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Verizon and Frontier Receive All Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition
Verizon Communications Inc. and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. announced they have secured all required regulatory approvals, including from California on January 15, 2026, paving the way to close the deal on January 20, 2026. The transaction will expand fiber access to nearly 30 million homes and businesses, accelerating Verizonās mobility and broadband strategy.
Best mobile and home offers are expected post-closing.
Talen Energy to Acquire $3.45B in Natural Gas Assets
Talen Energy Corporation agreed to purchase the Waterford Energy Center, Darby Generating Station, and Lawrenceburg Power Plant from Energy Capital Partners for $3.45 billion, including $2.55 billion cash and $900 million in stock. This adds 2.6 gigawatts of capacity, expanding Talenās presence in the western PJM market.
The deal is expected to close mid-2026, subject to customary conditions.
Wall Street Banks Eye Busy 2026 for M&A and IPOs
Investment bankers anticipate robust M&A and IPO activity in 2026 after global banking revenues topped $100 billion in 2025, with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reporting sharp fee increases. High-profile IPO candidates include OpenAI, SpaceX, and Cerebras amid a permissive antitrust environment.
Mega deals like Electronic Artsā $55B take-private and Union Pacificās $85B bid highlight the trend.
Global M&A Value Hits $4.8 Trillion in 2025, Tech Leads 2026 Trends
Global M&A rose 41% to $4.8 trillion in 2025, the second-highest on record, with technology deals surging 66% to $1.08 trillion driven by AI and infrastructure. North America saw 52% growth to $2.65 trillion, Europe 24% to $1 trillion, and APAC 33%.
Tech and life sciences are poised to dominate selective 2026 activity.
Bank M&A Expected to Accelerate in 2026 Amid Regulatory Green Light
Bank mergers are set to surge in 2026, potentially doubling 2025ās 181 deals, as faster approvals reduce risks and competitive pressures mount. Midtier and regional banks will consolidate, creating a barbell industry structure, especially in states like Texas and Ohio.
Even Wells Fargo is considering acquisitions given regulator openness.
Dealmakerās Digest: Global Deal Value Up 59% Year-Over-Year in December
Aggregate global deal value in December 2025 reached $516 billion, up 7% from November and 59% year-over-year, with over 2,700 transactions. Strategic and sponsor buyers drove increases, with nearly 80 deals over $10 billion announced globally in 2025.
U.S. saw transformative transactions across sectors.
Trump Signs Executive Order on Critical Minerals Security
President Trump issued an executive order on January 15, 2026, emphasizing international cooperation to secure U.S. critical minerals supply chains dominated by China. The U.S. is fully import-dependent for 12 minerals and relies on imports for over half of 29 others.
It targets processed minerals to reduce vulnerabilities.
MPearlRock Acquires The Good Crisp Company
Gibson Dunn advised MPearlRock on its acquisition of The Good Crisp Company, which offers cleaner-label classic snacks. The deal expands MPearlRockās portfolio in the consumer goods sector.
Details on value and closing were not specified.
Beauty Sector Heats Up with Major 2025 M&A Deals
The beauty industry saw significant transactions in 2025, including Rhodeās $1 billion sale to E.l.f., Ulta Beautyās purchase of Space NK, and LāOrĆ©alās acquisition of Medik8. These deals signal hot M&A targets for 2026 in the sector.
Consolidation continues amid market growth.
St. Louis Reports Largest Mergers and Acquisitions of 2025
St. Louisā top 16 mergers and acquisitions were ranked by transaction value as of January 15, 2026, highlighting local corporate consolidation. The list reflects significant regional deal activity.
Specific deals were not detailed in summaries.
Chinese EV Maker NIO to Enter Australia and New Zealand
NIO plans to launch in Australia and New Zealand markets this year, expanding its global footprint amid EV competition. This follows Chinaās growing Pacific influence.
The move targets new consumer bases.
Saudi Arabia to Fully Open Capital Market to Global Investors
Saudi Arabia will open its capital market completely to global investors starting February 2026, boosting access to opportunities. This aims to attract more foreign investment.
It enhances market integration.