Latest Corporate News

đź“…December 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major corporate developments dominate headlines with multi-billion dollar acquisitions in tech, biotech, finance, and energy sectors, alongside tech innovations and trade setbacks.
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LG Innotek Launches World's First Next-Generation Smart IC Substrate

LG Innotek announced on December 22, 2025, the successful development of the world's first 'Next-Generation Smart IC Substrate.' This innovation from the South Korean company aims to advance semiconductor technology.Source 1 The launch marks a significant step in smart component manufacturing.Source 1

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Clearwater Analytics Acquired for $8.4 Billion by Permira and Warburg Pincus

Clearwater Analytics (NYSE: CWAN) entered a definitive agreement to be acquired for approximately $8.4 billion by a Permira and Warburg Pincus-led investor group, with support from Francisco Partners and Temasek.Source 2Source 11Source 12 The deal, announced December 19, 2025, follows a thorough review process with strategics and sponsors.Source 2 It values the investment platform highly in the financial tech space.Source 2

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Burke & Herbert Financial Services to Acquire LINKBANCORP for $354 Million

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: BHRB) announced a definitive merger agreement with LINKBANCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNKB) in an all-stock transaction valued at about $354 million.Source 2 The deal, dated December 18, 2025, involves KBRA's senior unsecured rating of BBB/Stable Outlook for BHRB.Source 2 It aims to expand banking operations.Source 2

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BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $4.8 Billion

BioMarin announced on December 19, 2025, a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus Therapeutics for $14.50 per share in cash, valuing it at $4.8 billion.Source 6 The deal adds key rare disease assets like Galafold for Fabry and Pombiliti + Opfolda for Pompe, with closure expected in Q2 2026.Source 6 It includes $599 million in trailing twelve-month revenue from these products.Source 6

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Trump Media & Technology Group Merges with TAE Technologies in $6 Billion Deal

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced a $6-billion all-stock merger with fusion power company TAE Technologies on December 17, 2025.Source 4 The deal provides 50% ownership to each and up to $300 million funding for utility-scale fusion plants starting 2026.Source 4 It creates the first large-cap pure-play fusion stock on U.S. exchanges.Source 4

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Samsung Biologics Acquires GSK's Human Genome Sciences for $280 Million

Samsung Biologics is acquiring 100% of Human Genome Sciences' Rockville facility from GSK for $280 million on December 21, 2025.Source 10 This expands Samsung's U.S. manufacturing capabilities in biologics.Source 10 The move fits GSK's portfolio shaping strategy.Source 10

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Integrated Power Services to Acquire TechPro Power Group

Integrated Power Services (IPS) entered a definitive agreement to acquire TechPro Power Group, Inc., announced December 19, 2025.Source 2 The acquisition strengthens IPS's position in power management services with combined 2,200 technicians.Source 2 CEO John Zuleger highlighted it as a strategic leap.Source 2

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EIG Acquires 49.87% Stake in Transportadora de Gas del PerĂş (TgP)

EIG announced the acquisition of a 49.87% stake in Transportadora de Gas del PerĂş (TgP).Source 2 This deal bolsters EIG's presence in energy infrastructure in South America.Source 2 Details emerged alongside other M&A news on December 19, 2025.Source 2

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EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Faces Delays Over Farming Concerns

The European Union's largest free-trade pact with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay) was delayed again, with Ursula von der Leyen unable to sign on schedule.Source 7 Countries like Italy opposed due to impacts on domestic farming sectors after 25 years of talks.Source 7 Brazilian President Lula urged finalization.Source 7

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Netflix and Paramount Vie for Warner Bros. Discovery in Heated Battle

Warner Bros. Discovery is at the center of a bidding war between Netflix and Paramount.Source 13 The contest promises a long regulatory road ahead.Source 13 This corporate tussle highlights consolidation trends in media.Source 13

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Batch.Works Partners with E3D Online in 3D Manufacturing Deal

Batch.Works, a circular 3D manufacturing firm, entered a commercial partnership with E3D Online for additive manufacturing hardware.Source 8 The collaboration merges materials, software, and hardware platforms.Source 8 It advances localized, sustainable production.Source 8