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📅February 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Major corporate news highlights executive appointments at Brookfield and others, aggressive M&A plans by Evergreen, energy acquisitions, and upticks in pet food deals amid global transaction slowdowns.
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Connor Teskey Appointed CEO of Brookfield Asset Management

Connor Teskey has been named CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, succeeding Bruce Flatt who remains chair and CEO of Brookfield Corporation. Teskey, with Brookfield since 2012, was recently BAM’s president and headed Brookfield Renewable.Source 1 This leadership shift aims to drive alternative investments forward.

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Brand Factory Group Names Ashley Shearer as New President

Ashley Shearer succeeds founder Joseph Sulpizi as president of Brand Factory Group. The appointment follows recent executive changes in retail and real estate sectors.Source 1 Shearer brings experience to lead the company's growth.

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Altus Group Appoints Rich Sarkis as Chief Marketing Officer

Rich Sarkis, who joined via the Reonomy acquisition, is now CMO at Altus Group effective immediately. In 2025, he served as president of software and data, launching Argus Intelligence.Source 1 His role strengthens marketing in real estate tech.

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Evergreen Targets 30-40 Acquisitions in 2026 After Record 2025

Evergreen plans 30-40 M&A deals, mostly MSPs, after 16 Q4 2025 acquisitions and double-digit growth. Co-founder Ramsey Sayhoun aims for $5B revenue by 2030 via acquisitions, organic growth, and margins.Source 2 The strategy leverages a decentralized buy-and-hold model.

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NOG and INR Adjust Ownership in Ohio Utica Shale Acquisition

Northern Oil and Gas (NOG) and Infinity Natural Resources adjusted ownership splits for their joint acquisition of Antero’s Utica Shale assets announced February 19, 2026.Source 4 This energy deal covers upstream and midstream interests.

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Pokémon Company to Acquire Excell Brands

The Pokémon Company International agreed to acquire Excell Brands, a leading U.S. distributor and category manager, on February 19, 2026.Source 4 The move expands Pokémon's distribution capabilities.

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Aviation Capital Group Acquires 24-Aircraft Portfolio from Avolon

Aviation Capital Group signed deals for 24 aircraft from Avolon, including 18 narrowbody (12 new tech) and 6 widebody (all new tech), average age 4.5 years as of February 1, 2026.Source 4 This bolsters ACG's global aircraft assets.

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PX Holdings and Redwood Logistics Form Strategic Partnership Post-Acquisition

Following PX Holdings' acquisition of Freight Exchange from Redwood Logistics, they announced a strategic partnership to accelerate Pure Freight's growth and extend Redwood's 4PL model.Source 4 The deal was announced February 19, 2026.

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Agrolimen Acquires U.S. Pet Food Brand Ollie

Spanish group Agrolimen acquired New York-based Ollie, a fresh human-grade pet food brand, on February 6, 2026. This adds to its raw pet food portfolio including Nature’s Variety.Source 5 Pet food M&A is heating up after slow years.

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Pure Treats Buys Primal Pet Foods

Canadian Pure Treats acquired U.S. Primal Pet Foods, specializing in raw and freeze-dried products, on February 17, 2026. It expands PureBites manufacturing footprint.Source 5 Private equity influences several recent deals.

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Nasta Pet Food Acquires FirstMate Pet Foods

French Nasta Pet Food bought Canada-based FirstMate Pet Foods on February 17, 2026, uniting family-owned firms.Source 5 This reflects rising alternative format pet food acquisitions.

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Lundin Mining Declares Regular Dividend

Lundin Mining Corporation announced its regular dividend declaration on February 19, 2026.Source 5 The diversified base metals miner operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and the U.S.