Delays 640‑sat Launch
SocialApr 8, 2026

Lynk Awaits US Approval, Launch Access Delays 640‑sat Launch

.@LynkTheWorld: We're waiting for US regulatory OK of merger w/ @omnispace, which triggers @SES_Satellites investment, but plans are for early ops of our 640-sat constellation in mid-2027. Access to launch is biggest issue. @FCC.https://t.co/hXoS3DuQUf https://t.co/fFvAavyR4J

By Peter B. de Selding
KKR, Brookfield Near $250‑Share Deal for SBA Communications
SocialApr 8, 2026

KKR, Brookfield Near $250‑Share Deal for SBA Communications

on $SBAC+ KKR and Brookfield are in late stage talks to acquire SBA Communications (SBAC) for around $250 a share TMT FINANCE

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's Deep-Sea Mining Firm Merges in $1B Deal
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's Deep-Sea Mining Firm Merges in $1B Deal

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion deal https://t.co/Kuu3PtXS1B

By Ernest Scheyder
Telefónica Sells Mexican Assets for $450M, Refocuses on Europe
SocialApr 8, 2026

Telefónica Sells Mexican Assets for $450M, Refocuses on Europe

"Spain's Telefónica said on Tuesday it will sell its Mexican businesses to a consortium in a deal that values the operations at $450 million, as the telecom operator looks to exit its non-core businesses and focus on consolidating in Europe." via...

By Mike Dano
Meta's Singapore Pivot Signals Full Workflow Automation by 2026
SocialApr 8, 2026

Meta's Singapore Pivot Signals Full Workflow Automation by 2026

A student from a small tea-producing village just sold his startup to Meta for $2B and the reason will change how you run your business. For years, the tech industry obsessed over "brains" models that could generate code or essays. But...

By Omeed Tabiei
Large US Bank Deals Close Faster than Smaller Ones
SocialApr 8, 2026

Large US Bank Deals Close Faster than Smaller Ones

Data Dispatch: Big US bank deal closing timelines outpace smaller transactions | S&P Global Market Intelligence https://t.co/5gAkhAtbAk

By Timyan Bank Alert
Ellison Distrusts Jeff, Predicts His Exit After Merger
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ellison Distrusts Jeff, Predicts His Exit After Merger

33 days ago at @PuckNews: "Sources... have told me that David [Ellison] no longer trusts Jeff, and suspects him of being involved in various leaks to the press and others during his time as president. Those same sources believe Jeff is...

By Dylan Byers
Franklin Templeton Boosts Digital Assets via $250M Acquisition
SocialApr 8, 2026

Franklin Templeton Boosts Digital Assets via $250M Acquisition

Franklin Templeton Aims to Strengthen Digital Asset Capabilities With 250 Digital Acquisition | https://t.co/KTVJGVwr3F https://t.co/agCEO4Si3N https://t.co/H5biPcYGwV

By Oliver Bussmann
Shipowners Consider Exit, Yet Remain Cautiously Patient
SocialApr 8, 2026

Shipowners Consider Exit, Yet Remain Cautiously Patient

World’s Shipowners Are Eyeing the Exit, But They’re Not Rushing For It Just Yet https://t.co/50JyQtqKIq https://t.co/tyv7c76iez

By Sal Mercogliano
ByteDance Valuation Tops $600B After Equity Sale Push
SocialApr 8, 2026

ByteDance Valuation Tops $600B After Equity Sale Push

ByteDance valuation exceeds US$600 billion after proposed equity sale: sources The seller originally had the valuation at US$550 billion, but raised the amount after multiple parties expressed interest. https://t.co/pL87pI2YJV via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
PLTK Faces Sale After 90% Decline, 4x EBITDA
SocialApr 8, 2026

PLTK Faces Sale After 90% Decline, 4x EBITDA

$PLTK is a prominent gaming company that may be up for sale. A strategic review has finally been announced after five difficult years since the IPO. The stock is down about 90% over this period. The company trades at around 4x EV/ 2026E...

By Dalius – Special Sits
Elon Musk’s $16.5B Deal Rescues Samsung From Chip War
SocialApr 8, 2026

Elon Musk’s $16.5B Deal Rescues Samsung From Chip War

Samsung was getting crushed by TSMC in the chip war. - $3.6B in losses - 7% market share vs TSMC's 67% - About to be overtaken by China's SMIC But Elon Musk just changed everything with one $16.5 BILLION deal... Leaving Big Tech in shock. Here's...

By Early Startup Days
From $1 Purchase to $3.5B Racing Empire
SocialApr 8, 2026

From $1 Purchase to $3.5B Racing Empire

In 2004, Red Bull bought a failing Formula 1 team for just $1. Yes, ONE dollar. Critics called it a desperate PR stunt. But today Red Bull Racing have won 6 Constructors' Championships and that $1 deal is now a $3.5 billion...

By Early Startup Days
Kipushi Zinc to Boost US Critical Minerals Stockpile
SocialApr 8, 2026

Kipushi Zinc to Boost US Critical Minerals Stockpile

Ivanhoe’s Kipushi zinc concentrate could support US critical minerals stockpiling through a proposed Mercuria and Gécamines deal. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/kipushi-zinc-concentrate-could-link-drc.html

By The Metalnomist
Court Goes Private in Nexstar‑Tegna Merger Challenge
SocialApr 7, 2026

Court Goes Private in Nexstar‑Tegna Merger Challenge

The court has gone into closed session in the Nexstar, Tegna merger challenge and unclear if it will resume public session https://t.co/RNYqGdjn9n

By David Shepardson
Judge to Decide Preliminary Injunction on Tegna‑Nexstar Merger
SocialApr 7, 2026

Judge to Decide Preliminary Injunction on Tegna‑Nexstar Merger

US judge says he will issue written order on whether to grant preliminary injunction in challenge to Tegna Nexstar merger https://t.co/RNYqGdjn9n

By David Shepardson
Nexstar's $150M Demand Exposed Amid Tegna Blockade
SocialApr 7, 2026

Nexstar's $150M Demand Exposed Amid Tegna Blockade

Revealed in hearing -- Nexstar seeking $150 million from DirecTV and states seeking to halt the Tegna deal. That amount had been under seal, Nexstar lawyer says, and now it's out there. Oops.

By Joe Flint
LinkedIn Reportedly Eyeing Acquisition of All-In Podcast
SocialApr 7, 2026

LinkedIn Reportedly Eyeing Acquisition of All-In Podcast

LinkedIn rumored to be bidding to acquire The All-In Podcast, with plans to rebrand it as The Linked-In Podcast.

By Darren Marble
Transportation Secretary Open to Airline Mergers, Citing Trump’s Deal Appetite
SocialApr 7, 2026

Transportation Secretary Open to Airline Mergers, Citing Trump’s Deal Appetite

Transportation Secretary Says He’s Open To Airline Mergers — “Trump Loves To See Big Deals Happen” - View from the Wing https://t.co/lOqKHbeNux

By Gary Leff
Judge's Injunction Threatens Nexstar‑Tegna Merger Completion
SocialApr 7, 2026

Judge's Injunction Threatens Nexstar‑Tegna Merger Completion

⚡️ The Big Chill: How Judge Nunley’s Injunction Could Ice Broadcast M&A ⚡️ $NXST Given the harshness of Nunley’s March 28th Temporary Restraining Order, we believe the most likely outcome will be a preliminary injunction barring Nexstar and Tegna from...

By Rich Greenfield
2026 Kicks Off with Bank‑Fintech Mergers and Massive IPO
SocialApr 7, 2026

2026 Kicks Off with Bank‑Fintech Mergers and Massive IPO

"We saw a busy start to 2026 – Between banks acquiring fintechs, fintechs acquiring banks, merchant acquirer PayPay's $12.7 billion IPO, and prediction markets platforms acquiring over 273,908 new users each month." - @itssophievo for @twifintech https://t.co/aIs9zyJRvu

By Nik Milanovic