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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

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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.

Giga Metals

Americas

Giga Metals acquired 100% ownership of the Turnagain Project by purchasing Mitsubishi Corporation's remaining interest, consolidating full control of the asset.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Giga Metals 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 · 2026-09-28 · context →

Sangoma Technologies Corporation

Americas

Sangoma Technologies entered into a definitive acquisition agreement to be acquired by BRC Group Holdings (NASDAQ: RILY) for approximately US$204 million enterprise value. BRC is a diversified holding company with a scaled business communications portfolio.

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

curated · 2026-09-28 · context →

RTX Corporation (Collins Aerospace)

Americas

Collins Aerospace unit of RTX wins $249.7M U.S. Navy contract

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For RTX Corporation (Collins Aerospace) 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 · 2026-09-28 · context →

AIRE Inc.

Americas

AIRE Inc. entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with OceanLight Acquisition Corporation (SPAC), whereby AIRE will become a wholly owned subsidiary of OceanLight's Purchaser entity, resulting in OceanLight's Purchaser becoming the surviving publicly traded company.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For AIRE Inc. 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 · 2026-09-28 · context →

La Caisse

Oceania

La Caisse is exiting its $33b stake in NSW's WestConnex toll road, signaling a divestment from the asset and potential repositioning of capital.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For La Caisse 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 · 2026-09-27 · context →

WestConnex

Oceania

Australia's $33b WestConnex toll road is preparing for an ownership shake-up as NSW government completes three-year toll review.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For WestConnex 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 · 2026-09-27 · context →

HCA Healthcare

Americas · Healthcare

HCA Healthcare has acquired an education business, signaling diversification beyond core healthcare operations. Combined with ongoing legal disputes, this represents a notable strategic shift in the company's portfolio.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For HCA Healthcare in Healthcare, 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 · 2026-09-27 · context →

Gold Fields

Oceania

Gold Fields has approached Northern Star regarding a potential takeover

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Gold Fields 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 · 2026-09-26 · context →

Northern Star

Oceania

Elliott Investment (US hedge fund) has forced board changes at Northern Star, ASX's biggest gold miner, signaling activist shareholder engagement and potential pressure for strategic or operational changes.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Northern Star 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 · 2026-09-26 · context →

InMobi

Asia

True North PE acquired a 2-3% minority stake (~$50-60M) in InMobi via secondary share purchases from early investors, with a small primary funding component. InMobi is preparing for a $1B IPO.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For InMobi 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 · 2026-09-26 · context →

Monzo

EMEA

Monzo in early talks over possible sale to Brazil's Nubank

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Monzo 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 · 2026-09-26 · context →

Iridium

Americas

Iridium shareholder vote approved acquisition by Rocket Lab with overwhelming 81% support. Deal progressing to final completion stages.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Iridium 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 · 2026-09-26 · context →

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20 Mar 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 · 2,383 signals in this type
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