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Altus Group Appoints Rich Sarkis as Chief Marketing Officer
Altus Group has appointed Rich Sarkis as chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Sarkis joined via the Reonomy acquisition and served as president of software and data in 2025, key to launching Argus Intelligence.
Union Pacific Announces $71.5 Billion Acquisition of Norfolk Southern
Union Pacific is acquiring railroad operator Norfolk Southern for $71.5 billion, marking major US freight consolidation. The deal highlights rebounding M&A in infrastructure sectors.
Rival Bids Emerge for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance offered $74.3 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, topping Netflix’s $69.9 billion bid. The fluid situation could see revised offers amid high M&A expectations.
Consortium to Acquire Electronic Arts for $49.4 Billion
Silver Lake, Saudi PIF, and Affinity Partners are buying gaming firm Electronic Arts for $49.4 billion, potentially the largest LBO ever. It underscores tech and AI-driven dealmaking.
Alphabet Pursues $32 Billion Acquisition of Wiz
Tech giant Alphabet is acquiring cloud security software company Wiz for $32 billion to boost strategic growth. This reflects surging tech M&A focused on AI and cybersecurity.
Kimberly-Clark Targets $42.8 Billion Kenvue Acquisition
Kimberly-Clark plans to acquire consumer health maker Kenvue for $42.8 billion. The deal is part of accelerating megadeals in 2025 entering a strong 2026.
Aligned Data Centers Sold for $40 Billion to Investor Group
AI Infrastructure Partnership, Global Infrastructure Partners, and MGX are acquiring Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion. It fuels AI infrastructure demand.
Bank M&A Acceleration Expected in 2026
US bank mergers hit 181 announcements in 2025, with faster approvals driving a surge. Analysts predict doubled deals, creating a barbell-shaped industry landscape.
Global M&A Value Hits $4.8 Trillion in 2025
Global M&A rose 41% to $4.8 trillion, second-highest on record, led by tech at $1.08 trillion. 2026 outlook remains strong with megadeals in AI and infrastructure.
Wall Street Banks Report Strong Investment Banking Revenues
Goldman Sachs saw 25% jump in fees, Morgan Stanley 47% surge from dealmaking. Robust M&A and IPO pipelines eyed for 2026 in healthcare and industrials.
Canadian Private Equity Deal-Making to Remain Healthy in 2026
After strong 2025 performance, Canadian PE expects continued high volumes. Focus on resilient dealmaking amid global shocks.
Empire Company Appoints Pierre St-Laurent as CEO
Empire Company Limited named Pierre St-Laurent president and CEO of the company and Sobeys. This is among several Canadian corporate leadership changes.