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Texas Instruments Acquires Silicon Laboratories for $7.5 Billion
Texas Instruments announced its largest acquisition in over a decade, buying Silicon Laboratories for $7.5B to bolster wireless connectivity and embedded systems for industrial automation and automotive uses. This deal signals heavy capital investment in manufacturing and consolidation trends.
Veris Residential to Be Acquired for $3.4 Billion by Affinius-Led Consortium
Veris Residential, a Northeast-focused multifamily REIT, agreed to an all-cash $19 per share deal valuing the enterprise at $3.4B, a 23.2% premium to its unaffected share price. The transaction follows a strategic review and is expected to close in Q2 2026, pending shareholder approval.
Veris canceled its earnings call due to the pending deal.
Gilead Sciences to Acquire Arcellx for $7.8 Billion
Gilead plans a cash tender offer and merger for Arcellx at $115 per share plus a $5 CVR, totaling up to $8.1B, after building an 11.5% stake. The deal, advised by Ropes & Gray, requires about $7.8B in cash and has support from major shareholders.
It aims to expand Gilead's biotechnology capabilities.
Platinum Equity Sells Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT for $6.6 Billion
Private equity firm Platinum Equity exited waste-management company Urbaser in a $6.6B deal to Blackstone and EQT, highlighting appetite for infrastructure services. The transaction underscores confidence in urban infrastructure-linked sectors.
It reflects ongoing consolidation in industrial markets.
QXO Acquires Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion
QXO expanded its building materials presence with the $2.25B acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners, building a national platform in construction distribution. This follows major deals like Home Depot's $18B SRS purchase in 2024.
It indicates accelerating consolidation in the sector.
IQM Quantum Computers to Go Public via $1.8B SPAC Merger
Finnish quantum computing firm IQM agreed to merge with Real Asset Acquisition Corp (RAAQ) at a $1.8B pre-money valuation, providing over $450M in cash. The deal will list IQM's ADS on a major U.S. exchange to fund fault-tolerant quantum development.
Both boards unanimously approved, pending shareholder vote.
Tidewater Announces All-Cash Acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore
Offshore services firm Tidewater revealed plans to acquire Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore in an all-cash deal, expanding its operations. The transaction was announced recently via Business Wire.
Details on value were not specified in reports.
Markets React to Supreme Court Striking Down Trump Tariffs
U.S. futures slipped with S&P 500 down 0.2-0.3%, Europe and Asia mixed after the Supreme Court nixed most Trump tariffs, causing stock sell-offs. Dollar weakened, oil dipped, amid complex fallout expectations.
Hong Kong surged 2.5%, while Australia fell 0.6%.
Private Equity M&A Booms with Megadeals in 2025
Global private equity saw a surge in M&A, with 13 deals over $10B totaling $274B, including Electronic Arts at $56.6B and others like Aligned Data Centers. Improved economics and AI drove the activity, concentrated in the U.S.
2026 outlook predicts continued traction.
Chemicals Sector Sees Major M&A: Borealis-Borouge, AkzoNobel-Axalta
Top chemicals deals include Borealis–Borouge, AkzoNobel–Axalta, OMV/ADNOC's NOVA Chemicals, and Berkshire Hathaway's OxyChem acquisition. These four transactions dominated the 2026 executive M&A report.
They highlight consolidation in the industry.
FedEx Breaks Ground on Navi Mumbai Air Cargo Hub
FedEx started construction on a 300,000 sq ft cargo hub at the $2B Navi Mumbai International Airport to connect India to Asia, Europe, and U.S. The facility strengthens Western India's trade corridor using multi-modal infrastructure.
It reflects global airport infrastructure expansions.
AENA Faces Airline Backlash Over Proposed Airport Fee Hikes
Spanish operator AENA proposed a 3.8% annual fee increase, rejected by IATA for underestimating traffic and earning excessive returns. IATA calls for a 4.9% cut to boost Spain's competitiveness.
Bidding ongoing for passenger boarding bridges at other airports.