M&A
LivePerson delays shareholder vote on SoundHound AI merger to Sept. 2
Extended deadline follows strong early support for the $3.33-per-share deal, with over 97% of votes cast in favor. Stockholders must act by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 1 to finalize approval.
CoStar completes $800M acquisition of Zonda to expand U.S. new-home data platform
CoStar Group finalizes cash deal to bolster its residential real estate data and analytics capabilities, adding Zonda’s $170M revenue platform to its portfolio.
Werewolf to merge with Ambros in $150m all-stock deal
Combined firm valued at $500m, with Werewolf shareholders to hold 6.8% stake. Pipeline focus on CRPS-1 treatment neridronate, with Phase 3 results due in 2028.
Bunker Hill to buy Silver47 in $163M all-stock merger
The TSX-listed miner will issue 0.1724 shares for each Silver47 share, valuing the deal at about $0.67 per share, a 38% premium. Combined silver resources reach 388 million ounces.
Bidco’s Pinewood.AI takeover support falls to 46.72% amid share sales
Support for U.K. Piston Bidco’s recommended acquisition of Pinewood Technologies Group plc has declined as Feoh Investments UK LLP reduced its stake. The current backing covers 53.78 million shares.
Gamma confirms talks with Waterland on potential buyout
U.K. telecoms provider Gamma says preliminary discussions with Waterland Private Equity could lead to a full acquisition. A binding offer or withdrawal is due by Sept. 18, 2026.
Trustar Bank to buy Forbright branches for $19 million
Virginia-based Trustar Bank will acquire Forbright’s Maryland and Virginia branches and a service hub, adding $750 million in deposits. Deal expected to close in Q4 2026.
Ridgeview-backed bidder’s Pinewood.AI deal support falls after share disposal
Feoh Investments reduces its stake in Pinewood.AI to 2.62% after selling 1 million shares, lowering its support for the Ridgeview-backed bid.
Monte dei Paschi seeks to block Intesa bid with purchases of Banco BPM, Banca Generali
Italian lender approves bids for Banco BPM and Banca Generali as part of strategy to resist €36 billion takeover offer from Intesa Sanpaolo.
Australia’s EQT receives A$663 mln bid from BGH Capital
BGH Capital offers A$24.75 per share in cash, valuing EQT at A$663 million, just days after TPG’s A$24.55 bid. EQT board to review both proposals.
SpaceX, AST Spacemobile bid for $6 bln spectrum licenses
Grain Management's 800 MHz-band spectrum licenses target a November FCC auction. SpaceX and AST Spacemobile among potential bidders.
Two Harbors gains final approval for $12/share CrossCountry deal
CrossCountry Mortgage merger set to close Monday after regulatory clearance, with Two Harbors shareholders receiving $12.00 per share and a $0.20326 stub dividend.
Glenstone urges AIRE shareholders to accept final 70p cash offer
Real estate investor Glenstone offers 70p per share for Alternative Income REIT, with a firm deadline of September 4, 2026. AEW UK REIT must decide on a competing bid by August 28.
MPS plans all-share bids for Banco BPM and Banca Generali to block Intesa takeover
Tuscan lender Monte dei Paschi di Siena seeks to acquire two rivals in an all-share deal worth up to €70 billion to thwart Intesa Sanpaolo's €36 billion tender offer for MPS.
Santander issues 329.8 million shares to fund Webster acquisition
Spanish bank raises €164.9 million via share sale at €0.50 per share to finance Webster Financial buyout, with trading to begin Aug. 26.
UK regulator clears Danone’s $1.2 bln Huel buyout
Competition watchdog approves French giant’s acquisition of British plant-based nutrition brand without deeper probe.
Stripe to buy OpenRouter in $8 bln deal to expand AI infrastructure
Acquisition underscores race among tech giants to control AI economics as demand for routing and compute services surges. Deal values OpenRouter at more than five times its prior $1.3 bln valuation.
Santander completes $3.56 bln Webster Financial acquisition
Spanish lender raises €3.56 billion via share issuance to fund U.S. regional bank purchase. All new shares fully subscribed on completion date.
U.S. Justice Department opposes urgent hearing in Disney-ABC license dispute
Justice Department urges delay on FCC's potential license review, arguing Disney and ABC should first present their case in an administrative process.
Australia’s Steadfast accepts $5.51 bln buyout led by KKR-backed group
Steadfast Group’s A$7.7 billion ($5.51 billion) takeover by a U.S. consortium offers shareholders a 51.9% premium. The deal splits operations between Amwins and Dragoneer, with completion targeted for December.
China warns EU over JD.com’s Ceconomy takeover review
Beijing threatens countermeasures if Brussels proceeds with scrutiny into JD.com’s €2.2bn bid for Ceconomy, citing excessive data demands. EU probes alleged Chinese subsidies.
Questor Technology to acquire Emission Rx for up to C$3 million
Calgary-based Questor Technology agreed to buy Emission Rx in a cash-and-shares deal, with an earn-out tied to performance. The transaction would also settle a long-running dispute.
Holcim to acquire Fermacell for €840 million
Swiss cement group Holcim signed an agreement to buy European wall‑panel maker Fermacell, targeting €22 million of EBITDA synergies and an EPS boost in the first year.
Monte Paschi’s €34 bln bids for Banco BPM, Banca Generali spark share drops
Italian lender’s all-share offers for Banco BPM and Banca Generali valued at €25.3 bln and €8.7 bln respectively. Shares of both targets fall as market reacts to proposed €4 bln dividend.