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đź“…March 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Major corporate developments include multiple mergers like GN Store Nord's hearing business sale, Public Storage's acquisition, and tech SPAC deals amid M&A surge and earnings season.
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GN Store Nord Sells Hearing Business to Amplifon for DKK 17.0 Billion

GN Store Nord A/S agreed to sell its Hearing business to Amplifon S.p.A. for DKK 17.0 billion on March 16, 2026. The deal includes fairness opinions from J.P. Morgan confirming financial fairness, with GN updating 2026 guidance to 2-8% organic revenue growth excluding the unit.Source 10 This positions GN as a focused technology company in Enterprise and Gaming.

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Public Storage to Acquire National Storage Affiliates

Public Storage announced plans to acquire National Storage Affiliates on March 16, 2026, creating significant value for stakeholders. The deal aims to consolidate the self-storage sector amid ongoing M&A activity.Source 12 Details on terms were highlighted in the press release.

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TWO Adjourns Special Meeting for Merger with UWM Holdings

Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO) adjourned its special stockholder meeting to March 24, 2026, to allow more voting on its all-stock merger with UWM Holdings Corporation. Shareholders receive 2.3328 UWMC shares per TWO share, pending approvals.Source 4 The proxy was mailed in February 2026.

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Signing Day Sports and BlockchAIn Complete Business Combination

BlockchAIn Inc. (AIB) completed its business combination with Signing Day Sports and One Blockchain LLC, set to trade on NYSE American at 9:30 a.m. EDT on March 17, 2026. The entity focuses on AI and high-performance computing digital infrastructure.Source 8 CEO Jerry Tang emphasized growth strategy execution.

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New Providence Acquisition III to Merge with Abra in $750M Deal

New Providence Acquisition III signed a business combination agreement to merge with Abra Financial Holdings in a $750 million stock deal, including domestication to Delaware. The SPAC merger advances Abra's public listing plans.Source 6 Transaction details were announced recently.

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M&A Activity Surges with Megadeals in February 2026

M&A saw big increases in deal value globally and in the U.S. in February, driven by strategic and sponsor deals despite fewer counts. Megadeals played a key role amid life sciences and energy sector activity.Source 2 Trends continue into March.

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Virbac and Others in Corporate Earnings Calendar for March 17

MarketScreener lists Virbac, Vinci, Kering, and Elis among key companies reporting earnings on March 17, 2026. Virbac recently beat 2025 targets and raised 2026 outlook.Source 1 Paris stocks in focus tomorrow.

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Parex to Acquire Frontera Energy’s Colombian E&P Assets

Parex announced acquisition of Frontera Energy’s Colombian exploration and production assets as part of ongoing energy M&A. This fits into broader sector consolidation trends.Source 2 Deal supports energy security shifts.

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USTR Outlines 2026 Trade Policy Agenda with Section 301 Probes

U.S. Trade Representative released its 2026 agenda focusing on supply chain resilience, USMCA revisions, and China compliance, with Section 301 investigations open for comments March 17-April 15. Public hearing set for May 5.Source 9 Emphasizes industrial base strengthening.

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Man Group Highlights Gulf Conflict Impact on Energy Markets

Man Investments notes oil over $100 and gold surges due to Gulf conflict, accelerating energy security shifts and U.S. dollar challenges. U.S. benefits as exporter but faces inflation.Source 7 Regional inflation effects nuanced.

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Public Storage Acquisition Creates Self-Storage Giant

The Public Storage deal for National Storage Affiliates promises enhanced scale and stakeholder value in a competitive market. Announced March 16, it underscores M&A momentum.Source 12 Operational synergies expected.

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TWO-UWMC Merger Advances with Adjourned Vote

TWO's merger with UWMC, an all-stock transaction, nears completion pending March 24 reconvened vote. Fixed exchange ratio set at 2.3328 shares.Source 4 Regulatory approvals ongoing.