M&A Activity

IFM Investors partnering with BlackRock on ~$25 billion Stack data center acquisition, reflecting institutional capital thesis around AI infrastructure and decarbonized computing.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For IFM Investors 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

First Sentier Group increased its voting stake in Healius Limited to 6.86%, crossing substantial holder thresholds and filing required notices, indicating strategic investment or acquisition positioning.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For First Sentier 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

2degrees completed integration of Vocus acquisition, achieving $27.4m pre-tax profit in FY26 with revenue growth. Integration now concluded.

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.

curated · 2026-09-24 · context →

Fisher Funds and Direct Capital agreed to acquire New Zealand Health Group. The acquisition maintains operational continuity and service delivery to existing customers.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For New Zealand Health 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

Napier City Council proposes to sell Kennedy Park Resort (struggling asset) to an Australian-owned company for approximately $20 million. Employee transition to Hampshire (NZ) Limited with maintained employment conditions.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Napier City Council / Kennedy Park Resort 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

NICE I&T acquired EasySalon; VIFC moves into substantive operations

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For NICE I&T 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

AppLovin faces a securities class action lawsuit alleging overstatement of AI advertising model reliability and value proposition. The company reported a revenue miss that triggered $82.13 per share shareholder losses.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For AppLovin Corporation in Artificial Intelligence, 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

Century Park Capital Partners' Total Access Elevator platform has acquired American Elevator, a Los Angeles-based independent provider of elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services. This represents a bolt-on acquisition within the platform company model.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Century Park Capital Partners / Total Access Elevator 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

TMX Group outlined growth strategy at CIBC conference emphasizing deals and data as core pillars

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For TMX 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

Sunroad Enterprises sold Sunroad Plaza, a 23,540 sq ft new-construction retail center (built 2022-2025) with 100% occupancy including Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread, and other QSR/retail tenants, to an all-cash institutional buyer. Sale price undisclosed.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Sunroad Enterprises 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

MAK Acquisition Corp. delivered a notice of breach to Uni Express Inc. (UniUni) regarding their proposed reverse take-over transaction, citing UniUni's material deterioration in business and financial performance and breach of agreed operating parameters during the interim period.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For MAK Acquisition Corp. 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →

Evercrest (identified as KelpDAO) filed a notice of civil claim in British Columbia against LayerZero Labs CEO Bryan Pellegrino and the company. CEO Pellegrino publicly stated the claim is meritless and committed to defending in Vancouver.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For LayerZero Labs 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 · 2026-09-24 · context →