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Global M&A Hits $4.5 Trillion in 2025, Second-Highest Year Ever
Global mergers and acquisitions reached approximately $4.5 trillion in 2025, up 40% year-over-year, fueled by ambitious deals in tech, AI, and infrastructure amid favorable regulations and rate cuts. Blockbuster transactions include Netflix's purchase of Warner Bros., Union Pacific's $80B acquisition of Norfolk Southern, and OpenAI's major investments from SoftBank, Nvidia, and Disney.
Experts anticipate a multi-year window for big deals as liquidity improves.
Paramount Skydance Launches Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance Corp. made a hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery from Netflix, highlighting themes of transformative tie-ups and Middle East investment flows. This $100B cliffhanger caps a banner M&A year influenced by President Trump's policies.
Dealmakers are optimistic about continued activity into year-end.
ING Advances €1.1 Billion Share Buyback Programme
ING announced progress on its €1.1 billion share buyback, repurchasing 2,017,765 shares as part of the program launched October 30, 2025. The buyback reflects confidence in the bank's financial position on December 16, 2025.
This supports shareholder value amid market conditions.
Baker Tilly to Acquire Florida's Berkowitz Pollack Brant
Baker Tilly plans to acquire Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, one of Florida's largest accounting firms, to expand its Southeast and East Coast presence. The deal strengthens Baker Tilly's advisory capabilities in the region.
Announcement made public on December 15, 2025.
Bass, Berry & Sims Wins Three M&A Atlas Awards 2025
Bass, Berry & Sims received awards for Cross Border M&A Deal of the Year (Hibbett acquisition by JD Sports for $1.1B), U.S. Buyout Deal of the Year (LFM Capital's Tuttle acquisition), and Financial Tech Deal of the Year (i3 Verticals sale for $440M). The honors were presented at the Global M&A Network event on December 9, 2025.
Firm ranked highly in healthcare PE and U.S. M&A by PitchBook.
Union Pacific Acquires Norfolk Southern for Over $80 Billion
Union Pacific Corp. acquired rival Norfolk Southern Corp. for more than $80 billion including debt, marking one of 2025's largest deals. This railroad consolidation exemplifies aggressive M&A in infrastructure.
It contributes to the year's record transaction values.
Electronic Arts Subject to Record Leveraged Buyout
Video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. underwent the largest leveraged buyout of 2025, reshaping the gaming sector amid tech M&A boom. The deal underscores high valuations in entertainment software.
Part of broader $4.5T global M&A haul.
Anglo American Takes Over Teck Resources in Mining Reshape
Anglo American Plc. acquired Teck Resources Ltd., a major move to restructure global mining operations. This blockbuster deal highlights resource sector consolidation.
Included among 2025's top transactions over $30B.
Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. II Upsizes IPO Pricing
Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. II announced upsized pricing for its IPO, with units listing on Nasdaq under 'CRANU' starting December 16, 2025. The SPAC aims to pursue business combinations in target sectors.
Reflects ongoing activity in acquisition vehicles.
Alphabet Acquires Wiz for $32 Billion in AI Cybersecurity Push
Google parent Alphabet Inc. bought cybersecurity startup Wiz Inc. for $32 billion to enhance AI-era safeguards for customers. This tech sector deal set a record for the industry in 2025.
Part of AI-driven M&A surge.
US Government Takes 10% Stake in Intel to Boost Chip Manufacturing
The US government acquired a roughly 10% stake in Intel Corp. to revitalize the company and support domestic semiconductor production. This unconventional move occurred over the summer of 2025.
Aligns with national tech infrastructure goals.
Robinhood Crypto Division Reports Strong Growth and User Activity
Robinhood's crypto GM Johann Kerbrat highlighted increased user buying and transfers to DeFi, signaling network activity despite mixed correlation with shares. The platform sees triple-digit share gains for the second year.
Focus on essential crypto infrastructure.