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📅February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Corporate sector sees robust M&A activity in early 2026, including major acquisitions in wealth management, animal health, cannabis, telecom, and health tech amid record 2025 momentum.
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U.S. Wealth Management M&A Hits Record 394 Deals in 2025, 31 in January 2026

2025 marked a record with 394 wealth management M&A deals, surpassing 2024's 353, driven by consolidation amid succession and tech demands. January 2026 saw 31 transactions across 23 states, led by Hightower, Cerity, and Choreo. Top buyers accounted for 54.8% of deals.Source 2

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Covetrus and MWI Animal Health Announce Merger via Cencora

Cencora announced a merger between Covetrus and MWI Animal Health to form a comprehensive animal health platform. The deal empowers veterinary practices with advanced technology and services. It was revealed on February 18, 2026.Source 4

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Organigram to Acquire Sanity Group, Leading German Cannabis Firm

Organigram entered a definitive agreement to buy remaining shares of Sanity Group, expanding in Europe's cannabis market. The acquisition strengthens its global position as a licensed producer. Announced February 18, 2026.Source 4

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IHS Towers Agrees to $6.2 Billion Sale to MTN Group

IHS Towers will be acquired by MTN Group for $8.50 per share in an all-cash deal valuing it at $6.2 billion enterprise value. IHS is a major shared communications infrastructure owner. The merger agreement was announced recently.Source 4

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Danaher Announces Acquisition of Masimo Corporation

Danaher plans to acquire Masimo, with additional financial details posted on its investor site. The deal targets health technology expansion. Announced February 17, 2026.Source 10

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First Northern Bank Acquires Beacon Wealth Strategies

First Northern Advisors acquired Beacon Wealth Strategies to boost its wealth management with increased AUM. The move ensures seamless client services under Tom Cicchini. Deal dated February 17, 2026.Source 4

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Mercer Advisors Buys Long Run Wealth Advisors

Mercer acquired the $640M AUM RIA in Lake Placid, NY, expanding into upstate New York, Capital Region, and Vermont. It serves families, retirees, and nonprofits via a seven-person team. Transaction on January 7, 2026.Source 2

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Bimini Capital to Acquire 80% of Tom Johnson Investment Management

Bimini agreed to buy 80% of the $1.6B AUM firm for ~$12M at 2.5x revenue, paid in cash installments. Based in Oklahoma City. Deal on January 15, 2026.Source 2

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BridgeWise Acquires Context Analytics for AI Wealth Tech

BridgeWise, AI leader in wealth, bought Chicago-based Context Analytics to create end-to-end wealth-native intelligence. Enhances AI-powered alternatives. February 17, 2026.Source 5

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Portland General Electric (POR) Shares Tumble on Earnings Miss

POR fell 2.7% after Q4 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.47 missed Zacks estimate of $0.66. Part of key company news highlights for February 18, 2026. Zacks reports ongoing stock analyses.Source 1

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QXO to Acquire Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion

QXO announced a $2.25B acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners amid early 2026 M&A trends. Overall M&A slowed from late 2025 but shows strategic activity. Reported February 11, 2026.Source 7

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Sidley Shortlisted for Deal of the Year in $1B+ M&A Awards

Sidley nominated for largest U.S. PE investment in Indian healthcare IT, biggest India M&A in H1 2025. Partner Scott Parel finalist for Attorney of the Year. Awards for 2026 announced February 17.Source 6