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Vital Energy, Crescent Merger Nears Finish Line with Stockholder Approval
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Vital Energy, Crescent Merger Nears Finish Line with Stockholder Approval

Shareholders of both energy firms overwhelmingly approve the deal, with the transaction expected to close by December 15, creating a scaled Permian Basin operator.

Mars Finalizes $35.9 Billion Kellanova Acquisition, Delisting Stock
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Mars Finalizes $35.9 Billion Kellanova Acquisition, Delisting Stock

The acquisition adds Pringles and Cheez-It to Mars's portfolio, creating a global snacking powerhouse as Kellanova ceases trading on the NYSE.

Alamo Group to Acquire Petersen Industries in $166.5M Deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Alamo Group to Acquire Petersen Industries in $166.5M Deal

The acquisition expands Alamo's industrial equipment offerings and adds a leading manufacturer of grapple loaders for municipal waste collection.

Katapult Stock Surges 41% on Transformative Three-Way Merger
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Katapult Stock Surges 41% on Transformative Three-Way Merger

Deal combines Katapult with The Aaron’s Company and CCF Holdings to create a $4 billion lease-to-own and consumer finance powerhouse.

Genmab Finalizes Merus Takeover in $8B Oncology Play
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Genmab Finalizes Merus Takeover in $8B Oncology Play

The deal secures petosemtamab, a late-stage cancer asset with blockbuster potential, significantly strengthening Genmab's immuno-oncology pipeline.

ALLETE Set to Go Private in $6.2 Billion Deal After Final Approval
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

ALLETE Set to Go Private in $6.2 Billion Deal After Final Approval

The utility's acquisition by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners is expected to close December 15 after receiving the green light from Minnesota regulators.

WBD Surges as Paramount Ignites Bidding War with $74 Billion Bid
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

WBD Surges as Paramount Ignites Bidding War with $74 Billion Bid

The hostile all-cash $30-per-share offer aims to derail a prior agreement with Netflix, signaling a fierce battle for the media giant's streaming assets and content library.

Paramount Skydance Targets WBD Shareholders With $74B Hostile Bid
Mergers & Acquisitions
3mo ago

Paramount Skydance Targets WBD Shareholders With $74B Hostile Bid

The $30-per-share, all-cash offer seeks to derail a rival agreement with Netflix, arguing it provides superior value and certainty to investors.