M&A Activity

Quanteo acquired Telraam, expanding its portfolio capabilities in the counting or measurement technology space.

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

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Cully acquiring remaining 53.6% stake in NextKitchen via stock-for-stock exchange, consolidating it as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Exchange ratio 1:6.6 (NextKitchen:Cully), closing December 7, 2026. Cully already held 46.4%.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Cully (컬리) 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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Three leading banks in neighboring prefectures in northern Japan are considering a three-way merger, signaling consolidation in the regional banking sector.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Three regional banks in northern Japan (unnamed) 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 · 2026-10-02 · context →

Manulife closed a reinsurance transaction with Munich Re, transferring biometric risk on a block of long-term care policies representing $3.2 billion in reserves.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Manulife Financial Corporation 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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SEG completed acquisition of New Zealand radio broadcaster MediaWorks, representing a significant cross-Tasman media consolidation move.

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

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Lendlease extended the deadline for the MSG North asset sale to 15 October 2026 due to unsatisfied conditions, indicating ongoing M&A transaction activity with potential execution risk.

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

curated · 2026-10-02 · context →

2degrees and One New Zealand announced joint venture to combine RAN infrastructure into shared wholesale business (RANCo), pending Commerce Commission and Overseas Investment Office approval

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For 2degrees in the sector, the demand moves toward transformation and integration leaders who can merge teams, systems and cultures without losing momentum. Across Oceania, watch whether the integration is properly resourced; deals are won or lost the year after they close.

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One New Zealand announced joint venture with 2degrees to combine RAN infrastructure into shared wholesale business (RANCo), pending regulatory approvals

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

curated · 2026-10-02 · context →

Clayton Utz has completed an acquisition of another law firm, described as eating a law firm whole, signaling consolidation in the Australian legal services market.

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

curated · 2026-10-02 · context →

HMC Capital is in due diligence to acquire Greensborough Plaza from Blackstone for approximately AUD $330 million, signaling continued retail property consolidation

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

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Glasson family acquiring 49% stake in Westfield Albany (Auckland) while Scentre Group retains 51%, representing significant trans-Tasman retail real estate co-investment

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

curated · 2026-10-02 · context →

Fu-Gen divested a 100MW ready-to-build battery storage project in Finland to Nala Renewables. This represents M&A activity in the energy storage sector, with Fu-Gen reducing its Nordic BESS pipeline exposure.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Fu-Gen 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 · 2026-10-02 · context →