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Paramount Skydance Wins Bidding War for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance emerged victorious after Netflix declined to match its $31-per-share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, including HBO, studios, and HBO Max. Netflix co-CEOs stated the deal was no longer financially attractive at that price.
Warner Bros. reported a $252 million Q4 loss.
Brink's to Acquire NCR Atleos for $6.6 Billion
Brink's announced a cash-and-stock deal valued at $6.6 billion, including $2.2 billion cash and 13.3 million shares, assuming $2.6 billion debt. The offer implies $50.40 per share, a 24% premium over February 25 closing price.
Expected to close Q1 2027, pending approvals.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy Announce $58 Billion Merger
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy agreed to a $58 billion all-stock merger of equals announced February 2, 2026, creating an oil and gas titan. The deal highlights 2026 M&A resurgence in energy sector.
Coterra provided 2026 guidance alongside the announcement.
Block Lays Off 40% of Workforce Due to AI Efficiency
Block CEO Jack Dorsey announced layoffs of about 4,000 employees (40% of 10,000 workforce) to become a smaller, AI-native company. Shares surged over 20% post-earnings and comments.
This marks a public case of AI-driven job cuts in tech.
Highlander Silver Completes Bear Creek Mining Acquisition
Highlander Silver (TSX:HSLV) finalized acquisition of Bear Creek Mining (TSXV:BCM) by exchanging 0.1175 Highlander shares per Bear Creek share. The deal is described as a landmark transaction in mining sector.
Completion announced February 27, 2026.
LYTS Announces $325M Acquisition for Retail Solutions Growth
$325 million acquisition accelerates growth and creates a leading retail solutions platform for LYTS. Deal positions company for enhanced market presence.
Announced February 26, 2026.
Phantom Space Acquires IP from Defunct Vector Launch
Phantom Space acquired intellectual property from the now-defunct Vector Launch. Transaction supports advancements in space sector capabilities.
Dated February 26, 2026.
Applied Aerospace Acquires Vestigo Aerospace for Deorbit Tech
Applied Aerospace bought Vestigo Aerospace, specializing in deorbit drag sails technology. Enhances satellite lifecycle management offerings.
Part of ongoing M&A in satellite industry.
SWI Stoneweg Icona Group Acquires Stake in US Data Center
Euronext-listed SWI Stoneweg Icona Group agreed to acquire significant stake in a US data center company to expand digital footprint. Follows February 19 announcement.
Dated February 24, 2026.
SWI Group Invests Majority in Polarise for AI Compute
SWI Stoneweg Icona Group to acquire majority stake in Polarise, a European NVIDIA Cloud Partner, including EUR 100 million investment. Creates integrated European AI infrastructure platform.
Announced February 24, 2026.
Waste Management Firms Active in Early 2026 M&A
Waste Connections closed $20 million acquisitions in first week of February 2026; Republic plans $1 billion spending with focus on recycling and landfills. Includes deals like Hamm Sanitary and CDR North Landfills.
Builds on $3.3B spent in 2025.
Capital One Acquires Fintech Brex for $5.15 Billion
Capital One Financial acquired fintech disruptor Brex for $5.15 billion in January 2026. Traditional banks absorbing tech firms to modernize infrastructure.
Positive market reaction with rising shares for both.