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Glencore pursues possible $200–260 billion mega‑merger with Rio Tinto
Commodities giant **Glencore** is pushing a proposed **$200–260 billion merger with Rio Tinto** aimed at creating the world’s largest mining group focused on energy‑transition metals like copper and cobalt. Such a deal would significantly reshape the global mining landscape, but faces major **regulatory, ESG, and competition** hurdles, and could trigger rival consolidation moves from competitors such as BHP.
Merck lines up over $40 billion in oncology M&A amid Keytruda patent cliff
Pharma major **Merck** is pursuing a multi‑pronged M&A strategy, including a **$41.2 billion 2026 deal program** and talks to buy **Revolution Medicines for about $30 billion** to bolster its oncology pipeline ahead of Keytruda’s patent expiry. The company has already agreed to acquire Cidara and is targeting RAS(ON) inhibitor assets, underscoring continued **biotech consolidation** in oncology.
CrowdStrike expands via $740 million acquisition of SGNL for AI identity security
Cybersecurity firm **CrowdStrike** has announced a roughly **$740 million acquisition of SGNL**, strengthening its AI‑driven identity threat protection portfolio. The deal is expected to boost CrowdStrike’s identity management revenue to about **$435 million by Q2 2026**, reflecting broader **sector consolidation in cybersecurity** and the centrality of AI in defending corporate networks.
Hillenbrand shareholders approve buyout by Lone Star Funds affiliate
Shareholders of industrial company **Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI)** have approved a **merger agreement** for the firm to be acquired by an affiliate of private‑equity group **Lone Star Funds**. At a special meeting where about **83.6% of shares** were represented, investors backed the merger, related executive compensation, and an adjournment proposal, clearing a key hurdle for the **take‑private transaction**.
UWM Holdings to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp in $1.3 billion all‑stock deal
Mortgage giant **UWM Holdings** has unveiled plans to acquire **Two Harbors Investment Corp** in an **all‑stock transaction valued at about $1.3 billion**. Two Harbors’ shareholders are set to receive a roughly **21% premium** over the company’s average stock price, while the buyer aims to deepen servicing capacity and market share; Two Harbors will maintain its **$0.34 quarterly dividend** during the process.
Record wave of $10 billion‑plus mega‑deals sets tone for 2026 M&A market
After a resurgence in 2025, global dealmakers are expecting **another strong year for mega‑deals** in 2026, with **68 transactions above $10 billion** recorded last year. Investment banks report that easing financing conditions and strategic pressure to scale in sectors like technology, healthcare, and energy are driving boards toward **large, transformational mergers and acquisitions**.
Proposed multi‑party acquisition reshapes future of Warner Bros. Discovery
A complex **proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery**, valued at around **$108.4 billion as of January 8, 2026**, is under discussion involving different buying structures. Plans contemplate a **partial acquisition by Netflix and a full acquisition by Paramount Skydance**, which would radically alter the **global media and streaming** competitive landscape if approved by regulators.
Travel and tourism corporates face ‘reckoning’ over green fees and decarbonisation costs
Global **travel and tourism companies** are grappling with the financial and political implications of decarbonisation measures, including new **green fees, cruise taxes, and levies** that affect operating models. Cases from Hawaii and New Zealand show legal and reputational risks over how environmental charges are implemented and used, while major investors like BP and Corteva pour capital into sustainable fuel feedstocks, raising questions over who ultimately bears the **transition costs**.
Energy transition and climate policy shifts increase risk for energy and insurance firms
Corporate exposure to climate and policy risk is rising as the **US government withdraws from key UN climate bodies**, even as climate‑related damage and insurance litigation surge. Insurers, energy producers, and heavy industry face growing **legal liabilities and transition uncertainty**, while Europe and China continue to push industrial decarbonisation through initiatives such as zero‑carbon industry events and energy‑efficiency campaigns.
Vietnam, Japan and other Asian markets bet on infrastructure and business travel rebound
Corporates in **Vietnam’s infrastructure and construction sectors** are targeting **double‑digit growth** tied to large‑scale transport and tourism projects, banking on continued investor and visitor inflows. In **Japan**, airlines, hotels, and service companies report a strong comeback in **high‑yield business travel**, which had lagged leisure tourism since the pandemic, improving revenue mix and corporate travel demand outlook.
Financial and regional banks continue consolidation via community bank acquisitions
Recent US bank M&A data show ongoing **consolidation among regional and community banks**, such as **Heritage Financial’s acquisition of Olympic Bancorp** announced in late 2025. These transactions are driven by the need to **gain scale, spread compliance costs, and enhance digital capabilities**, trends that are expected to persist in 2026 as margins stay pressured.