Latest Corporate News News

đź“…December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major global corporate news today centers on significant mergers and acquisitions, strategic investor presentations, regulatory approvals for mega deals, and leadership changes across industries.
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Kimberly-Clark Acquires Kenvue for $48.7 Billion

Kimberly-Clark completed its $48.7 billion acquisition of Kenvue, creating a global leader in personal care and consumer health. The transaction consolidates iconic brands, enhances scale, global retail presence, and is expected to deliver synergies in marketing and supply chainSource 2.

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SM Energy and Civitas Merger Creates New Shale Giant

The $12.8 billion merger between SM Energy and Civitas combines key Permian and DJ Basin assets to form a major independent oil and gas producer, aiming to boost output and operational efficiency amid U.S. shale consolidation trendsSource 2.

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CF Industries Holdings to Present at Goldman Sachs Conference

CF Industries Holdings announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs Industrials & Materials Conference 2025, highlighting recent financial performance including net earnings of $1.05 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.07 billion for the first nine months of 2025Source 1.

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Baldwin Group and CAC Group to Merge in $1.03 Billion Deal

The Baldwin Group and CAC Group agreed to merge, creating one of the largest independent insurance advisory platforms in the U.S. The transaction valued at $1.03 billion is expected to close in Q1 2026 and will generate over $2 billion in gross revenue for 2026Source 4.

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Boeing Required to Divest Spirit Assets to Proceed with Merger

The FTC mandated Boeing divest key Spirit AeroSystems assets to protect competition in commercial and military aircraft markets. Boeing's $8.3 billion Spirit acquisition can proceed only with divestitures to Airbus and others, safeguarding supply chain access for competitorsSource 8.

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Precision Aerospace & Defense and FACT to Merge in $320 Million Deal

Precision Aerospace & Defense Group and SPAC FACT II Acquisition announced a $320 million merger to become a publicly listed aerospace and defense company, aiming to accelerate product development and strategic acquisitions upon closing in H1 2026Source 6.

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PVH Reports Third Quarter 2025 Revenue and Earnings Above Guidance

Apparel company PVH reports improved inventory and strong Q3 2025 results despite tariff impacts, with ongoing restructuring costs linked to efforts to streamline operations and invest in automation and centralized processesSource 3.

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BioCryst Receives Early Termination of HSR Waiting Period for Astria Acquisition

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals announced early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for its acquisition of Astria, signaling regulatory clearance ahead of the expected closing in Q1 2026, expanding its portfolio in rare diseases and hereditary angioedemaSource 10.

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Eaton Corporation Acquires Boyd Corporation for $9.5 Billion

Eaton completed a $9.5 billion acquisition of Boyd Corporation to enhance thermal management and environmental sealing capabilities, supporting Eaton’s focus on electrification, energy efficiency, and industrial automation technologiesSource 2.

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Aquarian Holdings Acquires Brighthouse Financial for $4.1 Billion

Aquarian Holdings agreed to acquire Brighthouse Financial to broaden its financial services portfolio. The $4.1 billion deal strengthens Aquarian's asset management and product distribution capabilities, marking one of the largest insurance transactions in 2025Source 2.

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