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Nation-wide Lufthansa Strike Paralyzes German Hubs on February 12
Pilots' and cabin-crew unions VC and UFO are staging a coordinated 24-hour strike at Lufthansa, forcing mass cancellations at Frankfurt and Munich airports. The action follows a 92% VC vote for industrial measures over stalled talks on inflation-linked pay rises and retirement benefits, with UFO representing 19,000 crew pushing separate bargaining.
Multinational firms are advised to reroute travel via Amsterdam, Zurich, or Vienna amid 40-60% price spikes.
2026 Emerges as Year of Strategic Mega-Deals with Surging M&A Activity
M&A activity surges with massive deals in energy and tech, marking a shift to transformative acquisitions for dominance in AI and infrastructure. Devon Energy and Coterra Energy finalized a $21.4 billion merger in U.S. shale, while Alphabet completed its $30 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz.
Palo Alto Networks proposed a $25 billion buy of CyberArk, positioning for AI-era security.
Social Commerce Partners Corporation Enables Separate Trading of Shares and Warrants
Social Commerce Partners Corporation (Nasdaq: SCPQU), a SPAC targeting social commerce firms, announced separate trading of Class A ordinary shares and warrants starting February 12, 2026. The move follows its IPO with a registration effective December 22, 2025, led by CEO Stuart Johnson.
The blank check company seeks mergers in direct selling industries.
HgCapital-Led Group Acquires OneStream for Record $6.46 Billion in IT M&A
An investor group led by HgCapital LLP agreed to take financial software firm OneStream private for $6.46 billion, the largest IT M&A deal of January 2026. Hg becomes majority shareholder, with General Atlantic and Tidemark as minority investors; J.P. Morgan advised OneStream, Goldman Sachs advised Hg.
Other top deals include IonQ's $1.97 billion acquisition of SkyWater Technology.
Plug Power Accelerates Special Stockholders' Meeting to February 12
Plug Power rescheduled its reconvened special meeting of stockholders to Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The virtual meeting addresses key corporate matters for the hydrogen fuel cell company.
Investors should note the accelerated timeline for participation.
Proforma Acquires Safeguard from Deluxe, Boosting Revenue by $180M
Proforma agreed to buy Safeguard from Deluxe Corp. for about $25 million, adding nearly 150 distributorships and $180 million in annual sales, closing Q1 2026. The deal emphasizes cultural alignment and positions Proforma as the industry's fourth-largest distributor.
Deluxe agreed to three-year non-compete on Safeguard business.
Royal FrieslandCampina Acquires Wisconsin Whey Protein to Expand U.S. Capacity
Dutch dairy giant Royal FrieslandCampina completed acquisition of U.S.-based Wisconsin Whey Protein, enhancing its global protein platform and North American production. The deal supports demand for whey protein in nutrition and food markets across continents.
Dorsey & Whitney advised on structuring, negotiations, and construction contracts.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy Finalize $21.4 Billion Shale Merger
Devon Energy (DVN) and Coterra Energy (CTRA) completed a $21.4 billion merger, signaling major consolidation in U.S. shale energy sector early 2026. This deal exemplifies the shift to strategic mega-acquisitions amid rising M&A values.
Energy giants lead the charge in securing infrastructure.
Alphabet Completes $30 Billion Wiz Acquisition After Regulatory Clearance
Alphabet's Google finalized its $30 billion purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz, bringing AI infrastructure in-house under a revised regulatory framework. Initially faced hurdles in 2025, the deal cleared with structural remedies.
Wiz will integrate into Google Cloud, boosting tech dominance.
Palo Alto Networks Proposes $25 Billion Acquisition of CyberArk Software
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) proposed acquiring CyberArk Software (CYBR) for $25 billion to merge identity management with cloud security for AI needs. The move benefits scale giants with cash reserves outpacing smaller rivals in R&D.
It highlights consolidation in cybersecurity amid M&A surge.
CrowdStrike to Acquire SGNL.AI for $740 Million in Identity Security
CrowdStrike Holdings announced a $740 million acquisition of identity security firm SGNL.AI, expected to close in Q1 of its FY2027. This January deal bolsters cybersecurity portfolios amid IT M&A wave.
It ranks among top transactions crossing $500 million threshold.