M&A

Amazon to acquire Globalstar for $11.6B, accelerating satellite internet ambitions and direct-to-device capabilities amid competitive space race.

Analyst Gene Munster dismisses Nvidia-Dell merger rumors, citing margin disparities and Nvidia's $80B investment plans making large acquisitions unlikely near-term.

Class action firm investigates Galera-Obsidian merger, alleging unfair terms as Galera shareholders face 1.8% combined-company ownership post-deal.

GFL Environmental announced a $6.4B acquisition of SECURE Waste, targeting 31.6% EBITDA margins and 12-15% FCF accretion. Stock fell 7.88% despite analyst support.

AtlasClear Holdings files regulatory applications to acquire Commercial Bancorp parent of Farmers State Bank, structured with 73% stock and 27% cash consideration pending Federal Reserve and Wyoming approvals.

Hillman Solutions acquires Delaney Hardware to boost pro distribution presence, expecting $10M+ in fiscal 2026 sales. Second acquisition this year.

Perella Weinberg to acquire UK advisory firm Gleacher Shacklock in H2 2026, significantly expanding European advisory capabilities and cross-border transaction expertise.

Pershing Square bids $63B for Universal Music Group. Unilever acquires Grüns for $1.2B. Capital One completes $2.56B Brex deal amid restructuring waves.

Sun Pharma finalizes $12B binding offer for Organon, marking India's largest overseas pharma acquisition amid industry consolidation.

Paramount Skydance secures $10 billion permanent financing for Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, reducing total debt commitment to $49 billion with closing targeted for July 2026.

TransGlobal Assets subsidiary M Love Vintage Holdings enters late-stage negotiations for strategic partnership or acquisition in $200 billion global eyewear market.

Fairmint, an SEC-registered transfer agent, acquires blockchain media platform The RWA Desk to drive institutional adoption of tokenized equity infrastructure.

Sysco, McCormick, and Eli Lilly announce $78B in major acquisitions spanning foodservice, consumer staples, and pharma, signaling significant industry consolidation.

Cavitation Technologies confirms $45M in proof of funds for proposed $40-42M acquisition by Luxembourg-based European Guarantee Services, advancing toward shareholder approval and closing.

Gilead acquires Tubulis for $3.15 billion including milestones, adding HER2-targeting ovarian cancer candidate to oncology pipeline—second major deal in months.

TowneBank sells Resort Property Management segment to Belcrest Vacations for $250 million, exiting non-core business to strengthen core banking operations.

Athyrium invests $50M in Esperion via Japan royalty financing to fund Corstasis acquisition, bringing first FDA-approved intranasal loop diuretic to portfolio.

Clairvest sells Star Waste Systems to Casella Waste for $38M, generating $2 per share value after tripling revenues through eight acquisitions.

Casella Waste completes $100M Star Waste acquisition, adding collection and C&D processing operations in Boston and southern New Hampshire, marking fourth deal totaling $150M in 2026.

Monteverde & Associates investigates four merger transactions including Masimo's $180/share Danaher sale, with shareholder votes scheduled for May 1, 2026.