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Eli Lilly to Acquire Ventyx Biosciences for $1.2 Billion Cash
Eli Lilly agreed to buy clinical‑stage biotech **Ventyx Biosciences** in an all‑cash deal valued at about **$1.2 billion**, expanding its immunology pipeline. The transaction underscores large pharma’s continued appetite for acquiring promising early‑stage assets rather than developing all drug candidates in‑house.
Coincheck Owner to Buy Canadian Crypto Asset Manager 3iQ for $111 Million
The Netherlands‑based holding company of Japanese exchange **Coincheck Group NV** will acquire nearly all shares of Canadian digital asset manager **3iQ Corp.** in a deal worth **$111 million**. The move gives Coincheck a bigger global footprint in regulated crypto investment products amid ongoing consolidation in the digital‑asset sector.
Computacenter to Acquire US IT Services Firm AgreeYa Solutions for up to $120 Million
UK‑listed technology company **Computacenter** announced it will buy U.S. professional services business **AgreeYa Solutions Inc.** for up to **$120 million**. The acquisition is aimed at boosting Computacenter’s capabilities in **cloud, automation and artificial intelligence** services for enterprise clients.
Mutares Makes Largest Deal with $450 Million SABIC Thermoplastics Acquisition
German private‑equity firm **Mutares** will acquire the European and American thermoplastics business of Saudi chemicals giant **SABIC** for about **$450 million**, its largest transaction to date. The deal expands Mutares’ footprint in specialty plastics and materials, positioning it to benefit from industrial and automotive demand.
Compass’ $1.6 Billion Anywhere Real Estate Deal Clears Key Regulatory Hurdle
Real‑estate brokerage **Compass Inc.** is set to move forward with its **$1.6 billion** acquisition of **Anywhere Real Estate Inc.** without federal government challenge, despite earlier calls from lawmakers for scrutiny. The lack of antitrust intervention removes a major obstacle and paves the way for further consolidation in U.S. residential brokerage services.
D‑Wave Quantum to Buy Quantum Circuits in $550 Million Cash‑and‑Stock Deal
Quantum computing firm **D‑Wave Quantum Inc.** plans to acquire **Quantum Circuits Inc.** in a transaction valued at about **$550 million** in cash and stock. The combination is intended to strengthen D‑Wave’s technology stack and intellectual‑property portfolio as competition intensifies in commercial quantum computing.
Accounting Firm SAX Acquires Scheidel Sullivan & Lanni CPA and Sierra Financial Advisors
Accounting and advisory firm **SAX** has acquired **Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni CPA LLC (SSL)** along with **Sierra Financial Advisors LLC**, effective January 4. The deal broadens SAX’s presence in tax, assurance and wealth‑management services, reflecting ongoing consolidation among mid‑market professional‑services firms.
Titan America to Buy Keystone Cement Company to Expand US Footprint
Building‑materials producer **Titan America** announced an agreement to acquire **Keystone Cement Company**, a Pennsylvania‑based cement and aggregates maker. The acquisition supports Titan’s **“Forward 2029”** strategy by expanding its North American production footprint and reinforcing its vertically integrated construction‑materials portfolio.
Vanda and Exante Data Agree Strategic Merger in Macro Data and Analytics
Macro‑data specialist **Vanda** and analytics firm **Exante Data Inc.** have entered a definitive merger under which Exante will be acquired by Vanda. Post‑deal, Exante founder **Jens Nordvig** will lead the combined group, creating a larger provider of high‑frequency positioning data and macro strategy tools for institutional investors.
Veritas Capital to Take Majority Stake in Global Healthcare Exchange
Private‑equity firm **Veritas Capital** is acquiring a **majority stake** in **Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX)**, a supply‑chain software platform linking healthcare providers and suppliers. The investment, advised by law firm Gibson Dunn, highlights continued PE interest in healthcare tech and mission‑critical enterprise software.
STAAR Surgical and Alcon Terminate Proposed $1.6 Billion Merger After Shareholder Vote Fails
Ophthalmic‑device maker **STAAR Surgical** and eye‑care giant **Alcon** have called off a proposed merger valued at about **$1.6 billion** after STAAR shareholders failed to approve the deal at a January 6 vote. A major shareholder, Brentwood Partners, had publicly criticized the transaction, and management said it would respect investors’ decision despite earlier board approval.
HF Sinclair Closes Acquisition of Industrial Oils Unlimited for Lubricants Business
**HF Sinclair Corporation** completed the previously announced acquisition of **Industrial Oils Unlimited**, adding specialty products to its Lubricants & Specialties segment. The company framed the deal as part of its strategy to expand higher‑margin, less cyclical businesses beyond traditional fuels refining.