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CPP Investments and Goodman Launch A$14 Billion European Data Centre Partnership
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) signed an agreement with Goodman Group for a A$14 billion (€8 billion) European data center venture targeting Tier 1 markets like FLAP. The partnership leverages Goodman's development expertise and CPP's digital infrastructure know-how, with phased settlement by March 2026.
This expands their 2009 collaboration across multiple regions.
Google Plans $32 Billion Acquisition of Cloud Security Firm Wiz
Google's proposed $32 billion purchase of Wiz tops the list of 2025's biggest tech M&A deals, aiming to bolster cloud security capabilities. HPE completed its $13.4 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks earlier this year.
These deals reflect established firms acquiring AI and security startups to enhance portfolios.
Heritage Commerce Corp to Merge with CVB Financial Corp in $811 Million Deal
Heritage Commerce Corp will merge into CVB Financial Corp's Citizens Business Bank in an all-stock transaction valued at $811 million, or $13.00 per HTBK share. The combined entity will have $22 billion in assets and over 75 branches in California.
A conference call was held on December 17, 2025, to discuss details.
Fulgent Genetics Acquires Bako Diagnostics and StrataDx
Fulgent Genetics entered agreements to acquire assets of pathology labs Bako Diagnostics in Georgia and StrataDx in Massachusetts. This bolsters Fulgent's laboratory services in dermatopathology and related fields.
The deals were announced on December 22, 2025.
TPG to Acquire Majority Stake in Utility Management Platform Conservice
TPG signed a deal to buy a majority stake in Conservice, a key player in utility management for property sectors, via its TPG Capital platform. Advent International will remain a partner post-acquisition.
Announcement made on December 22, 2025.
Clearwater Analytics Acquired for $8.4 Billion by Permira-Led Investor Group
An investor group led by Permira and Warburg Pincus will acquire Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 billion, approved by a special committee of independent directors. The deal, announced December 21, 2025, expects closure in H1 2026 pending approvals.
Kirkland & Ellis advised Clearwater on the transaction.
Harbour Energy Acquires LLOG Exploration for $3.2 Billion
Harbour Energy agreed to purchase LLOG Exploration Company LLC from LLOG Holdings for $3.2 billion, enhancing its U.S. Gulf of Mexico portfolio. This strategic move strengthens Harbour's exploration assets.
Details announced recently.
Cintas Proposes $275 Per Share Cash Acquisition of UniFirst
Cintas proposed acquiring UniFirst for $275.00 per share in cash, a 64% premium to UniFirst's 90-day average as of December 11, 2025. The deal targets uniform rental and facility services expansion.
Proposal issued on December 22, 2025.
Actively Managed ETFs Reach Record $1.86 Trillion in Assets
Global assets in actively managed ETFs hit a record US$1.86 trillion by end-November 2025, with 68 straight months of inflows. Dimensional leads with $250 billion (13.4% share), followed by JP Morgan and iShares.
ETFGI reported this on December 23, 2025.
Ford Motor Announces $19.5 Billion Write-Down on EV Models
Ford revealed a $19.5 billion write-down linked to discontinuing EVs like F-150 Lightning, shifting to hybrids with gasoline generators for better range. This follows trends like Scout Motors' range extenders.
News covered on December 23, 2025.
Maridea Wealth Acquires Hyperion Accounting Group to Launch Tax Unit
Maridea Wealth is acquiring Hyperion Accounting Group to establish a Tax & Business Services unit, expanding its financial platform. David Papotta joins as Director.
Announced December 22, 2025.
Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike Lead Cybersecurity M&A Wave
Cybersecurity leaders like Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike pursued multiple 2025 deals, including CrowdStrike's buys of Onum and Pangea. Other moves include Proofpoint's $1.8B Hornetsecurity acquisition and Sophos' $859M Secureworks deal.
Trends show AI security focus.