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Paramount Finalizes $110 Billion Deal to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion in enterprise value, paying $31 per share in cash, backed by $54 billion debt and $47 billion equity from Ellison Family and RedBird Capital. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, expects $6 billion in synergies from tech integration and efficiencies, closing in Q3 2026 pending approvals. Paramount outbid Netflix after its withdrawal.
Santander Bolsters US Presence with $12.2bn Webster Bank Deal
Santander has acquired Webster Bank in a $12.2 billion deal to strengthen its US operations. This fintech M&A is among February 2026's top stories. The acquisition enhances Santander's footprint in the American banking sector.
Schroders Joins Nuveen in Landmark £9.9bn Deal
Schroders and Nuveen have merged in a £9.9 billion landmark fintech deal highlighted as a top February M&A story. The transaction underscores consolidation in asset management. It positions the combined entity for greater market influence.
YouTuber MrBeast Acquires Financial Services App Step
MrBeast, via Beast Industries, has acquired the financial services app Step in a notable fintech M&A. This deal marks celebrity entry into fintech space. It expands MrBeast's ventures beyond content creation.
Brink’s to Acquire NCR Atleos for $6.6bn
Brink’s Company announced a $6.6 billion acquisition of NCR Atleos, a key fintech M&A in February 2026. The deal bolsters Brink’s in cash management and automation services. It reflects ongoing consolidation in financial tech hardware.
NatWest Seals £2.7bn Deal for Evelyn Partners
NatWest acquired wealth manager Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion to expand in wealth management. This is one of February's top fintech M&A stories. The move supports NatWest's growth in high-net-worth services.
Private Equity Firms Accelerate Autism Care Acquisitions
In January 2026, General Atlantic via ACES ABA acquired Ally Pediatric Therapy; Aquitaine Capital bought KidsChoice; and Renovus Capital took Autism ETC. This continues a spree with over 500 US centers acquired in the past decade. Post-acquisition changes include service cuts at Ally.
Private Equity Rolls Up Medical and Dental Practices
January saw PE firms acquire 21 outpatient medical practices across specialties and 19 dental practices. Mosaic Health's Millennium Physician Group added eight primary care sites serving 37,000 patients in Florida. This persists despite state curbs on corporate medicine.
Oil & Gas Firms Embracing M&A See 130% Higher Shareholder Returns
Bain's 2026 M&A Report shows frequent acquirers in oil and gas achieved 130% higher total shareholder returns from 2012-2022 vs. inactive peers. Serial acquirers maintain target lists and use AI for diligence amid rising multiples.
They plan multi-deal synergies ahead.
Euronews Highlights Business in Latest Bulletin
Euronews' February 28, 2026 morning bulletin covers key business stories alongside world news. It features top European and global corporate developments. Viewers can catch updates on M&A and market moves.
Paramount-WBD Merger Promises Streaming Consolidation
The Paramount acquisition of WBD aims to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max, competing against Netflix with enhanced content and 30 annual theatrical films. Regulatory hurdles remain, but DOJ raised no objections. Synergies target $6B+ savings.