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📅February 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Global M&A activity shows mixed momentum in early 2026, with major entertainment merger proceedings, defense tech expansion, and space economy growth driving commercial opportunities.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Schedules Netflix Merger Vote for March 20, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery announced a special shareholder meeting on March 20, 2026, to vote on its merger with Netflix, with the board unanimously recommending approval.Source 6 The company has granted Netflix's request for a limited seven-day negotiation window with Paramount Skydance through February 23, 2026, to present a best and final offer.Source 6

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Danaher to Acquire Masimo Corporation

Danaher announced plans to acquire Masimo Corporation, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals.Source 11

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Global Space Economy Set to Double in Five Years

Jason Held, CEO of Saber Astronautics, stated at the ET Now Global Business Summit that the $620 billion global space economy is projected to double within five years, driven primarily by commercial satellite launches rather than human spaceflight.Source 1 The industry growth has been accelerated by miniaturization of satellites to toaster-sized dimensions, enabling venture capital participation and startups.Source 1

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Ukraine Receives First Defense Tech Export Permits

Ukrainian defense technology companies received the country's first export permits in early February as the nation moves to capitalize on its expanded defense sector and establish ten export centers across Europe in 2026.Source 5 This follows President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's authorization of international weapons sales to boost the wartime economy.Source 5

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IHS Towers Merger Agreement with MTN Group Worth $6.2 Billion

IHS Holding Limited announced a merger agreement to be acquired by MTN Group Limited for $8.50 per ordinary share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $6.2 billion enterprise value.Source 4

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Nicolet Bankshares Completes Merger with MidWestOne Financial Group

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., with Nicolet serving as the surviving corporation.Source 4

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Riverview Landscapes Acquires Cleveland Brothers Landscaping

Riverview Landscapes announced the acquisition of Cleveland Brothers Landscaping, Inc., marking its 21st acquisition since 2022.Source 4 Cleveland Brothers, founded in 1988, provides comprehensive landscape maintenance and hardscaping services in the greater Saratoga Springs area.Source 4

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Defy Security Sold to Booz Allen Hamilton

Sverica Capital Management announced the sale of its portfolio company Defy Security to Booz Allen Hamilton, culminating a five-year partnership during which the cybersecurity company tripled in size.Source 4

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Infleqtion Merges with Churchill Capital Corp.

Infleqtion merged with Churchill Capital Corp. (CCCX), which will delist and continue trading as INFQ and INFQ WS from February 17, 2026.Source 9

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QXO to Acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion

QXO announced plans to acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion, representing one of the notable deals announced in February 2026.Source 10

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Early 2026 M&A Activity Shows Slower Start Compared to Year-End 2025

M&A deal activity in early 2026 has declined by deal value and deal count across most sectors in January compared to December 2025, though U.S. strategic M&A showed modest year-over-year growth.Source 10