M&A Activity

Temasek-related investment entities Azalea, SeaTown, and Seviora Capital merging in 2027, with Fullerton Fund Management and InnoVen Capital remaining as separate legal entities within the combined group.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Azalea 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.

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DNeX and CGP Fund (Beijing Integrated Circuit Advanced Manufacturing and High-End Equipment Equity Investment Fund) settled long-running shareholder dispute over SilTerra Malaysia through amicable consent order. Settlement maintains existing shareholding structure and removes governance friction. Both shareholders committed to further capital injection where required to support SilTerra's next growth phase, particularly in silicon photonics and AI data centre infrastructure.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd 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.

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Porsche AG has increased its existing stake in Manthey Racing GmbH, the motorsport specialist that prepares Porsche race cars, deepening the parent's ownership in its customer-racing partner.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Manthey Racing GmbH 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.

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Woolworths has completed its acquisition of in2food, a South African food business.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Woolworths in Retail, 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.

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Fireshine Games has acquired Danish indie studio Fair Games and its open world sandbox title Necesse, described as a defining moment for the studio.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Fireshine Games 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.

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RWE and KKR have jointly bid for German state-owned energy company Uniper, with RWE signaling limited operational involvement despite the bid's success. The deal competes against other bidders including Equinor, Brookfield/CPPIB, and Daniel Kretinsky's EPH.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For RWE in Cleantech & Renewables, 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.

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Weston family agreed to acquire Boots from Sycamore Partners and Pessina family in $8.9bn deal, taking operational control of UK and Ireland retail, opticians, beauty, and selected international franchised operations.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Boots (Wittington Investments / Weston family) 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.

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Cointelegraph, a major blockchain and digital asset news outlet, is exploring a sale. The company has experienced significant traffic decline linked to SEO penalties, which is impacting brand value and making the business less attractive to potential acquirers.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Cointelegraph 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.

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PCB Technologies to acquire Gorilla Circuits for USD 120 million to establish US manufacturing footprint

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For PCB Technologies 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.

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New Barn Organics acquires buckwheat milk recipes from BAM the Brand and launches product line at Whole Foods Market. BAM pivots from CPG brand to B2B ingredient supplier model. Partnership structured through Whole Foods Market LEAP accelerator program.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For New Barn Organics 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.

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Elliott Investment Management and Siris Capital are exploring a sale of network infrastructure software provider Gigamon in a deal potentially valued at over $2bn. M&A advisors have been engaged and process is in early stages.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Gigamon 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.

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Century Communities acquires HistoryMaker Homes, Texas' longest-standing production homebuilder, tripling its Dallas-Fort Worth footprint and significantly expanding market presence, community count, and lot pipeline

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Century Communities 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.

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