M&A

Comcast’s CEO, Brian Roberts, has initiated potential major mergers and acquisitions activity. The article notes that Roberts was previously seen as an also-ran during the Warner Bros. Discovery competition.

Citi U.K. CEO Tiina Lee stated that U.K. M&A activity is 'on fire' as companies streamline operations and overseas buyers seek British assets. The CEO attributed the surge to large-cap firms simplifying their structures and international interest in U.K. assets.

Mega takeovers have driven a record $2.8tn in dealmaking as companies and investors adjust to economic shifts caused by the rise of AI.

Honeywell Aerospace, a spinoff of Honeywell International, is criticized by CEO Jim Currier for the outdated conglomerate model. The company aims to focus on mission-critical hardware, faces a 3% stock decline post-spinoff, and plans M&A after addressing $10.5 billion in debt from the spinoff, which includes a dividend to its former parent. It reports a $19 billion backlog growing 20% annually.

Japan's family-owned businesses, including the Kobe beef chain Kisshokichi, are increasingly turning to mergers and acquisitions as a solution when clear successors are absent. Founder Kiyomi Akagi faces the challenge of finding a successor for his 50-restaurant company despite its success.

Bernstein predicts that a rush in prediction-market infrastructure could drive a wave of M&A across consumer platforms. DraftKings' launch of DKeX aims to retain prediction-market revenue in-house amid industry consolidation in trading and betting platforms.

AI is driving a record $200 billion M&A boom in the US power sector as companies accelerate deals to build energy infrastructure for data centers.

Global M&A deal value is projected to reach $4 trillion in 2026, according to PwC. This would mark the strongest year for M&A activity since 2021.

AbbVie acquired Apogee for $10.9 billion to gain an inflammatory disease drug. The deal is AbbVie's largest in over five years and reflects increased M&A activity in the pharmaceutical sector.

Sigma's attempt to acquire Boots has failed, underscoring challenges in Australian outbound mergers and acquisitions. A Boots store in London is mentioned in the article.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon addressed interns in his annual letter, highlighting the bank's role in SpaceX's $75 billion IPO and the current 'innovation supercycle' driven by M&A and technological advancements. The 2026 intern class includes 2,500 participants with an under-1% acceptance rate, as the firm emphasizes adapting to rapid industry changes.

CIMB recommends investing in Indonesia despite its economic challenges and is pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities. The bank views the current conditions as favorable for investment.

Nomura's Nanavati discusses the momentum and strategy in Asia's M&A activities. The article covers his analysis on the region's mergers and acquisitions trends.

Eli Lilly's top dealmaker discusses increased M&A activity to expand into new areas. The company has changed its M&A approach following its status as the most valuable pharmaceutical company in the world.

A former Willkie Farr & Gallagher counsel pleaded guilty to providing tips on mergers and acquisitions deals to a massive insider trading ring. The individual is cooperating with prosecutors. The case involves elite lawyers and a large-scale insider trading operation.

M&A activity is high at the Milken conference, indicating strong animal spirits in the market. This suggests a positive outlook for mergers and acquisitions. The conference is a key event for deal-making and investment.

Erste Bank has entered the Polish market with a €7 billion investment and is now positioning itself for bolt-on M&A deals. The bank has rebranded its Polish operations as Erste Bank Polska, signaling its commitment to the region.

Abu Dhabi-based Axight has joined the Gulf's M&A wave by acquiring Brookfield. The deal highlights growing business activity in the region.