Latest Corporate News

📅December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Key corporate news today highlight significant mergers and acquisitions, major SPAC IPOs, and strategic expansions in insurance and communications sectors globally.
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Eventbrite to be Acquired by Bending Spoons in $500M Deal

Eventbrite, Inc. agreed to an all-cash $500 million acquisition by Bending Spoons on December 2, 2025, marking a major move in the event management software industrySource 2.

2

Aquarian Capital to Acquire Brighthouse Financial for $4.1 Billion

Aquarian Capital LLC announced a $4.1 billion acquisition of Brighthouse Financial, expanding its footprint in the financial services sector, as reported in early November 2025 merger announcementsSource 2.

3

Charles Schwab to Acquire Forge Global Holdings in Cash Deal

The Charles Schwab Corporation is purchasing Forge Global Holdings, Inc. through an all-cash transaction, underlining Schwab's efforts to enhance its market offeringsSource 2.

4

Amynta Group Completes Acquisition of International Sureties

Leading insurance services provider Amynta Group completed its acquisition of International Sureties Limited and subsidiaries, strengthening its specialty surety capabilities globallySource 4.

5

General Purpose Acquisition Corp. Raises $230 Million IPO

General Purpose Acquisition Corp. successfully closed its $230 million initial public offering, targeting mergers and acquisitions in key growth sectorsSource 7.

6

New America Acquisition I SPAC Pricing at $300 Million

New America Acquisition I led SPAC offerings by raising $300 million aimed at U.S.-based manufacturing and technology companies, with notable advisors including Donald Trump Jr.Source 3.

7

Notable UK Communications Agency M&A Deals in 2025

Several top merger and acquisition deals reshaped the UK communications industry this year, involving major players such as Omnicom, IPG, FGS, and VCCPSource 5.

8

Coherent Movements in Energy Sector Mergers

Energy companies SM Energy and Civitas Resources combined assets in an $8.4 billion deal, reflecting consolidation trends in the sectorSource 2.

9

Cross Country Healthcare Extends Merger Agreement with Aya Healthcare

Cross Country Healthcare extended its merger agreement through December 3, 2025, delayed partly due to recent government shutdown impactsSource 6.

10

REV Group to Merge with Terex Corporation in Cash and Stock Deal

REV Group announced a cash and stock merger with Terex Corporation, aimed at expanding their industrial and manufacturing market presenceSource 2.