Latest Corporate News
MetLife Investment Management Completes Acquisition of PineBridge Investments
MetLife Investment Management has finalized its purchase of PineBridge Investments from Pacific Century Group, creating a combined entity managing $734.7 billion in assets. The deal, valued at up to $1.2 billion and announced in December 2024, excludes PineBridge’s private equity and China JV, with over half of assets from non-US investors.
Brian Funk will lead the new senior leadership team.
Mandarin Oriental Clears Final Hurdle for Jardine Matheson Takeover
Mandarin Oriental has completed the $925 million sale of One Causeway Bay property to Alibaba and Ant Group affiliates, satisfying the last major condition for its acquisition by Jardine Strategic. Jardine will acquire remaining shares via a Bermuda scheme, with court hearing on January 15 and effectiveness by January 19.
Proceeds fund a 60-cent special dividend payable January 22.
Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery Merger Approved by Shareholders
Robex shareholders voted 94.54% in favor of merger with Predictive Discovery, combining Kiniero and Bankan gold projects into a leading West African producer. Robex holders receive 7.86 Predictive shares per share, owning 46.5% post-merger; completion expected Q1 2026 after Quebec court approval on January 13.
The deal follows Kiniero’s first gold pour on December 21.
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Halda Therapeutics
Johnson & Johnson has acquired Halda Therapeutics, adding clinical-stage prostate cancer therapy HLD-0915 to its portfolio. The deal builds on J&J's two decades of innovation in the space.
Details on valuation were not disclosed.
Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn) to Release December Revenue Data
Taiwanese tech giant Hon Hai (Foxconn), key iPhone assembler, will publish monthly December revenue on January 5. Investors watch for year-on-year growth as a gauge of holiday electronics demand.
Strong sales signal success for gadget makers; weak data may pressure sector stocks.
Bain Capital Launches Tender Offer for 56.4% Stake in Echo Marketing
Bain Capital initiated a tender offer on January 1, 2026, to acquire 56.4% of Echo Marketing, parent of Andar. The move targets expansion in the company's sector.
Further details on terms pending.
Cazaly Resources Sells Romano Gold Project to Dundas Minerals
Cazaly Resources agreed to sell its Romano Gold Project in Western Australia to Dundas Minerals for $500,000 in cash and shares, retaining 20% interest. The deal allows Cazaly to focus on Goongarrie while gaining value from the non-core asset.
Dundas gains exposure to an underexplored region.
Consumer Tech Market to Flatten in 2026 with Shift to Europe and MEA
Global consumer tech growth resets to -0.4% YoY in 2026 as demand shifts to Europe and Middle East/Africa. Small domestic appliances and IT drive gains, while telecom and consumer electronics soften.
Regional demand changes reshape the landscape.
HVO Recursion Diversifies via Acquisitions of CRS and Cryostore
Health Ventures One (HVO) pursued aggressive M&A, acquiring German CRS clinical research and London’s Cryostore biobank services. CRS signed £5m+ contracts since September, on track to be earnings accretive in 2026.
HVO trades at 7p with ÂŁ50.7m market cap.
Supreme Acquires Household Brands Typhoo Tea, Clearly Drinks, SlimFast
Retail firm Supreme (AIM:SUP) boosted revenue channels with acquisitions of Typhoo Tea, Clearly Drinks, and SlimFast in 2025. The vertically integrated model covers manufacturing, branding, and distribution of consumer products.
Strong 2025 trading supports growth into 2026.
Roadside Realisation Acquires Gardner Retail Petrol Stations
ROAD completed ÂŁ17.8m acquisition of six premium petrol forecourts in Southwest England from Gardner Retail. The deal enhances competitive positioning in modern roadside retail.
It marks the start of building a high-quality portfolio.
No Major S&P 500 or Global Index Earnings on January 5
Corporate reporting calendar is calm with no Q4 2025 earnings from S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, or MOEX firms. Investors focus on macro data like Japan/China PMIs, Turkey CPI, Eurozone sentiment, and US ISM manufacturing.
Signals will shape early 2026 market sentiment.