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BETA Technologies to Present at Citi's 2026 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference
BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, announced that CEO Kyle Clark and CFO Herman Cueto will participate in a fireside chat at Citi's Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference in Miami on February 18, 2026 at approximately 11:20am EST. The electric aviation company, named the #1 GreenTech Company by TIME in 2025, operates over 50 charging infrastructure sites across the United States and Canada
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Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire ZIM in Major $4 Billion Container Shipping Merger
Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., the 10th largest container shipping line, for $35.00 per share in an all-cash deal exceeding $4 billion. The merger will create a combined entity with capacity of over 3 million TEU, positioning Hapag-Lloyd as the fifth-largest container shipping company worldwide, with the deal expected to close by late 2026
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Danaher to Acquire Masimo for $9.9 Billion
Danaher Corporation announced plans to acquire Masimo Corporation in a $9.9 billion deal, with the transaction anticipated to close in the second half of 2026 subject to regulatory clearances. This acquisition represents a significant move in the healthcare technology and medical device sector.
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Netflix Merger Vote for March 20, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery announced a special shareholder meeting date of March 20, 2026 to vote on its merger with Netflix and unanimously recommended shareholders vote in favor. The company has also been granted a limited waiver to engage in discussions with Paramount Skydance through February 23, 2026 for a best and final offer
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IHS Towers to Be Acquired by MTN Group for $6.2 Billion
IHS Holding Limited announced a merger agreement to be acquired by MTN Group Limited, a pan-African mobile operator, for $8.50 per share in an all-cash transaction valuing IHS Towers at approximately $6.2 billion. IHS Towers is one of the world's largest independent owners and operators of shared communications infrastructure by tower count
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U.S. Wealth Management M&A Reaches Record Momentum in 2026
The U.S. wealth management sector concluded 2025 with 394 total announced M&A transactions, the most active year on record, surpassing the previous record of 353 deals in 2024. January 2026 recorded 31 announced transactions with Hightower, Cerity, and Choreo accounting for 29.0% of all announced deals, signaling strong buyer appetite for the new year
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Global Space Economy Set to Double in Next Five Years
According to Saber Astronautics CEO Jason Held speaking at the ET Now Global Business Summit, the global space economy is a $620 billion market that will double within the next five years. Held highlighted that commercial opportunity, rather than survival concerns, is driving space exploration, with money being made primarily in satellite launches rather than human spaceflight
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Ukraine Grants First Export Permits for Defense Tech Companies
Ukrainian defense tech companies received the country's first export permits in early February as Ukraine seeks to capitalize on its expanded defense sector and boost the wartime economy. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the decision to allow international weapons sales and unveiled plans to establish ten export centers across Europe in 2026
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QXO to Acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion
QXO announced plans to acquire Kodiak Building Partners in a $2.25 billion deal as part of ongoing consolidation in the construction and building services sector. This transaction represents significant activity in the commercial services M&A market.
Sverica Capital Management Sells Defy Security to Booz Allen Hamilton
Sverica Capital Management announced that its portfolio company Defy Security has entered into a definitive agreement to be sold to Booz Allen Hamilton. The transaction marks the culmination of a five-year partnership during which Defy tripled in size while maintaining strong profitability as a leading cybersecurity provider
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APi Group Provides 2025 Performance Update and 2026 Guidance
APi Group announced it will provide detailed information on its 2025 performance and initial 2026 guidance during an earnings call scheduled for February 25, 2026. The company is preparing to share outlook details with investors following the completion of final year-end results.