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DHL Group Expands Airfreight Cold Chain Network for Healthcare Logistics
DHL announced a major expansion of its Life Sciences & Healthcare logistics capabilities with an enhanced dedicated Airfreight Cold Chain Network to transport temperature-sensitive medicines, vaccines, and cell & gene therapies globally. The expansion, part of DHL's EUR2 billion strategic investment in health logistics, includes a newly branded Boeing 777 freighter operating between Brussels and Cincinnati and more than 30 GDP-compliant aviation hubs
. This move reduces reliance on third-party carriers and improves product integrity while increasing supply chain resilience amid geopolitical tensions
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Nuveen Acquires Schroders for $13.4 Billion to Create $2.5 Trillion Asset Manager
U.S.-based Nuveen is acquiring U.K.-based Schroders for £9.9 billion ($13.4 billion), creating one of the world's largest active global asset management firms with nearly $2.5 trillion in assets under management. Nuveen brings $1.4 trillion in AUM while Schroders contributes £823.7 billion ($1.1 trillion), combining complementary platforms across equities, fixed income, infrastructure, private capital, real estate, and wealth management
. The deal, expected to close in the final quarter of 2026, will see Schroders continue operating independently for at least 12 months under current leadership
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Corporate and Private Equity Leaders Anticipate Strong M&A Activity Growth in 2026
Deloitte's 2026 M&A Trends Survey found that 90% of private equity and 80% of corporate respondents expect increased deal volume in the upcoming year, with 87% of PE and 81% of corporate respondents anticipating higher aggregate deal values. However, expectations for the magnitude of growth are more measured than previously forecasted, with respondents expecting a 'significant increase' declining 16 points from late 2024 levels
. The survey suggests a 'two market' dynamic where value realization opportunities in small and medium-sized deals will complement larger transactions
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Middle East M&A Landscape Shows Strong Momentum Entering 2026
The Middle East's mergers and acquisitions activity gained significant momentum with global deal values rising 36% in 2025, though deal volumes increased by only 1%, indicating selective capital deployment. Intra-regional transactions accounted for roughly 50% of total activity with 320 deals, with investment primarily circulating between the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt
. Key sectors driving activity included energy (34 transactions), technology and AI (highlighted by a $2.2 billion Khazna Data Centers investment), industrial manufacturing (136 transactions), and healthcare (41 deals)
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Equinox Gold Completes Transformational Merger with Calibre, Reduces Debt by $1.1 Billion
Equinox Gold completed a strategic merger with Calibre in 2025, creating a tier-one North American focused gold producer anchored by two long-life Canadian mines. The company delivered 856,908 ounces of gold production in 2025, successfully addressed ramp-up challenges, and achieved more than $1.1 billion in debt reduction since Q2 2025
. For 2026, Equinox Gold projects producing 700,000 to 800,000 ounces at cash costs of $1,425 to $1,525 per ounce, with expectations to eliminate remaining debt through strong cash flow generation
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Goldgroup Mining Merger with Gold Resource Corporation Progresses on TSXV Top 50 List
Goldgroup Mining was named to the TSXV's top 50 performing companies list, having delivered a 2,711% increase in market cap and 875% increase in share price during 2025. The company continues advancing its merger with NYSE American listed Gold Resource Corporation, announced in January 2026, while investigating additional M&A opportunities
. The combined entity is expected to restart the San Francisco Mine and increase production and cash generation capabilities
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Canadian Competition Authority Completes 23 Merger Reviews in January 2026
The Competition Bureau of Canada completed 23 merger reviews in January 2026, with primary industries including manufacturing (33%), information and cultural industries (27%), and mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (27%). Of these transactions, 14 received a No Action Letter (93%) and one received an Advanced Ruling Certificate (7%), indicating relatively smooth merger approval processes
. Year-to-date through January 2026, the bureau had completed reviews with notable enforcement activity continuing
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U.S. Foreign Investment Notifications Surge in Canada During 2025
Canada received 945 foreign investment notifications from January through November 2025, with 743 filings for acquisitions and 202 for establishment of new Canadian businesses. The United States dominated the source of ultimate control at 58%, followed distantly by France (7%), United Kingdom (6%), Germany (5%), and China (2%)
. This data reflects ongoing strategic international capital deployment in the Canadian market
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Fusion Fuel Green Announces Significant Clean Energy Acquisition
Fusion Fuel Green announced a significant acquisition aimed at enhancing its position in the clean energy sector on February 18, 2026. The move reflects broader trends in 2026 where corporations are strategically deploying capital into clean energy and digital infrastructure to build long-term resilience
. This acquisition aligns with increased investor focus on sustainable and renewable energy solutions
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Energy Sector M&A Focuses on Supply Chain Resilience and Storage Infrastructure
The Middle East energy sector saw 34 transactions in 2025 prioritizing system resilience over volume growth, with notable deals including the $1.4 billion acquisition of Brooge Petroleum & Gas Investment Company to strengthen control over critical storage terminals. This trend reflects a strategic shift toward securing supply chains and logistics infrastructure amid geopolitical tensions
. Similar patterns are emerging globally as corporations prioritize operational security and long-term supply chain stability
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