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📅December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major 2025 corporate M&A deals dominate headlines, including Google's $32B Wiz acquisition, Loar Holdings' LMB purchase, and fintech consolidations amid AI and energy shifts.Source 1Source 2Source 4Source 6Source 8
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iMini AI Integrates Kling 2.5 Turbo and Wan 2.6 for Advanced Video Creation

iMini AI announced expansion of its global AI video creation platform by integrating Kling 2.5 Turbo and Wan 2.6 models. The update enhances capabilities for users worldwide, positioning the company as a leader in AI content tools. This move was revealed on December 26, 2025.Source 1

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Loar Holdings Completes €367M Acquisition of LMB Fans & Motors

Loar Holdings Inc. finalized its purchase of LMB Fans & Motors for €367 million plus debt assumption after French regulatory clearance. LMB is expected to add $60M in revenue and $30M in Adjusted EBITDA for 2026. CEO Dirkson Charles highlighted synergies in niche aerospace capabilities.Source 8

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Google Acquires Wiz for $32 Billion in Major Tech Security Deal

Alphabet's Google acquired cloud security firm Wiz for $32 billion, one of 2025's largest tech deals, bolstering its cybersecurity against AWS and Azure rivals. The move strengthens Alphabet's cloud offerings amid intensifying competition.Source 2

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Netflix Proposes $82.7B Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Assets

Netflix proposed buying Warner Bros. Discovery’s core studio and streaming businesses for about $82.7 billion. The deal could reshape Hollywood by merging Netflix's distribution with Warner's franchises and HBO platforms, pending regulatory approval.Source 2

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IBM Agrees to $11B Purchase of Confluent for AI Data Strategy

IBM agreed to acquire Confluent for $11 billion to enhance real-time data and hybrid cloud platforms critical for AI transformation. This reflects the growing importance of data pipelines in enterprise competition.Source 2

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Global Payments Acquires Worldpay for $24.25 Billion in Fintech Mega-Deal

Global Payments' $24.25 billion acquisition of Worldpay topped 2025 fintech M&A, focusing on merchant payment infrastructure as a key profit driver. The deal redrew competitive boundaries in global finance.Source 4

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Fifth Third Bank Merges with Comerica in $10.9B Deal

Fifth Third Bancorp's $10.9 billion all-stock merger with Comerica creates a major U.S. banking powerhouse targeting high-growth states. It leads 2025's rebound in bank M&A activity.Source 4Source 6

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HSBC Gains Full Ownership of Hang Seng Bank for $13.6 Billion

HSBC completed a $13.6 billion deal for full control of Hang Seng Bank, enhancing governance in Asia-Pacific. This consolidation strengthens its regional operations.Source 4

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CyberArk Sold to Palo Alto Networks in $25B Boston Tech Deal

Boston tech M&A reached $40B in 2025, led by CyberArk's $25B sale to Palo Alto Networks and Aspen Technology's $7.2B transaction. These deals highlight robust activity in cybersecurity and software.Source 10

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Constellation Energy Acquires Calpine for $16.4B in Power Sector Consolidation

Constellation Energy's $16.4 billion purchase of Calpine forms one of the U.S.'s largest diversified power producers. The deal addresses energy needs tied to AI data centers.Source 2

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Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema Merge to Form JioHotstar in India

India's media landscape shifted with the Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema merger into JioHotstar, dominating streaming, sports rights, and ads in a fast-growing market.Source 2

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Santander Acquires TSB for £2.65B in UK Banking Consolidation

Spanish bank Santander bought UK retailer TSB for £2.65 billion in cash, signaling aggressive consolidation in retail banking.Source 4