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MicroVision Announces Business Update and Fireside Chat
MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS) schedules a video-enabled business update and fireside chat on February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, led by CEO Glen DeVos. The event follows two strategic acquisitions in early 2026, offering insights into the company's lidar technology strategy for automotive and industrial markets. Hosted by McKinsey's Hans-Werner Kaas, it targets shareholders and stakeholders.
General Fusion Files Form F-4 for Public Listing via SPAC
General Fusion marks a milestone by publicly filing Form F-4 for its proposed business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III, aiming to become the first pure-play fusion company on Nasdaq as 'GFUZ'. The mid-2026 close, valued at ~$1B pro-forma, includes $107.7M PIPE and supports LM26 program for Magnetized Target Fusion tech. CEO Greg Twinney highlights fusion's inflection point.
Butzel Webinar on End of IEEPA Tariffs and New Policies
Butzel hosts a February 25, 2026, webinar explaining the US Supreme Court's ruling that IEEPA does not authorize presidential tariffs, leading to their termination. It covers refund options, new Section 122 tariffs, and future possibilities, led by trade attorneys. Register for the 3-4 PM ET session via their site.
ZenaTech Wins 2026 Most Prolific Acquirer Award
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) receives Morrissey Goodale's 2026 award for 20 global DaaS acquisitions in 2025, including 18 US architecture/engineering firms, providing immediate cash flow for Drone as a Service expansion. The company designates SickKids as award-charity beneficiary. This disciplined strategy accelerates network rollout.
Brookings Briefing on Future of Trump Tariffs Post-Ruling
Holland & Knight's Patrick Childress joins Brookings Institution online briefing on Supreme Court's invalidation of IEEPA tariffs, analyzing impacts on trade policy, alternative authorities, costs, supply chains, and refunds. It discusses durability of recent shifts and global trade implications. The event addresses administration's tariff deployment challenges.
Keurig Dr Pepper Updates Financing for JDE Peet's Acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper reveals updated $18.4B all-cash financing for JDE Peet's acquisition, using $9B debt, $8.5B equity, and $5B bond assumption, with early April 2026 close and post-deal separation into beverage and coffee companies. Paul, Weiss advises on the €15.7B deal. This supports global coffee expansion.
Great Bank Consolidation Wave Hits 2026
2026 bank M&A surges past $15B by mid-February, led by Banco Santander's $12.3B Webster Financial acquisition, Fifth Third's $10.9B Comerica merger, and Huntington's Cadence Bank deal, driven by regulatory shifts and tech scale needs. Analysts predict 'generational restructuring' with Citigroup as top consolidator. Mid-caps like BankUnited eyed as targets.
Food & Beverage Sector Eyes Stronger 2026 M&A
Plante Moran forecasts improved M&A in food & beverage for 2026 over 2025, with disciplined investors seeking quality, durable growth assets amid capital deployment pressure. Strategic buyers and private equity raise standards beyond mere growth. Focus on preparedness and profitability.
US M&A Activity Rises in January 2026
FactSet reports US M&A announcements up 1.4% to 1,327 in January 2026 from December, though aggregate spending declined. This reflects ongoing corporate deal momentum into Q1. Broader trends show increased volume.
Ouster Acquires StereoLabs in Tech Merger
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) announced acquisition of StereoLabs SAS on February 9, 2026, bolstering its tech portfolio amid active M&A in sensors and autonomy. Details highlight strategic expansion in perception tech.
KPMG Tops Canada M&A Advisor Rankings for 2025
KPMG Corporate Finance ranked top mergers & acquisitions advisor in Canada for 2025 by LSEG, leading with 65 deals and signaling strong cross-border activity into 2026. Insights cover evolving M&A landscape.