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Alphabet Launches Global Bond Spree for AI Funding
Alphabet is raising $20 billion through global bonds, including tech's first 100-year bond since the dot-com era, to finance unprecedented AI spending and capex plans. The company pitched investors in Switzerland and the U.K. as part of its aggressive push in AI infrastructure.
This move highlights tech giants ramping up investments amid market rallies.
Boston Scientific Acquires Penumbra for $14.56 Billion
Boston Scientific announced the $14.56 billion acquisition of Penumbra on Jan. 15, marking the only $10B+ M&A deal in January 2026. The deal targets high-growth vascular segments with Penumbra's thrombectomy products for conditions like stroke and aneurysms.
It ranks as the seventh-largest healthcare M&A over $10B since 2022.
Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet’s and Spin Off Global Coffee Co.
Keurig Dr Pepper agreed to buy JDE Peet’s for €15.7 billion, a 33% premium, creating a global coffee leader with ~$16B sales. Post-acquisition, KDP plans to spin off Global Coffee Co. as a pure-play entity in H1 2026.
The deal combines KDP’s single-serve platform with JDE’s portfolio across 100+ markets.
Kraft Heinz Approves Tax-Free Spin-Off into Two Companies
Kraft Heinz's board approved splitting into Global Taste Elevation Co. (~$15.4B sales, Heinz brands) and North American Grocery Co. (~$10.4B sales, Oscar Mayer). The tax-free spin-off aims to unlock value in distinct portfolios.
CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera will lead the grocery entity.
Submer Acquires Radian Arc for Full-Stack AI Infrastructure
Submer announced acquisition of Radian Arc, an IaaS provider for sovereign GPU cloud services, to complete its AI infrastructure stack. The deal integrates Radian’s edge compute with Submer’s NVIDIA Cloud Partner platform InferX.
Announced Feb 9, it expands Submer’s offerings from core datacenters to edge.
Beast Industries Acquires Step to Enter Financial Services
Beast Industries, a creator platform, acquired fintech Step to add financial literacy and money management tools. The move leverages Step’s tech with Beast’s audience for broader fintech reach.
Announced Feb 9, it marks expansion into financial services.
CapVest in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Majority Stake in TSG
CapVest Partners entered exclusive discussions to buy a majority stake in TSG, a European leader in energy infrastructure services. TSG operates in over 30 countries with technical services for critical energy.
Deal announced Feb 10, involving HLD.
Agellus Capital Completes Acquisition of Crux Consulting
Agellus Capital acquired Crux Consulting, expanding its fire and life safety platform nationally. The deal strengthens Agellus’s acquisition strategy in safety services.
Announced Feb 10.
Kingswood Capital to Acquire Coveris’ Paper Unit, Rebrands as Paragon
Kingswood Capital Management entered a definitive agreement to acquire Coveris’ paper unit, rebranding it Paragon Print and Packaging. This bolsters Kingswood’s packaging portfolio.
Recent announcement amid M&A surge.
Town Lane Acquires ShopOne Centers Retail Platform
Town Lane announced acquisition of ShopOne Centers’ retail platform and investment in a 27-asset grocery-anchored portfolio. The deal enhances Town Lane’s retail real estate holdings.
Part of ongoing consolidation in retail.
Financial Institutions M&A Uptick Continues into 2026
Financial services announced over 2,000 deals in 2025, with 2026 showing resurgence driven by tech acquisitions and scale needs. Banks and insurers target fintech for AI and digital capabilities amid regulatory shifts.
Experts predict acceleration due to private equity dry powder.
M&A Soft Start for $10B+ Deals in 2026 After 2025 Surge
January 2026 saw only one $10B+ deal, the lowest since August 2024, following a 2025 surge. Healthcare led recent large transactions, including Abbott’s $22.54B Exact Sciences buy.
Activity expected to rise with economic stabilization.