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M&A Activity

Acquisitions and mergers — integration leadership and governance change follow the deal.

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1,296

signals · last 90 days

1,036

trailing 4 weeks

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122.7

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On the wire — m&a activity

Our intelligence detected 1,036 m&a activity signals corpus-wide in the trailing four weeks. Below is the verified, sourced selection — every entry carries a checked source link and persists as its own page.

Eneos Apac

Asia

Eneos Apac has proposed acquiring Chevron Singapore, and the competition authority has opened a public consultation on the deal.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Eneos Apac in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Asia, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Premier Group / RFG Holdings (Tulbagh transaction)

EMEA

The Competition Commission has sought to revoke its approval of a merger involving Premier and RFG over alleged non-disclosure of material information, reportedly the first such attempt by the CompCom.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Premier Group / RFG Holdings (Tulbagh transaction) in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Sika

EMEA

Sika is acquiring Azpects in the United Kingdom, strengthening its position in an innovative growth segment.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Sika in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Hexagon AB

EMEA

Hexagon AB has signed an agreement to acquire Rocscience, a geotechnical and engineering analysis software provider, from TA Associates and Rocscience's founders and management.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Hexagon AB in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Everton FC

EMEA

Everton is being put up for sale by owners The Friedkin Group, who have set a condition for any takeover.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Everton FC in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across EMEA, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

O'Brien Auto Team

Americas

O'Brien Auto Team is acquiring Jack Kain Ford, a dealership in Versailles, Kentucky, from the Kain family owners, with the sale brokered by Performance Brokerage Services.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For O'Brien Auto Team in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Metro Supply Chain Inc.

Americas · Transport & Logistics

Metro Supply Chain, a Montreal-based third-party logistics and supply chain provider, has completed its acquisition by NX Group, with the business continuing under local leadership.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Metro Supply Chain Inc. in Transport & Logistics, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Rocscience

Americas

TA Associates has agreed to sell Toronto-based engineering software developer Rocscience to Hexagon at a $535m enterprise value.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Rocscience in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Kinepolis Group

Americas

Kinepolis Group, a European cinema operator, completed its acquisition of 13 Showcase Cinemas theatres in the US, covering Massachusetts and New York.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Kinepolis Group in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Precision Products Group

Americas

Precision Products Group (PPG), an Auxo Investment Partners portfolio company, acquired Monadnock Non-Wovens LLC, a Pennsylvania manufacturer of engineered meltblown nonwovens.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Precision Products Group in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

Source Advisors

Americas

Source Advisors, a tax consultancy, is expanding its R&D Tax Credit practice as Monetek, a Michigan-based firm, joins the firm.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Source Advisors in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

TruGolf

Americas

TruGolf completed its acquisition of Polymath Research, a blockchain platform built for regulated assets, bringing the technology to Nasdaq.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For TruGolf in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Americas, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

curated · 2026-10-09 · context →

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20 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026 · 2,454 signals in this type
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