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Global Payments Acquires Worldpay for $24.25 Billion
Global Payments completed its $24.25 billion acquisition of Worldpay, marking the largest fintech M&A deal of 2025 and a strategic bet on merchant payment infrastructure. This transaction underscores the shift toward payment networks as core profit engines in modern finance.
Total 2025 fintech M&A value reached $54.5 billion.
HSBC Gains Full Ownership of Hang Seng Bank for $13.6 Billion
HSBC finalized a $13.6 billion deal to acquire full control of Hang Seng Bank, enhancing governance and operations in Asia-Pacific. The move tightens HSBC's regional dominance amid competitive pressures.
It ranks as one of the top fintech deals of the year.
Fifth Third Bank Merges with Comerica for $10.9 Billion
Fifth Third Bancorp proposed a $10.9 billion all-stock merger with Comerica, creating a major U.S. banking powerhouse focused on high-growth states. This led the rebound in bank M&A activity for 2025.
The deal emphasizes geographic expansion and scale.
Loar Holdings Completes €367 Million Acquisition of LMB Fans & Motors
Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) announced the completion of its acquisition of LMB Fans & Motors for €367 million plus debt assumption. LMB is expected to generate $60 million in revenue and $30 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2026.
The deal aligns with Loar's strategy for niche aerospace capabilities.
Shift4 Payments Acquires Global Blue for $2.5 Billion
U.S. payments firm Shift4 acquired Switzerland's Global Blue for $2.5 billion, pushing into cross-border payments and tax-free retail. This set an aggressive tone for 2025 M&A in payments infrastructure.
It ranks as the fifth-largest fintech deal of the year.
Santander Acquires TSB for £2.65 Billion in Cash
Spain's Santander bought UK retail bank TSB from Banco Sabadell for £2.65 billion in cash, consolidating its position in UK banking. The all-cash deal reflects traditional market consolidation strategies.
It marks the fourth-largest fintech M&A of 2025.
Sanofi to Acquire Vaccine Maker Dynavax
Sanofi announced plans to acquire Dynavax, a vaccine producer, as part of recent pharma M&A activity. The deal highlights ongoing consolidation in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
It was reported among the latest mergers on December 24, 2025.
Bloomberg Highlights Gap's Turnaround Under Richard Dixon
Bloomberg Businessweek features the turnaround story at Gap led by Richard Dixon in its December 2025 issue. The coverage spotlights retail recovery efforts amid industry challenges.
It joins stories on Ulta Beauty and Walmart executives.
Ulta Beauty Featured in Bloomberg's December Package on Beauty Industry
Kesha Steelman from Ulta Beauty is profiled in Bloomberg Businessweek's December 2025 package on the beauty sector. The issue examines key players and trends in beauty retail.
It complements coverage of other consumer goods firms.
Walmart's Doug McMillon Spotlighted in Businessweek
Bloomberg Businessweek's December 27, 2025 episode discusses Doug McMillon and Walmart alongside AI and retail stories. The segment covers classic business narratives from the magazine.
It ties into broader themes of technology transformation in retail.
Bloomberg Covers Massive Bets on AI Data Centers and GPUs
Bloomberg Businessweek emphasizes 2025's focus on AI, including massive investments in data centers and GPUs transforming companies. Stories include Sam Altman's cover and China's AI developments.
This reflects the biggest corporate tech trends of the year.