Deals
Every acquisition, merger, IPO, and funding round — published the day it happens.
Waters and BD merge in $17.5B life sciences consolidation
Waters Corporation and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) announced a $17.5 billion merger aimed at expanding their market reach and delivering financial benefits. The deal seeks to capitalize on synergies while addressing common risks associated with mergers and acquisitions.
- Pressures on smaller life sciences firms to consolidate grow
- Market leaders may pursue additional strategic combinations
- Potential reshuffling of supply chain partnerships in sector
Corient has acquired Capital Advisors, Inc. for $7.8 billion, enhancing its investment advisory presence in the Southwest U.S.
Equinox Gold Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Orla Mining Ltd. for $5.2 billion, purchasing the company from shareholders including Pierre Lassonde and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
Defense tech firm Anduril Industries has raised $5 billion in a Series D+ funding round led by Thrive Capital, enabling further development of autonomous systems and defense solutions.
Acquisitions
Corient Acquires Capital Advisors for $7.8 Billion
Corient has acquired Capital Advisors, Inc. for $7.8 billion, enhancing its investment advisory presence in the Southwest U.S.
Equinox Gold Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Orla Mining Ltd. for $5.2 billion, purchasing the company from shareholders including Pierre Lassonde and Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
Greenfire Strategy has acquired 21b Consulting for $21 billion to enhance its growth capabilities in B2B marketing, targeting mid-market clients.
Swedish private equity firm EQT has acquired Japanese tech company Kakaku.com, known for its restaurant site Tabelog, in a transaction valued at ¥590 billion (approximately $4 billion USD).
Mergers
Waters and BD merge in $17.5B life sciences consolidation
Waters Corporation and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) announced a $17.5 billion merger aimed at expanding their market reach and delivering financial benefits. The deal seeks to capitalize on synergies while addressing common risks associated with mergers and acquisitions.
IPOs & Listings
BW Industrial Plans $21.1M NYSE MKT IPO
BW Industrial Holdings Inc. has filed to raise approximately $21.1 million through an IPO on the NYSE MKT, with shares expected to price between $6.00 and $7.00.
Fundraising
Anduril Secures $5B in Series D+ Funding
Defense tech firm Anduril Industries has raised $5 billion in a Series D+ funding round led by Thrive Capital, enabling further development of autonomous systems and defense solutions.
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