Latest Corporate News

📅December 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Major 2025 corporate moves include Mars’ giant food merger, multiple tech and networking acquisitions, key retail c-store consolidations, and significant industry investments.
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Mars Completes Historic Acquisition of Kellanova

Mars finalized its largest food merger since 2015 by acquiring Kellanova, creating a global snacking powerhouse with combined annual revenues of $36 billion, consolidating key food brands and expanding global market reachSource 8Source 12.

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WTW Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Newfront for $1.3 Billion

WTW, a leading global advisory company, announced a $1.3 billion deal to acquire Newfront, a top-40 U.S. broker combining specialty expertise and innovative technology. The transaction includes substantial cash and equity payments, enhancing WTW's client service capabilitiesSource 9.

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Azul Acquires Payara to Strengthen Enterprise Java Solutions

Azul, a key player in Java runtime technologies, acquired Payara to expand offerings in Jakarta EE-based applications and microservices, aiming to bolster developer capabilities for enterprise softwareSource 1.

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Cisco Completes Acquisitions of AI Firms EzDubs and NeuralFabric

Cisco acquired EzDubs, specializing in speech-to-speech translation AI software, and NeuralFabric, which offers a generative AI platform for domain-specific language models, consolidating its AI technology portfolioSource 2.

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AT&T Purchases Lumen’s Mass Markets Fiber Business for $5.75 Billion

AT&T acquired Lumen’s Mass Markets fiber assets, totaling approximately 1 million fiber subscribers and over 4 million locations, underscoring the strategic importance of fiber optics to manage AI-driven traffic increasesSource 2.

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IBM Finalizes $6.4 Billion Acquisition of HashiCorp

IBM completed the acquisition of HashiCorp, integrating its automation and security technology into IBM’s Red Hat, watsonx, and data security products to enhance IT automation solutions across cloud and on-premises environmentsSource 2.

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Couche-Tard and Sunoco Lead Major C-Store Mergers in 2025

Alimentation Couche-Tard closed a $1.6 billion acquisition of GetGo, adding 270 stores, while Sunoco completed a $9.1 billion acquisition of Parkland Corp., significantly expanding retail fuel and convenience store networks across North AmericaSource 4.

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Novo Nordisk Completes Acquisition of Akero Therapeutics

Novo Nordisk acquired Akero Therapeutics, advancing its pharmaceutical portfolio and pipeline in metabolic diseases, reinforcing its strategic position in healthcare innovationSource 11.

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Alcon Raises Acquisition Offer for STAAR Surgical Amid Shareholder Delays

Alcon increased its bid for STAAR Surgical to finalize ongoing merger negotiations, signaling progress amid shareholder debates and regulatory complexities in the medical devices sectorSource 10.

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Azure Holding Group Completes Oil Wells Acquisition in Permian Basin

Azure Holding Group completed a strategic acquisition involving Vision Oil and Gas and LDF Energy, increasing their producing and shut-in well count to 1,062 in the prolific West Texas Permian Basin regionSource 13.