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Kimberly-Clark Agrees to Acquire Kenvue for $48.7 Billion
Kimberly-Clark has agreed to acquire Kenvue in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $48.7 billion, marking the largest U.S. strategic deal in November. This blockbuster merger highlights surging global M&A activity with aggregate deal value up 40% year-over-year.
The deal reflects aggressive corporate expansion despite regulatory hurdles.
Nomura Trust and Banking Announces Acquisition of Alpen Shares
The Nomura Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of Alpen shares on December 24, 2025, in Tokyo. This move strengthens Nomura's position in the financial sector amid active M&A trends.
Details on deal value were outlined in the official news release.
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to Acquire Sealed Air for $10.3 Billion
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has agreed to acquire Sealed Air in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10.3 billion. This ranks as the largest U.S. sponsor deal recently announced.
It contributes to the outbound deal value more than doubling year-over-year.
ServiceNow Acquires Cybersecurity Startup Armis for $7.75 Billion
ServiceNow Inc. announced the acquisition of cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, causing its shares to fall 1.5%. The deal targets bolstering cybersecurity capabilities in enterprise software.
ZIM shares were also mentioned in related market movements.
Global Payments to Acquire Worldpay in $24 Billion Deal
Global Payments agreed to acquire Worldpay in a massive $24 billion transaction, one of the top fintech M&A stories of 2025. This deal underscores consolidation in payment processing sectors.
It involves key players like FIS and TCR.
Fifth Third Agrees $10.9 Billion Deal for Comerica Bank
Fifth Third Bank has agreed to a $10.9 billion acquisition of Comerica Bank, highlighting major banking sector consolidation. The deal expands Fifth Third's footprint significantly.
It ranks among the year's largest fintech mergers.
IBM Acquires Confluent for $11 Billion Amid Holiday M&A Frenzy
IBM completed a $11 billion purchase of data infrastructure company Confluent as part of December's $463.6 billion in global M&A, up 30% from last year. This reflects broad-based activity across sectors.
Bankers are working holidays to close deals.
Trump Media Merges with TAE Technologies in $6 Billion Deal
Trump Media & Technology Group announced a $6 billion merger with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies. This unusual cross-sector deal contributes to the holiday M&A surge.
It exemplifies aggressive C-suite strategies.
Ferrero to Buy WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion
Nutella maker Ferrero agreed to acquire WK Kellogg for $3.1 billion, one of the biggest food and beverage M&A deals of 2025. Food giants like Mars also pursued Kellogg splinters.
Companies are using M&A to focus on growth areas amid slowing consumption.
Solventum Completes $725 Million Acquisition of Acera Surgical
Solventum acquired Acera Surgical for an upfront $725 million plus up to $125 million in milestones, expanding its MedSurg portfolio. The deal targets synthetic tissue matrices technology.
It is slightly dilutive to 2026 EPS but accretive in 2027.
Permira and Warburg Pincus Buy Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 Billion
A group led by Permira and Warburg Pincus acquired investment software maker Clearwater Analytics Holdings for about $8.4 billion including debt. This deal closed over the holiday weekend.
It signals strong private equity activity.
Samsung Biologics Acquires Human Genome Sciences from GSK
Samsung Biologics reached a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Human Genome Sciences from GSK, gaining its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The strategic move was advised by O'Melveny.
It bolsters Samsung's biologics capabilities.