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Ecolab completes acquisition of Ovivo’s electronics ultrapure water business
Ecolab announced it has closed the acquisition of Ovivo’s electronics ultrapure water business, expanding its footprint in semiconductor water-treatment services and strengthening its lifecycle solutions for chip manufacturing processes.
Cardone Ventures makes unsolicited $4.25/share bid for PetMed Express
Cardone Ventures submitted an unsolicited, non‑binding all‑cash proposal to acquire PetMed Express for $4.25 per share, valuing the target at roughly $89 million and signaling activist-driven consolidation in pet-health retail.
I Squared Capital acquires Portland Zenith Energy Terminal to boost clean-fuels logistics
I Squared Capital’s Energy Transition Infrastructure Fund agreed to acquire the Zenith Energy Terminal in Portland, a strategic hub for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel that supports regional clean‑fuel policies.
Nomura Asset Management lists new EURO STOXX 50 and DAX ETFs on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Nomura Asset Management launched ETFs tracking EURO STOXX 50® JPY TTM and DAX® JPY TTM on the TSE, broadening Japanese investors’ access to major European equity benchmarks via local‑currency products.
Multiple M&A and private‑equity deals progress in healthcare and diagnostics
Stago entered exclusive negotiations with ARCHIMED (with Caisse as a potential minority investor) regarding a majority‑stake acquisition to accelerate growth in hemostasis diagnostics, with the deal expected to close in H1 2026 subject to approvals.
University Bancorp signs agreements to acquire Greater Pacific Bancshares and Bank of Whittier NA
University Bancorp signed definitive agreements to buy Greater Pacific Bancshares and its wholly owned Bank of Whittier NA, expanding its regional banking presence in California and adding community banking assets to its balance sheet.
Pre‑market earnings calendar highlights packaged foods, HVAC and services reports
Companies scheduled to report before the US open include General Mills, JBL, Toro and ABM, with analysts flagging mixed expectations and several firms carrying notable year‑over‑year EPS variances that could move sector indices.
US signals possible retaliation over proposed EU digital services tax plan
US officials threatened retaliatory measures against the EU’s proposed digital services tax plan, underscoring ongoing transatlantic tensions over taxing large tech platforms and potential impacts on multinational corporate tax planning.
Market briefs: sector moves — EV/solar and mining stocks volatile in Asia trading
Asian market briefings reported weakness in precious metals and solar stocks, with notable individual drops at Xintai Electronics and Western Gold Resources and sector rotations affecting Chinese tech and consumer names.
Leo International Precision Health completes initial portfolio stake acquisitions
Leo International Precision Health AG announced completion of stakes in its first six portfolio companies, valuing the portfolio at about EUR 108 million as the company scales its precision-health investment strategy in Europe.
Merger & acquisition press activity rises across mid‑market services and consumer sectors
Business Wire releases show a flurry of mid‑market activity — from Crux Capital forming Veridian Service Partners through acquisitions to Pernod Ricard selling U.S. sparkling-wine assets — indicating continued dealmaking diversification across industries.
Legal and regulatory focus: stablecoins, GENIUS Act and banking sector oversight discussions
Industry events and law‑firm briefings highlighted regulatory priorities including stablecoin oversight and the GENIUS Act’s implications for financial markets, alongside authorities pushing banks to address risks in key enterprises and housing developers.