Latest Corporate News

📅December 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major corporate news includes Netflix’s $72B Warner Bros. deal, HNI’s pending Steelcase acquisition, and several large M&A announcements across tech, energy, and industrials sectors.
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Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in $72 Billion Deal

Netflix has announced a deal to buy Warner Brothers for at least $72 billion, giving it control of Warner’s film and TV studios as well as HBO Max Source 1. The acquisition could significantly reshape the global entertainment and streaming landscape Source 1.

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HNI Corporation’s Acquisition of Steelcase Nears Closing

HNI Corporation and Steelcase Inc. have received shareholder approval for HNI’s proposed acquisition of Steelcase, with a closing date anticipated for December 10, 2025 Source 4. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions specified in the merger agreement Source 4.

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Eventbrite to Be Acquired by Bending Spoons for $500 Million

Eventbrite, Inc. (EB) entered a merger agreement on December 2, 2025, to be acquired by Bending Spoons in an all-cash deal valued at $500 million Source 2. The deal is part of ongoing consolidation in the event and ticketing technology sector Source 2.

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Charles Schwab to Acquire Forge Global in All-Cash Deal

The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) agreed on November 6, 2025, to acquire Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (FRGE) in an all-cash transaction Source 2. The deal aims to expand Schwab’s capabilities in private market infrastructure and technology Source 2.

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Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue in $48.7 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) entered a merger agreement on November 3, 2025, to acquire Kenvue Inc. (KVUE) in a deal valued at $48.7 billion Source 2. The combination would create a stronger global consumer health and hygiene company Source 2.

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SM Energy and Civitas Resources to Merge in $8.4 Billion Deal

SM Energy Company (SM) and Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI) agreed on November 3, 2025, to combine in a deal valued at $8.4 billion Source 2. The merger is expected to create a leading U.S. onshore oil and gas producer Source 2.

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Denny’s Corporation to Be Acquired by Private Equity Consortium

Denny’s Corporation (DENN) entered a merger agreement on November 3, 2025, to be acquired by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group, and Yadav Enterprises Source 2. The deal will take the restaurant chain private in a move to restructure and grow the brand Source 2.

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Japan’s NEC to Acquire CSG Systems International for $2.9 Billion

NEC Corporation entered a merger agreement on October 29, 2025, to acquire CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) in a deal valued at $2.9 billion Source 2. The acquisition strengthens NEC’s position in digital transformation and customer experience solutions Source 2.

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Jamf Holding to Be Acquired by Francisco Partners for $2.2 Billion

Jamf Holding Corp. (JAMF) agreed on October 29, 2025, to be acquired by Francisco Partners in an all-cash deal valued at $2.2 billion Source 2. The deal reflects continued private equity interest in enterprise software and Apple-focused IT management platforms Source 2.

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HCM II Acquisition Corp. Completes Reverse Merger with Terrestrial Energy

On October 28, 2025, HCM II Acquisition Corp. acquired Terrestrial Energy, an advanced nuclear reactor developer, via a reverse merger for about $230 million Source 6. The combined entity now trades on Nasdaq under the ticker IMSR, advancing nuclear innovation in the energy sector Source 6.