M&A Activity

QuidelOrtho plans to divest its testing unit for $1.5 billion

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in medtech.

curated · 2026-06-27 · context →

Persistent Systems (Indian IT firm) is acquiring German digital engineering company Nagarro SE in a takeover bid valued at approximately 140% above Nagarro's undisturbed share price. Combined entity will generate $2.9 billion in annualised revenue with 46,000+ employees.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in defence technology.

curated · 2026-06-27 · context →

Sequoia Capital co-led a €500 million funding round in Stark Defense, a startup making kamikaze drones and other weapons, positioning itself in defense tech as European leaders pivot away from US dependence.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Kain Capital participated in radiology sector private equity deals.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Quorum Software acquired Streamba, an AI-native supply chain platform built for the energy industry.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

DeepL acquired Mixhalo, a San Francisco-based real-time audio platform specialising in live event translation. Mixhalo raised $39M+ from Fortress Investment, Founders Fund, Defy Partners, and Cowboy Ventures. DeepL is opening a Bay Area office as part of the acquisition.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in artificial intelligence.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Cineverse completed transformative acquisitions of IndiCue and Giant Worldwide, evolving into an AI-driven, fully integrated entertainment technology company and studio. The acquisitions contributed $11.6 million of revenue in their first partial quarter.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Haleon is among multiple bidders competing to acquire Thorne, a supplements maker, signaling interest in the nutritional health market segment.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Germany's financial regulator BaFin launched a formal accounting probe into Zalando's 2025 financial statements related to its €1.2 billion acquisition of ABOUT YOU in 2025. The investigation centers on alleged failure to properly disclose related-party transaction details. Stock fell 7% on the announcement.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Biogen acquired Apellis Pharmaceuticals for $5.6B and subsequently paused or canceled the majority of research programs that came with the acquisition, laying off a small number of employees from Apellis.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in biotech & pharma.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Publicis Groupe is acquiring LiveRamp, a independent audience and identity data vendor. This acquisition will displace LiveRamp's existing brand clients who will need to source alternative identity resolution and audience data platforms.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in consulting.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Aware Super increased its ownership stake in Keyton (Australia's largest retirement village operator) from ~50% to 75% by acquiring Lendlease's 25.1% interest.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-25 · context →