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Paramount Wins $170 Billion Bid for Warner Bros Over Netflix
Paramount secured a monumental $170 billion acquisition of Warner Bros after outbidding Netflix, marking one of 2026's largest megadeals. This transformative deal joins a wave of high-stakes M&A reshaping industries.
It signals the end of the mid-2020s deal drought with private equity confidence at a six-year high.
Servier Acquires Day One Biopharmaceuticals for $2.5 Billion
Servier announced a definitive agreement to buy Day One Biopharmaceuticals for approximately $2.5 billion via cash tender offer at $21.50 per share. The deal, advised by Baker McKenzie, strengthens Servier's oncology portfolio targeting adult and pediatric cancers.
Closing is expected in Q2 2026 subject to conditions.
GIP, BlackRock, and EQT Acquire AES Corporation for $10.7 Billion
Global Infrastructure Partners (BlackRock), EQT announced $10.7 billion acquisition of AES Corporation on March 2, 2026. This energy sector megadeal supports AI-driven power grid needs amid sector consolidation.
It highlights 2026's trend of massive utility mergers.
Transact Campus Sold to Roper Technologies for $1.6 Billion
Reverence Capital Partners agreed to sell Transact Campus, a campus tech and payments firm, to Roper Technologies for $1.6 billion. Cooley advised on the definitive agreement for innovative payment solutions.
The deal targets education technology growth.
PetIQ Enters $1.5 Billion Merger with Bansk Group
PetIQ, a pet health company, signed a definitive merger with Bansk Group for $31 per share in an all-cash $1.5 billion deal. Cooley represented PetIQ in the transaction expanding pet medication market.
It values the Nasdaq-listed firm at approximately $1.5 billion.
Nerio Therapeutics Sold to Boehringer Ingelheim for up to $1.3 Billion
Boehringer Ingelheim acquired Nerio Therapeutics, focused on phosphatase drug targets, for up to $1.3 billion. Cooley advised the drug discovery firm on the biopharma deal.
It targets high-value therapeutic proteins.
Devon Energy Acquires Coterra Energy for $58 Billion
Devon Energy announced $58 billion acquisition of Coterra Energy on Feb 2, 2026, among 2026's top megadeals. This energy consolidation reflects surging M&A activity.
It contributes to the $2.5 trillion deal tsunami reshaping markets.
Boston Scientific Completes $14.5 Billion Acquisition of Penumbra
Boston Scientific finalized its $14.5 billion buy of Penumbra, announced Jan 15, 2026. Healthcare strategic buyers aggressively secure growth in the sector.
The deal exemplifies 2026's big swings in pharma and medtech.
Surging Oil Prices Threaten Global Economy, G7 Discusses Stockpiles
G7 ministers discussed surging oil prices from Iran war but stopped short of releasing strategic reserves. Prices threaten global economy, impacting groceries, mortgages, and inflation.
Business Matters highlighted risks on March 10, 2026.
Bel Fuse Acquires dataMate from Methode Electronics for $16 Million
Bel Fuse Inc. announced acquisition of dataMate, an ethernet and broadband business, for $16 million. Katten represented Bel Fuse in the deal reported March 5, 2026.
It enhances advanced connectivity offerings.
Forge52 Takes Majority Stake in Logomark
Private equity firm Forge52 acquired a majority stake in supplier Logomark, providing capital for growth. The investment supports product expansion in promotional industry.
Announced in March 2026 industry news.
BlackSignal Technologies Sold to Parsons for $200 Million
Parsons Corporation acquired BlackSignal Technologies, a digital signal processing firm, for $200 million. Cooley advised on the accretive deal for national security tech.
It bolsters electronic warfare capabilities.