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📅December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
December 2025 sees a surge in global corporate M&A activity exceeding $463B, with major deals like Clearwater Analytics' $8.4B buyout, Alphabet's $4.75B Intersect acquisition, and top tech mergers.
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Clearwater Analytics Acquired for $8.4 Billion by Permira and Warburg Pincus-Led Group

Clearwater Analytics Holdings (NYSE: CWAN) agreed to be acquired by an investor group led by Permira and Warburg Pincus, with Temasek and Francisco Partners, for $8.4 billion including debt, at $24.55 per share in cash. The deal, announced December 21, 2025, expects to close in H1 2026 pending stockholder and regulatory approvals. Kirkland & Ellis advised CWAN through a thorough process by the independent Special Committee.Source 1Source 3Source 5

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Alphabet to Acquire Intersect for $4.75 Billion to Boost Energy Innovation

Alphabet announced the acquisition of Intersect, a provider of next-generation infrastructure for data centers via co-located gas and renewable power, for $4.75 billion. Intersect manages $15 billion in assets and aims to support AI-driven energy needs without burdening grids. The deal accelerates energy solutions for Google's data center expansion.Source 4

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Global M&A Surge Tops $463 Billion in December 2025

Mergers and acquisitions announced globally this month reached $463.6 billion, up 30% from last year, driving bankers to work through holidays. Key deals include Trump Media's $6B merger with TAE Technologies, IBM's $11B Confluent buy, and Warner Bros Discovery bidding war. Total 2025 M&A hit $4.8 trillion, second-best on record.Source 3

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Google's Planned $32 Billion Acquisition of Wiz Tops 2025 Tech M&A

Google's bid to acquire cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion leads the biggest tech M&A deals of 2025. HPE completed its $13.4 billion Juniper Networks acquisition amid AI-driven consolidations. Established firms targeted AI startups to enhance portfolios.Source 2

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HPE Completes $13.4 Billion Juniper Networks Acquisition

Hewlett Packard Enterprise finalized its $13.4 billion purchase of Juniper Networks, bolstering networking capabilities. The deal reflects IT giants acquiring for AI and market expansion. Other major tech buys include Capgemini's $3.3B WNS acquisition.Source 2

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Dominion Energy Shares Surge in Latest Company News

Shares of Dominion Energy Inc. (D) rose notably on December 23, 2025, amid broader market movements. The update highlights key stock performances in daily company news roundup. Similar activity seen in other firms like Maplebear (CART).Source 1

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Tesla Inc. Shares Move on December 23 Company News

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) experienced share price changes featured in Nasdaq's December 23, 2025 company news. The report covers multiple firms' daily updates. Investors track these for market insights.Source 1

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Capgemini Acquires WNS for $3.3 Billion in AI Services Push

Capgemini completed a $3.3 billion acquisition of India-based WNS to scale business process services for agentic AI. The deal enhances capabilities in AI-driven operations. Part of 2025's trend of IT firms buying AI expertise.Source 2

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TPG Acquires Majority Stake in Conservice from TA Associates

TPG, via its Capital platform, is buying a majority stake in utility billing and payments firm Conservice, joining Advent International while TA Associates exits. The deal expects to close in Q1 2026. Davis Polk advises TPG on the transaction.Source 7

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Bertram Capital Acquires Left Lane Auto with Capstone Advice

Bertram Capital acquired Left Lane Auto, a consolidator in automotive service and tire retail, advised by Capstone Partners. The partnership provides capital and tech for growth while preserving brand identities. Marks Capstone's fourth sector deal.Source 6

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Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike Lead Cybersecurity M&A

Cybersecurity leaders Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike pursued multiple 2025 acquisitions, including CrowdStrike's buys of Onum and Pangea. Other deals: Proofpoint's $1.8B Hornetsecurity, Sophos' $859M Secureworks. Trend focuses on AI and XDR enhancements.Source 2