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📅February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
February 18, 2026 sees major M&A activity with Danaher acquiring Masimo, Organigram expanding into German cannabis market, and Nuveen's $13.4B Schroders deal advancing.
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Danaher To Acquire Masimo Corporation

Danaher has announced the acquisition of Masimo Corporation in a significant healthcare technology dealSource 10. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory conditions and clearancesSource 10.

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Organigram Announces €113 Million Acquisition of Sanity Group

Organigram Global Inc. has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Sanity Group GmbH, a leading German cannabis company, in a deal valued up to €250 millionSource 6. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 and will expand Organigram's presence in Germany's medical cannabis marketSource 6.

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Nuveen Recommended to Acquire Schroders for $13.4 Billion

Nuveen has made a recommended all-cash acquisition offer for Schroders valued at $13.4 billionSource 4. This represents one of the largest financial advisory deals announced in February 2026Source 4.

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Cencora and Covetrus Announce MWI Animal Health Merger

Cencora and Covetrus have entered into a definitive agreement for Covetrus and MWI Animal Health to merge, creating a comprehensive animal health platformSource 7. The combined company will offer integrated animal health technology and servicesSource 7.

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IHS Towers Proposes $6.2 Billion Sale to MTN Group Limited

IHS Holding Limited (IHS Towers) has announced a merger agreement to be acquired by MTN Group Limited at $8.50 per ordinary share in an all-cash transactionSource 7. The deal values IHS Towers at an enterprise value of approximately $6.2 billionSource 7.

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation Agrees to Saltchuk Resources Acquisition

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) entered a merger agreement on February 11, 2026, to be acquired by Saltchuk Resources, Inc. in an all-cash transactionSource 2. This marks significant consolidation in the dredging and marine construction sectorSource 2.

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Portland General Electric Reports Q4 2025 Earnings Miss

Portland General Electric Company (POR) experienced a 2.7% stock decline after reporting fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $0.47 per share, significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per shareSource 1. The earnings miss reflects operational challenges for the utility companySource 1.

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Ovintiv Announces Agreement to Sell Anadarko Assets

Ovintiv has announced an agreement to sell its Anadarko assets, with the transaction expected to close early in the second quarter of 2026Source 11. Wells Fargo is serving as the financial advisor for this strategic divestitureSource 11.

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Organigram-Sanity Acquisition Includes Substantial Earnout Provisions

In Organigram's acquisition of Sanity Group, the deal structure includes upfront consideration with additional earnout provisions potentially reaching up to €250 million totalSource 6. Shareholders may receive upfront cash and share consideration plus contingent payments based on future performanceSource 6.

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M&A Activity Slows in Early 2026 Despite Strong Q4 2025

M&A is off to a slower start in 2026 compared to the strong end of 2025, with deal value and deal count falling in all sectors in January compared to DecemberSource 9. The year-over-year trend was similar except for U.S. strategic M&A, which saw modest growth compared to January 2025Source 9.