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Alcon Increases Offer to Acquire STAAR Surgical
Alcon announced an amended merger agreement to purchase STAAR Surgical at $30.75 per share, totaling about $1.6 billion, a 74% premium over STAAR's recent stock price. The deal is expected to close early 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approval, with potential earnings accretion in year two.
European Commission Approves Mars' $36 Billion Merger with Kellanova
The European Commission has cleared the $36 billion merger between Mars and Kellanova, two major food industry players, allowing the transaction to finalize this week. This merger will significantly reshape the global food market landscape.
ProAmpac to Acquire TC Packaging for $1.51 Billion
ProAmpac has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for approximately $1.51 billion USD, with the deal expected to close in Q1 2026 after shareholder and regulatory approvals. Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to ProAmpac on this transaction.
BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb Show Promising Data for Cancer Drug
BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb presented Phase 2 global data for their bispecific antibody Pumitamig, targeting PD-L1xVEGF-A, demonstrating encouraging efficacy in advanced triple-negative breast cancer patients, marking a significant advancement in cancer treatment research.
MergerLinks Releases Top M&A Advisory Firm Rankings for FY2025
MergerLinks published rankings highlighting top financial and legal advisors in mergers and acquisitions from October 2024 to September 2025 across EMEA, UK, and North America, underscoring firms leading amid softer deal volume but notable mega-deals.
NTT Develops World's First AlN-based High-Frequency Transistor for Post-5G
NTT introduced the first aluminum nitride (AlN)-based high-frequency transistor targeting post-5G communications, expanding AlN applications from power conversion to wireless communications, showcased at the 71st IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting.
US Federal Reserve Expected to Cut Interest Rates by 25bps
The Federal Reserve is anticipated to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its December 10 meeting due to signs of a softening labor market, signaling a cautious approach towards monetary policy amid economic uncertainties.
US Consumer Confidence Declines Sharply in November
Consumer confidence in the US fell significantly in November 2025, reflecting increased economic uncertainty and impacting business investment and consumer spending trends.
US Government Shutdown Causes Delay in Economic Data Release
Ongoing US federal government shutdown has delayed releases of key economic indicators, including employment and leading economic indexes, impacting decision-making for businesses and policymakers.
Potential Trump 2.0 Tariff Rate Increase Threatened
President Trump announced plans to raise reciprocal tariff rates to 15–20%, which could impact international trade and corporate supply chains, although no immediate implementation has occurred.