Latest Corporate News
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines Sign Definitive Merger Agreement
Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, valuing shares at $18.89 each, a 19.8% premium. The merger creates a leading US leisure airline headquartered in Las Vegas, with Allegiant CEO Gregory C. Anderson leading the combined entity. Post-merger, Allegiant shareholders will own 67% of the group.
FIS Completes $13.5 Billion Acquisition of Global Payments' Issuer Solutions
FIS acquired the TSYS business for $13.5 billion enterprise value, rebranding it under FIS Total Issuing Solutions. This adds the world's largest issuing business to FIS's portfolio. The deal enhances FIS's financial technology offerings globally.
Global Payments Completes Worldpay Acquisition and Issuer Solutions Divestiture
Global Payments finalized its acquisition of Worldpay while divesting Issuer Solutions to FIS, positioning itself as a pure-play commerce solutions provider. The moves streamline operations and focus on merchant services.
H100 Group Set to Complete Acquisition of Future Holdings AG in January
H100 Group anticipates signing and closing the acquisition of Future Holdings AG this January 2026. The deal advances corporate consolidation in the sector. Completion is expected imminently.
MinRex and Electrum Announce Gold-Copper Merger for March 2026
MinRex is merging with Electrum, combining Serbian gold-copper assets with Australian projects to create a diversified explorer. The transaction, deemed transformational, is set for March 2026 pending approvals. It enhances scale and funding for discovery-focused activities.
Com Laude Completes Acquisition of MarkMonitor
Com Laude acquired MarkMonitor, forming a $450 million global corporate domain name registrar. The deal bolsters domain management services worldwide. It integrates expertise in domain registration and monitoring.
W1M to Acquire Independent Investment Manager Vermeer
W1M announced its first acquisition since recent mergers, targeting Vermeer with completion expected in Spring 2026 pending regulatory approval. This expands W1M's investment management capabilities.
US Futures Slip as Fed Chair Powell Faces Legal Threat
US futures declined amid DOJ subpoenas to the Fed over building renovations, escalating Trump-Fed tensions. Asian shares gained while European markets were mixed. Gold rose 2.3% and oil held steady.
MCME Carell Completes Acquisition of City Office REIT
A joint venture of Elliott Investment Management and Morning Calm Management acquired City Office REIT. The deal strengthens real estate holdings. It follows prior announcements for portfolio expansion.
Automated Industrial Robotics Acquires KAON Automation
AIR acquired Ireland-based KAON, enhancing automation solutions for manufacturing, medical, and life sciences. The transaction expands AIR's European presence and precision assembly capabilities. It targets global manufacturing leaders.
Emerging Markets Business Confidence Subdued Heading into 2026
PMI data shows weak optimism in Kazakhstan, Mexico, China, India, and Russia, with employment declining. Thailand, Brazil, Turkey, and South Korea showed stronger outlooks amid rising orders. Inflation eased to a six-month low.
EY Predicts Surging M&A and Sluggish IPOs in 2026
EY forecasts increased M&A deal volume and value in 2026, while IPOs remain slow. This trend aligns with ongoing corporate consolidation activities. It reflects shifting market dynamics post-JPM.