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ServiceNow Acquires Armis for $7.75 Billion
ServiceNow Inc. (NOW) announced the acquisition of cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash, causing its shares to fall 1.5%. This deal highlights ongoing consolidation in cybersecurity amid rising threats.
ZIM shares also reacted in related company news.
Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue for $48.7 Billion
Kimberly-Clark agreed to acquire Kenvue in a cash and stock transaction valued at $48.7 billion, marking the largest U.S. strategic deal. This blockbuster merger spans consumer goods sectors.
Global M&A value rose 40% year-over-year.
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Buys Sealed Air for $10.3 Billion
Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice agreed to acquire Sealed Air in an all-cash deal worth $10.3 billion. It stands as the largest U.S. sponsor deal recently.
Industrials remain active in M&A.
Global M&A Hits $463.6 Billion in December, Up 30% YoY
Mergers and acquisitions announced this month total $463.6 billion, a 30% increase from last year. Key deals include IBM's $11B Confluent purchase and Trump Media's $6B merger with TAE Technologies.
Bankers work through holidays to close multibillion-dollar transactions.
IBM Acquires Confluent for $11 Billion
IBM purchased data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion as part of the holiday M&A surge. This bolsters IBM's data capabilities amid broad sector activity.
Deal activity spans New York to Hong Kong.
UnitedHealth Completes $3.3 Billion Amedisys Acquisition
UnitedHealth Group finalized its $3.3 billion purchase of home health provider Amedisys on August 14, 2025. The deal enhances UnitedHealth's home health and hospice services.
It reflects ongoing healthcare consolidation.
Ferrero to Buy WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion
Nutella maker Ferrero agreed to acquire WK Kellogg for $3.1 billion in a major food and beverage deal. U.S. food giants are slimming portfolios amid slowing consumption.
Mars also acquired parts of Kellogg.
Solventum Completes $725 Million Acera Surgical Acquisition
Solventum acquired Acera Surgical for $725 million upfront plus up to $125 million in milestones. Acera expects $90 million in 2025 sales.
The deal is slightly dilutive to 2026 EPS but accretive thereafter.
US Economy Grows 4.3% in Q3 2025, Highest in Two Years
US GDP growth for Q3 2025 was revised to 4.3%, surpassing expectations of 3.2%, driven by consumer spending. This marks the fastest expansion in two years despite labor market cooling.
Business investment in structures contracted 6.3%.
Eurazeo and Mapal Group Acquire AI Firm Inpulse
Eurazeo and portfolio company Mapal Group acquired Inpulse, an AI-powered procurement platform for hospitality. Gibson Dunn advised on the transaction announced December 23.
It targets inventory management efficiencies.
Permira and Warburg Pincus Buy Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 Billion
Private equity firms Permira and Warburg Pincus agreed to acquire Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 billion including debt. The deal closed over the weekend amid holiday frenzy.
It covers investment and accounting software.
Copper Prices Surge Above $12,000 on Supply Tightness
Copper prices exceeded $12,000 per ton for the first time due to mine outages and pre-tariff stockpiling. US warehouses see accumulation amid arbitrage trades.
This signals commodity market strength.