News
Technology Announcements
China's financial regulator has announced plans to launch a pilot program to relax merger and acquisition loan issuance to technology firms, potentially allowing such loans to account for as much as 80% of a firm's total M&A transactions, up from the current maximum of 60%.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revised the U.S. Army blueprint to "ensure peace through strength," emphasizing the need to eliminate waste and modernize capabilities in response to changing military technologies, tactics, and challenges.
India has developed a diverse missile arsenal including Agni-V ICBMs, SLBMs like K-4, and advanced AAMs and SAMs according to recent technology assessments published in industry reports.
AMD has confirmed the March 12 launch for their next-generation Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors, with Chinese prices recently leaked in anticipation of the release. Axiscades has appointed Ravikumar Joghee as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, bringing over 30 years of diverse experience across aerospace and defense, mobility, BFSI, and IT sectors.
The rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) that can generate code is prompting a reevaluation of the M&A landscape as companies assess how AI-powered tools will impact corporate strategies in the near future.
Mergers
Trump Media & Technology Group is planning to pursue potential mergers and acquisitions as it looks to diversify into sectors such as financial services, with CEO Devin Nunes stating the company continues to "hunt for top quality assets."
Italian bank Mediobanca, itself battling to fend off a hostile takeover by rival Banca Monte Paschi di Siena (MPS), has announced a 6.3-billion-euro ($7.2 billion) bid to buy wealth management firm Banca Generali amid a wave of activity in the Italian banking industry.
Cmb.Tech and Golden Ocean are merging in a shares-for-shares deal following Fredriksen stake acquisition, with analysts identifying underlying opportunities in the combined entity. Columbia Bank has announced its latest acquisition, set to expand its California interests through a merger that will create a combined institution with approximately $70 billion in assets.
BioSig Technologies has entered into a Letter of Intent to merge with Streamex Exchange Corp., creating a publicly listed real-world asset tokenization company led by seasoned industry executives.
Torchlight Innovations has announced a definitive agreement to merge with Innovation Mining Inc., a clean-tech firm developing a non-toxic gold extraction technology called RZOLV, representing consolidation in the mining technology sector.
Acquisitions
DoorDash has announced plans to acquire both Deliveroo and SevenRooms in multibillion-dollar deals that would give the company an expanded global presence in the food delivery and restaurant technology markets.
Eat & Beyond Global Holdings Inc. has completed the acquisition of 100% of Milo Media Technologies Inc. as part of its investment strategy focused on emerging food technologies.
NCE Switchgear has acquired Gresham Power Electronics in a strategic expansion that strengthens its position in defense technology, broadening its portfolio with advanced power electronics and integrated solutions.
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. has announced the acquisition of RSC Bio Solutions, a provider of high-performance, biodegradable lubrication products including proprietary lines FUTERRA designed for marine and industrial clients meeting regulatory compliance and environmental goals.
Perfios has made its fifth strategic acquisition with IHX, marking its entry into healthcare claims management as it continues to expand its BFSI platform through inorganic growth after five strategic acquisitions and one acqui-hire since 2022.
CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the acquisition of spiderSilk, a pioneering cyber-AI product company renowned for its proprietary AI-powered defensive capabilities.
Venture Capital
Kodiak Robotics has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corporation II in a transaction that would take the autonomous vehicle technology provider public in a deal valuing Kodiak at $2.5 billion, with the combined entity to be called Kodiak AI.
XData Group, an Estonian banking technology provider, plans to go public on the Nasdaq market via a SPAC merger with blank-check firm Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation, representing continued interest in financial technology despite broader market uncertainty.
Swiss biotech investor Xlife Sciences AG announced its portfolio company Veraxa Biotech AG would list on U.S. exchange Nasdaq in a $1.64 billion merger deal with a special-purpose acquisition vehicle (SPAC).
CatChina, a global blockchain ecosystem pioneer, has officially announced the 100% acquisition of digital asset trading platform Filox Exchange in what it describes as a groundbreaking integration of resources in the Web3 space.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has purchased the social networking platform X in an all-share deal, combining two of the entrepreneur's high-profile technology ventures.
Sasken Technologies shares ended 7% higher after the IT major completed its acquisition of Borqs Technologies, demonstrating investor confidence in the strategic move.
Private Equity
A Miami-based private equity powerhouse, HIG Capital, with a $69 billion war chest, has created a massive new tech company by combining two IT firms in a strategic consolidation play.
FD Technologies, a data analytics firm valued at £570 million, will be sold to a US private equity fund in an all-cash deal that will result in FD ceasing to be a listed company.
Vencora, a long-term acquirer of financial services technology companies, has announced the acquisition of Data Action, a leading Australian provider of financial technology services.
Aster DM Healthcare has completed its acquisition of Quality Care India through a share swap in a transaction valued at Rs 849 crore that involved no cash outflow for Aster DM Healthcare, with the merged entity to be jointly controlled by Aster promoters and BCP Asia.
The European Commission has accepted requests from Austria and the Netherlands to review Universal Music Group's proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music in a regulatory examination of the music industry consolidation.
The Competition Bureau is investigating the proposed merger of companies that make medical isotopes, specifically BWX Technologies Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Kinectrics Holdings Inc., highlighting regulatory scrutiny in specialized technology sectors.
New Products
Anduril has announced a lighter, smaller Pulsar jammer system that is about the size of a shoebox and weighs less than 25 pounds, allowing users to quickly deploy it against enemy threats like drone swarms, demonstrating the trend toward more portable defense technology solutions.
DMG Blockchain Solutions has announced the purchase of Two Megawatts of AI Data Center Infrastructure as part of its vertical integration strategy, expanding its capabilities in blockchain and data center operations.
RSC Bio Solutions, recently acquired by Lubrication Engineers, offers proprietary product lines including FUTERRA that are designed to support marine and industrial clients in meeting regulatory compliance and environmental goals through environmentally acceptable lubricants.
Midland Exploration Inc. has announced the acquisition of 100% interest in the Kan gold project from a private entity, expanding its portfolio of exploration assets in the Labrador Trough region.
Sherwin-Williams Co. reported first-quarter earnings of $503.9 million with profit of $2 per share, highlighting continued strength in its product lines despite broader economic uncertainty.
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors represent the company's continued innovation in high-performance computing, with leaked Chinese prices suggesting competitive positioning against rival offerings.