M&A Activity

SoftBank Group completed a $3.1 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge, taking the digital infrastructure specialist private and establishing it as a controlled subsidiary.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For SoftBank Group 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 →

Activist shareholder Jonathan Honig (9% Class A stake) has publicly called for the board to hire an independent adviser and explore a sale, proposing US$1.50/share. Company faces leadership vacuum (no permanent CEO for 6 months), revenue decline (US$80.7M→US$73.4M FY2023-2025), and 88% share price collapse from 2023 IPO. However, controller Richard Li's sponsor entity holds 38.3% equity and 81.1% voting power via Class B super-voting shares, effectively blocking forced sale.

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

SU Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: SUGP) completed the acquisition of 100% of KM Safety Solution Company, expanding its safety solutions portfolio and adding intelligent emergency lighting products.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For SU Group Holdings Limited 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 →

Cuprina announced acquisition of two Singapore healthcare clinics: East Coast Podiatry Centre (podiatry chain) and Orchard Clinic (women's health and wellness). Both are EBITDA-positive.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Cuprina Holdings (Nasdaq: CUPR) 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 →

Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) is acquiring an additional P12.4 billion stake in Meralco from business partner Ramon Ang, consolidating control over the power utility.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) 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 →

Israel-based RealSense, an AI vision technology company, agreed to be acquired by US machine-vision maker Cognex in a deal valued over $600 million.

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

Lottie acquired CareMaster, extending its AI capabilities deeper into care operations management.

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

Samfara completed acquisition of Chr. Olesen Synthesis, a Danish manufacturer of regulated pharmaceutical active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This is Samfara's first investment and was backed by a consortium of European and North American institutional investors and family offices.

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

Resonant Clinical Solutions acquired Labfish to expand global medical equipment and accessories operations, strengthening European presence and gaining specialized calibration expertise and IOR/EOR coverage.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Resonant Clinical Solutions 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 →

REEcycle Holdings and Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. filed Form S-4 registration statement with the SEC for their proposed SPAC business combination, advancing toward transaction completion.

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

MES Life Safety acquired the assets of PRO-CO Inc., a Winter Springs, Florida-based safety equipment provider, expanding its industrial safety capabilities.

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

Skyworks Solutions is combining with Qorvo in a material merger expected to deliver $500 million in planned synergies, expand market reach beyond smartphones, and create a significantly different earnings profile.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Skyworks Solutions 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 · 2026-10-01 · context →