M&A

Brink's to acquire NCR Atleos for $6.6B, combining ATM and cash management services. Deal expected to close Q1 2027 with $200M in annual synergies.

Class action firm Monteverde & Associates initiates investigations into four pending M&A transactions, including Coursera-Udemy merger and two banking deals, examining potential shareholder interest issues.

Azuria Water Solutions acquires Waterline Renewal Technologies, adding four specialized water infrastructure brands and strengthening its market position in trenchless rehabilitation solutions.

Dingdong Fresh sells China grocery unit to Meituan for $717M amid intense competition. India tightens scrutiny of Chinese investments in cross-border deals.

Gilead acquires oncology firm Arcellx for $7.8 billion in cash, adding CAR T-cell cancer therapy to its pipeline. Deal expected to close Q4 2024.

Paramount-Skydance raises bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31/share, escalating battle against Netflix. Industry figures warn Netflix acquisition could disrupt theatrical film distribution model.

Tidewater acquires Brazilian offshore companies for $500M, expanding its vessel fleet from 6 to 28 units in the region and strengthening its global presence.

Honeywell cuts Johnson Matthey acquisition price by $640M to $1.79B, citing changed market conditions. Deal expected to close by August 2026.

Major M&A wave reshapes industries: Danaher acquires Masimo for $9.9B, Devon completes $21.4B energy merger, while Starboard pressures TripAdvisor toward sale.

Visa acquires Prisma and Newpay payment operations in Argentina from Advent International, expanding its Latin American presence and control over payment infrastructure.

QNB Corp. and Victory Bancorp shareholders approved their merger. The deal cleared state approval and is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending federal regulatory sign-off.

Hims & Hers to acquire Eucalyptus for $1.15B, expanding into Australia, UK, and Germany. Deal closes mid-2026, marking major international growth push.

INVO Fertility completes $760,000 acquisition of Indiana-based Family Beginnings clinic, expanding its Midwest fertility center network.

DOJ investigates Warner Bros. sale for theatrical impact. Netflix commits to 45-day exclusive theatrical window for films amid competitive bidding process.

Etsy shares surge 14.8% after-hours on agreement to sell Depop fashion marketplace to eBay for $1.2 billion, allowing capital reallocation to core operations.

Danaher acquires Masimo for $9.9 billion in cash, expanding its medical technology portfolio with expected synergies exceeding $175 million annually.

Organigram to acquire German cannabis firm Sanity Group for €227M in all-cash deal, expanding European operations with funding from existing reserves and British American Tobacco investment.

Altus Group sells Canadian Appraisals unit to Newmark, closing March 2026. Newmark gains software licensing agreement for Altus' ARGUS Intelligence platform.

T3 Defense acquires 51% stake in ITS Engineering, gaining precision manufacturing capabilities and Positech Ltd. Expected revenues of $24-26 million annually.

Warner Bros. rejected Paramount's $31/share bid, setting February 23 deadline for Skydance's final offer. Company prefers Netflix deal at $27.75/share with matching rights.