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Fed Cuts Rates; Oracle Faces Cloud Sales Disappointment
The Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive 25 basis-point rate cut, impacting markets positively. Oracle reported increased capital expenditure of $12 billion, surpassing expectations, but its cloud sales revenue missed analyst forecasts, causing its stock to drop after hours.
Nine SPAC IPOs and Multiple Merger Approvals in December 2025
December 2025 saw nine SPAC IPOs, including Meshflow's $300 million offering. Various deals such as Integrated Wellness's acquisition of Btab Ecommerce were approved, reflecting active SPAC markets and de-SPAC transactions.
Major AV/IT Industry Mergers and Acquisitions in 2025
The AV/IT sector experienced significant consolidation with mergers such as Yorktel-Kinly combining for expanded services, Avidex acquiring CCS New England to grow in the U.S. market, and AVPro Global entering an agreement to acquire RTI. These moves aim at expanded market reach and services in enterprise and collaboration technologies.
Atlas Holdings Completes $1 Billion Take-Private Acquisition of Office Depot
Atlas Holdings finalized its acquisition of The ODP Corporation, Office Depot's parent company, in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $1 billion, aiming to drive strategic growth leveraging ODP's retail and service capabilities.
Sunoco Completes $9.1 Billion Acquisition of Parkland Corp
Sunoco closed its acquisition of Parkland, adding over 3,600 retail sites in North America to its network, significantly expanding its convenience store footprint including locations formerly under Parkland's multiple banners.
HNI and Steelcase Shareholders Approve Merger Creating $5.8 Billion Furniture Giant
The merger of HNI Corporation and Steelcase Inc. was approved by 96.88% of votes, creating a combined entity valued at $5.8 billion and positioning the company as a global leader in office furniture and solutions.
Popular Candy Maker Mars to Acquire Healthy Cereal Brand Kellanova
Mars is set to complete its historic merger with Kellanova on December 11, 2025, marking the largest food sector deal and expanding Mars' portfolio into health-conscious food brands.
Azure Holding Group Finalizes Oil and Gas Acquisition in West Texas Permian Basin
Azure Holding Group completed the acquisition between Vision Oil and Gas and LDF Energy, increasing its producing and shut-in well count to 1,062, approximately 0.87% of the wells in the Tier 1–3 West Texas Permian Basin.
WTW to Acquire Specialized Brokerage Newfront Enhancing Technology and Expertise
Willis Towers Watson announced the acquisition of Newfront, a broker leveraging deep expertise and advanced technology, aiming to strengthen its offerings in specialized brokerage services.
Alcon Raises Offer to Acquire STAAR Surgical Amid Shareholder Delays
Alcon increased its acquisition offer for STAAR Surgical, addressing shareholder concerns and merger delays in an effort to finalize the deal, strengthening Alcon's position in the ophthalmic medical device market.