Latest Corporate News
BP agrees to sell majority stake in Castrol to Stonepeak
BP reached an agreement to sell a 65% controlling interest in its Castrol lubricants business to Stonepeak, with CPP Investments expected to invest up to $1.05 billion as part of the deal, accelerating BP’s portfolio simplification and strategic reset.
Nomura marks 100th anniversary and announces Nomura Well‑Growing Institute
Nomura Holdings celebrates its 100th anniversary and will establish the Nomura Well‑Growing Institute to strengthen financial education, social impact and sustainable co‑creation investments as part of its long‑term strategy.
Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. closes $200 million IPO on Nasdaq
Silicon Valley Acquisition Corp. completed an initial public offering of 20 million units at $10.00 per unit, raising $200 million and listing on Nasdaq to pursue acquisition targets.
Major tech company announces cost‑cutting and pauses innovation projects (industry report)
Multiple outlets report that a large technology firm is scaling back operations by discontinuing some innovation programs and implementing cost‑cutting measures to preserve cash and focus on core product lines.
Generational Group advises sale of Capital Networks to Univerus Media
Generational Group advised Capital Networks Limited on its sale to Univerus Media Inc., with the acquisition closing December 10, 2025 — part of ongoing consolidation in digital signage and software services.
Year‑end law and accounting firm mergers and acquisitions activity
Accounting and professional services firms continued year‑end M&A activity, with several regional mergers and acquisitions announced as firms consolidate to expand service lines and geographic reach.
Freedom Capital moves to buy outstanding shares of Concert Group and reshapes board
Freedom agreed to buy outstanding shares of Concert Group and made board changes as part of a corporate control and governance reorganization aimed at stabilizing the company’s leadership and strategy.
Multiple smaller M&A transactions and roll‑ups reported across sectors
Deal trackers and industry lists show numerous private‑market transactions—including roll‑ups and strategic acquisitions—closing in December as buyers and advisors complete year‑end deals.
EIN Presswire and other services show broad corporate press release activity on Dec. 25
Wire services list a wide range of company announcements today, including recalls, corporate actions, and other filings, reflecting typical year‑end corporate communications activity.
European and global business bulletins highlight holiday‑period corporate developments
European broadcasters’ business bulletins summarized top corporate and economic stories for the holiday period, noting strikes, regulatory moves and ongoing geopolitical impacts on corporate operations.