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馃搮February 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Major corporate news dominated by massive media, fintech, and IoT acquisitions, including Paramount's $110B Warner Bros. buy and several high-value fintech M&A deals.
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Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 Billion Enterprise Value

Paramount Skydance Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) at $31 per share in cash, valuing WBD at $81 billion equity and $110 billion enterprise value. The deal, backed by new Class B shares and investments from Ellison Family and RedBird Capital, expects $6 billion in synergies from tech integration and efficiencies, closing in Q3 2026 pending approvals.Source 3

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Santander Bolsters US Presence with $12.2 Billion Webster Bank Acquisition

Santander has agreed to a $12.2 billion deal to acquire Webster Bank, strengthening its foothold in the US market. This move is part of February's top fintech M&A activity amid sector consolidation.Source 2

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Schroders Joins Nuveen in Landmark 拢9.9 Billion Deal

Schroders and Nuveen have entered a 拢9.9 billion merger, highlighted as one of February 2026's top fintech M&A stories. The transaction underscores ongoing consolidation in asset management.Source 2

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Brink鈥檚 to Acquire NCR Atleos for $6.6 Billion

The Brink鈥檚 Company announced its $6.6 billion acquisition of NCR Atleos, expanding into ATM and fintech services. This deal is among the month's largest fintech mergers.Source 2

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NatWest Seals 拢2.7 Billion Deal for Evelyn Partners

NatWest completed a 拢2.7 billion acquisition of Evelyn Partners to boost its wealth management capabilities. The transaction reflects aggressive expansion in financial services.Source 2

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MrBeast Acquires Financial Services App Step

YouTuber MrBeast, via Beast Industries, acquired the financial services app Step in a notable fintech M&A move. This deal highlights celebrity involvement in fintech ventures.Source 2

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KORE Wireless Taken Private in $726 Million Deal by Searchlight and Abry

KORE Group Holdings (NYSE: KORE) agreed to be acquired by Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners for $9.25 per share in an all-cash $726 million transaction. The IoT connectivity provider will delist from NYSE upon Q2/Q3 2026 closure, pending approvals including CFIUS review.Source 4

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Highlander Silver Completes Acquisition of Bear Creek Mining

Highlander Silver (TSX: HSLV) finalized its acquisition of Bear Creek Mining (TSXV: BCM), issuing 0.1175 Highlander shares per BCM share. This mining sector consolidation enhances Highlander's portfolio.Source 6

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Phantom Space Acquires IP from Defunct Vector Launch

Phantom Space purchased assets and intellectual property from the bankrupt Vector Launch, including design elements and proprietary technologies. The acquisition bolsters Phantom's space launch capabilities.Source 7

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Glass Lewis Recommends Approval of Minto Apartment REIT Going-Private Transaction

Independent proxy advisor Glass Lewis urged Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust unitholders to vote for the going-private deal with Crestpoint Real Estate Investments and Minto Group. The REIT board unanimously supports the arrangement.Source 5

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Applied Aerospace Acquires Vestigo Aerospace for Deorbit Technology

Applied Aerospace bought Vestigo Aerospace, gaining expertise in deorbit drag sails for satellite disposal. This supports growing demand for space sustainability solutions.Source 7