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GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire RAPT Therapeutics
GSK plc announced a definitive agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics for $58.00 per share in cash via tender offer, expected to close in Q1 2026. The deal is subject to customary conditions including Hart-Scott-Rodino approval and majority shareholder tender. GSK will account for it as a business combination.
Calavo Growers to be Acquired by Mission Produce
Calavo Growers (NASDAQ: CVGW) agreed to a cash-and-stock merger with Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO) at $27.00 per share ($14.85 cash + 0.9790 Mission shares), valuing Calavo at $430 million enterprise value. Both boards approved; closure expected by August 2026 pending conditions. Cozen O'Connor represented Calavo.
D-Wave Quantum Completes Acquisition of Quantum Circuits
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) finalized its acquisition of all equity in Quantum Circuits, Inc. on January 20, 2026, per the January 6 merger agreement. The transaction involved subsidiaries Quest Acquisition Merger Sub I and II. Details filed with SEC.
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Amend Deal to All-Cash
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery modified their agreement to an all-cash transaction, announced January 20, 2026. This shifts from prior terms amid ongoing corporate strategies. Press release details available via investor relations.
Sydor Optics Acquires Vertex Optics for Expansion
Sydor Optics acquired Vertex Optics, its first acquisition, to boost precision optics capabilities ahead of a new 100,000 sq ft facility in Rochester by summer 2027. Both brands continue; serves aerospace, defense, and more. Workforce integrates 20 from Vertex.
Homeperf Acquires ORKYN's Enteral Nutrition Business
Private equity-backed Homeperf acquired ORKYN's entire enteral nutrition operations in France. Goodwin Law's Paris team advised on the deal. Enhances Homeperf's healthcare portfolio.
Ascend Platform Firms Announce New Mergers
Alpine Investors-backed Ascend saw two accounting and advisory firms on its platform complete mergers. Strengthens the platform's capabilities in the sector. Announced January 20, 2026.
Oak Hill Sells Metronet to T-Mobile, KKR JV
Oak Hill sold fiber-to-the-home provider Metronet to a T-Mobile and KKR joint venture. Part of recent mid-market M&A activity in telecom infrastructure. Enhances network capabilities.
Warburg Pincus, Berkshire Complete TRIUMPH Take-Private
Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners finalized the take-private of TRIUMPH, allowing independent operations. Among notable recent deals alongside Lockheed Martin and Duration Capital. Positions TRIUMPH for growth.
JMI-Backed Greenlight Guru Buys Enzyme
Greenlight Guru, backed by JMI Equity, acquired Enzyme, a quality management system for life sciences. Bolsters software offerings in regulated industries. Part of ongoing M&A trends.
IMF Improves 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.3%
The IMF raised its 2026 global economic growth forecast to 3.3%, up 0.2 points from prior estimates. Positive signal for corporate planning and investments. Reflects improving outlook.
PagerDuty Reportedly Explores Potential Sale
PagerDuty, IT incident management software provider, is reportedly considering a sale. Attracts interest amid tech M&A activity. Helps companies respond to outages quickly.