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📅December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major global corporate deals including Kimberly-Clark’s $48.7B acquisition of Kenvue, Baldwin and CAC's $1.03B merger, SPAC activity, and rising U.S. bankruptcies signal complex market conditions today.
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Kimberly-Clark Acquires Kenvue in $48.7 Billion Deal

Kimberly-Clark completed a $48.7 billion acquisition of Kenvue, consolidating its position as a global leader in personal care and consumer health, combining iconic brands for enhanced scale and innovation potential in marketing and supply chainSource 2.

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The Baldwin Group to Merge with CAC for $1.03 Billion

The Baldwin Group and CAC Group announced a $1.03 billion merger creating one of the largest independent insurance brokerages in the U.S., expecting pro forma 2026 revenue of $2 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $470 millionSource 6.

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SM Energy and Civitas Complete $12.8 Billion Merger

The merger of SM Energy and Civitas for $12.8 billion forms a major independent U.S. oil and gas producer with substantial Permian basin and DJ basin operations, aiming for increased output and efficiency in a consolidating shale marketSource 2.

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Clayton Dubilier & Rice Acquires Sealed Air for $10.3 Billion

Private equity firm CD&R takes packaging leader Sealed Air private in a $10.3 billion deal to accelerate operational improvements, digital transformation, and sustainability initiativesSource 2.

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Eaton Corporation Acquires Boyd Corporation for $9.5 Billion

Eaton's $9.5 billion acquisition of Boyd strengthens its thermal management and environmental sealing offerings, supporting expansion into EV systems and industrial automation marketsSource 2.

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Aquarian Holdings to Acquire Brighthouse Financial for $4.1 Billion

Aquarian Holdings announced a $4.1 billion acquisition of insurance provider Brighthouse Financial to broaden its financial services portfolio and enhance asset management capabilitiesSource 2.

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Israeli Battery Tech StoreDot to Merge with Andretti SPAC

StoreDot is merging with Andretti Acquisition Corp. II in an $800 million pre-money SPAC transaction, to form XFC Battery on Nasdaq featuring extreme fast-charging battery technologySource 4.

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Precision Aerospace and FACT II to Merge in $320 Million Deal

Precision Aerospace & Defense Group announced a $320 million pending merger with FACT II Acquisition Corp., aiming to fund growth, accelerate product development, and pursue strategic acquisitionsSource 10.

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Milken Institute 2025 MEA Summit Begins in Abu Dhabi

The Milken Institute 2025 Middle East and Africa Summit convenes global leaders to discuss urgent challenges like geopolitical instability and economic opportunity, featuring an AI and manufacturing innovation competition with $1 million grand prizeSource 5.

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U.S. Bankruptcy Filings Surge to 15-Year High Raising Recession Concerns

Bankruptcy filings in the U.S. have surged to their highest level in 15 years, surpassing levels seen during the 2020 crisis, raising alarms about potential economic recession risks amid complex corporate conditionsSource 11.

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