mergers-and-acquisitions News

Electronic Arts to Go Private in $55 Billion Megadeal
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

Electronic Arts to Go Private in $55 Billion Megadeal

An investor group led by Saudi Arabia's PIF and Silver Lake will acquire the video game giant in a landmark all-cash transaction.

Novartis Launches $1.4B Tender Offer for Tourmaline Bio
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

Novartis Launches $1.4B Tender Offer for Tourmaline Bio

The acquisition targets Tourmaline's promising Phase III-ready cardiovascular drug, pacibekitug, to bolster Novartis's pipeline.

USA Rare Earth Taps Siemens Vet as CEO, Acquires UK Firm
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

USA Rare Earth Taps Siemens Vet as CEO, Acquires UK Firm

Company names Barbara Humpton as CEO and acquires Less Common Metals to forge a rare earth supply chain outside of China.

Merus Stock Soars 41% on $8 Billion Genmab Buyout
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

Merus Stock Soars 41% on $8 Billion Genmab Buyout

The all-cash deal gives Danish biotech Genmab control of a promising late-stage cancer drug, accelerating its strategic shift to a wholly-owned model.

FTC Approves $13.5B Ad Mega-Merger with Anti-Boycott Rules
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

FTC Approves $13.5B Ad Mega-Merger with Anti-Boycott Rules

Omnicom-IPG deal creates industry giant but is barred from denying ad spend based on political viewpoints, aiming to protect media diversity.

Miniso to Spin Off Top Toy Unit in Hong Kong IPO
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

Miniso to Spin Off Top Toy Unit in Hong Kong IPO

The move aims to unlock value by tapping into the booming toy market and enhancing the brand's appeal to investors as a standalone entity.

NorthWestern Energy to Merge with Black Hills in $7.8B All-Stock Deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

NorthWestern Energy to Merge with Black Hills in $7.8B All-Stock Deal

The combination will create a regional utility giant serving 2.1 million customers with a focus on AI-driven energy demand.

Cybersecurity Sector Heats Up as Palo Alto's $25B Deal Progresses
Mergers & Acquisitions
6mo ago

Cybersecurity Sector Heats Up as Palo Alto's $25B Deal Progresses

Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of CyberArk gets a boost with antitrust clearance, signaling a major shift in the identity security market.