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Alphabet Launches Global Bond Spree for AI Funding
Alphabet is raising $20 billion through global bonds, including its first 100-year bond since the dot-com era, to finance massive AI spending plans. The company pitched investors in Switzerland and the U.K. amid tech giants ramping up capex.
This supports unprecedented AI infrastructure buildout.
Boston Scientific Acquires Penumbra in $14.56B Deal
Boston Scientific announced a $14.56 billion acquisition of Penumbra, marking January 2026's sole $10B-plus M&A deal. The healthcare merger targets vascular segments with Penumbra's thrombectomy products for clots and conditions like stroke.
Boston Scientific will operate Penumbra standalone in its cardiovascular group.
S&P Global Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings
S&P Global released fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 10, 2026, with earnings materials available online. Senior management will discuss via conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET.
The firm emphasizes data and insights for AI, energy, and markets.
Keurig Dr Pepper Plans Global Coffee Co. Spinoff Post-Acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper agreed to acquire JDE Peet’s for €15.7 billion, planning a H1 2026 spinoff of Global Coffee Co. with ~$16B sales. The deal creates a pure-play coffee leader across 100+ markets with $400M synergies.
Acquisition closes H1 2026, spinoff follows.
Kraft Heinz Approves Tax-Free Spinoff into Two Companies
Kraft Heinz board approved splitting into Global Taste Elevation Co. (~$15.4B sales) and North American Grocery Co. (~$10.4B sales). Units anchored by Heinz, Kraft Mac & Cheese, and Oscar Mayer brands.
CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera to lead North American Grocery.
Alibaba's Banma Network Technology Eyes Hong Kong Listing
Alibaba announced its autonomous-driving unit Banma Network Technology plans a separate Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing. This follows strategy to unlock value from business units.
Details on timing remain pending.
Hyperscalers Plan $660B AI Capex in 2026
Tech hyperscalers' 2026 capex guidance rises 24% to $117B more than last year, with $660B total for AI facilities through 2027. Spending targets data centers, real estate, and power for AI firms like OpenAI.
Bank of America forecasts ~$140B debt issuance, risks upside.
Cybersecurity Sees 34 M&A Deals in January 2026
Cybersecurity M&A surged with 34 deals announced in January, including CrowdStrike acquiring SGNL and Delinea buying StrongDM. Other moves: Diligent acquires 3rdRisk, Infoblox expansions.
Activity reflects sector consolidation.
Performance Food Group Builds War Chest for Acquisitions
PFG eyes further buys after Q2 profit growth and failed US Foods merger, with a three-year plan for $73-75B sales by 2028. Recent deals include Cheney Brothers ($2.1B) and Core-Mark ($2.5B).
George Holm to lead M&A as executive chair.
Baker Hughes Sells 65% of Surface Pressure Unit to Cactus
Baker Hughes sold 65% of its surface pressure control business to Cactus for $350M to focus on core operations. Part of oil & gas M&A trends, with JERA's $1.5B Haynesville assets buy.
Mitsubishi acquired $5.2B shale gas assets.
European Wax Center to Go Private in General Atlantic Deal
General Atlantic to take European Wax Center private, with transaction closing mid-2026 pending shareholder approval. Deal highlights private equity interest in consumer services.
Terms undisclosed in announcements.
BGL Announces Merger of Vecta and EnviroVac
Brown Gibbons Lang facilitated the merger of Vecta Environmental Services and EnviroVac in waste management sector. Combines services for industrial cleaning and environmental solutions.
Strengthens market position amid M&A wave.