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BioMarin to acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 billion
BioMarin entered an agreement to buy Amicus Therapeutics in a deal valued at about $4.8 billion, aiming to add two treatments to its commercial portfolio and strengthen its rare-disease pipeline. The transaction is positioned to expand BioMarin’s market offerings in specialty therapies and follows advisory work by Kirkland on the sale
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TAE Technologies merges with Trump Media & Technology Group in $6+ billion all-stock deal
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. completed a landmark all‑stock merger with fusion company TAE Technologies valued at more than $6 billion, making one of the first publicly traded fusion companies. DLA Piper acted as legal counsel to Trump Media in the transaction, which combines media and advanced energy technology assets
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Executive search sector consolidation: Top M&A deals in 2025
Consolidation in executive search accelerated through 2025 with numerous strategic acquisitions — notable deals include Egon Zehnder’s purchase of The Prince Houston Group and ZRG’s multiple acquisitions to broaden its sector capabilities. Industry advisers report buyers seek scalable, repeatable revenue platforms with deep vertical expertise
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Burke & Herbert agrees to acquire LinkBancorp in $354.2 million stock deal
Burke & Herbert Financial Services agreed to acquire Pennsylvania-based LinkBancorp in an all‑stock transaction valued about $354.2 million, creating a combined bank holding company with roughly $11 billion in assets. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026, with Link shareholders receiving 0.135 shares of Burke & Herbert per Link share
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Air Lease shareholders approve takeover deal
Shareholders of Air Lease Corporation voted to back a proposed takeover, clearing a key hurdle toward the company’s sale to a Dublin-based holding company, advancing the transaction process. The approval moves the deal closer to completion after securing stakeholder support
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American Drive Acquisition Company closes $230 million IPO
American Drive Acquisition Company announced the closing of its $230 million initial public offering, increasing available capital for prospective acquisitions and sponsor activities. The successful close signals continued SPAC/blank‑check market activity despite a mixed macro backdrop
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Major trends in M&A strategy heading into 2026: hostile offers and sector moves
Deal commentary notes a modest rise in hostile and unsolicited takeover activity in 2025 — examples cited include bids involving major media and industrial targets — shaping expectations for M&A behavior into 2026. Analysts see these actions driven by valuation shifts and shareholder exit opportunities
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Global development and aid sector sees major job-market shifts affecting corporate contractors
The global development job market underwent dramatic disruption in 2025 after large U.S. aid budget cuts, prompting hiring freezes, layoffs and a shift toward local hires, affecting NGOs, UN agencies and private implementers that contract with corporate service providers. The changes are reducing available talent pools and altering procurement for development-focused corporate partners
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Hunt Scanlon highlights top 10 executive search M&A transactions for 2025
Hunt Scanlon published a roundup of 2025’s top executive search M&A deals, underscoring accelerated consolidation and active strategic buyers targeting niche capabilities across legal, financial services and technology recruiting. The report emphasizes platform expansion and the role of advisors like Hunt Scanlon Ventures in many transactions
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DealLawyers outlines M&A trends for 2026 including takeover activity and sector consolidation
Legal commentary from DealLawyers summarizes M&A trends expected in 2026, noting headlines from 2025 such as hostile bids (e.g., Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros. Discovery) and advising preparedness for contested deals and regulatory scrutiny. The analysis suggests counsel and deal teams should anticipate increased complexity in closing transactions
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Press releases and corporate communications spike during holiday period; EIN Presswire roundup
EIN Presswire’s December 20 press release feed shows multiple corporate announcements — including consumer, automotive and sector‑specific PRs — reflecting firms timing disclosures around year‑end marketing and investor relations activities. These releases can offer short‑term corporate news cues and deal-related updates for investors and journalists monitoring liquidity events
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Trading Economics highlights a light economic calendar but key corporate data next week
Trading Economics notes a shortened holiday week with several delayed corporate and economic releases due (durable goods, corporate profits, industrial production) that investors will digest alongside year‑end corporate activity. The calendar may influence deal timing and market reaction as companies and investors respond to revised growth and profit metrics
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