M&A

As Merck preps for its August 4th earnings call, investors look past Q2 numbers to see if a flurry of deals and pipeline wins can build a new empire.

The deal creates a $2.6 billion community bank, First Bank Midwest, aiming to blend tradition with scale. What does this mean for customers and the market?

QXO's $17B TopBuild deal creates a new titan in building products, aiming for $50B in revenue. This is the signal in the noise of a major industry shift.

Milan's Bending Spoons hits Nasdaq with an AI-fueled 'acquire and transform' model. But can its aggressive strategy overcome a mountain of debt?

Eversource sheds its water utility in a $2.4B deal, sharpening its focus on electric and gas. The move cuts debt but sparks a fierce debate in CT.

Talos Energy's $850M acquisition of Shell's deepwater assets signals a major strategic shift, betting on mature fields to fuel growth. What's the play?

Beyond the simple earnings call, Republic Services' Q2 report will test its strategy of acquisitions, sustainability bets, and pricing power in a shifting economy.

Francisco Partners takes connected safety leader Blackline private, trading public scrutiny for a long-term growth strategy tied to ambitious revenue goals.

UPAY Inc. touts a major South African acquisition as a global growth engine, but a look under the hood reveals a high-stakes play to survive and scale.

Greenwood Industries acquires NY's Diamond Roofing, a move reflecting a broader strategy of consolidation and the shift toward integrated building solutions.

The sale of Care Bears to Authentic Brands Group is more than a business deal. It's a masterclass in how private equity is mining nostalgia for profit.

Shareholders overwhelmingly approve the $6.6B Brink's-NCR Atleos deal, creating a financial services behemoth poised to dominate the global cash and ATM landscape.

A beloved Connecticut eye care practice joins a vast network, revealing the forces of consolidation and private equity reshaping American healthcare one clinic at a time.

TowneBank adds agribusiness and M&A powerhouses to its board, signaling a dual strategy of deep community integration and aggressive regional expansion.

Scutum's integration of a 40-year-old security firm is no simple buyout. It's the latest move in a strategy to dominate the North American market with AI.

A new report reveals a massive strategic shift in obesity care. Pharma giants are pouring billions into FGF21, a new drug class aiming beyond weight loss.

HW Staffing's acquisition of TPi Staffing isn't just a deal; it's a strategic blueprint for the future of talent acquisition in a consolidating market.

With its $340M purchase, Empower doubles down on integrated solutions, while Milliman pivots to AI and consulting. What does this mean for the industry?

Carson Group's latest acquisition highlights a critical industry shift. We explore how integrated technology platforms are the new kingmakers for advisors.

A new survey reveals dermatologists are losing revenue and autonomy as operational pressures and AI-informed patients mount, pushing many toward private equity.