M&A Activity

Alcoa Corporation closed a debt offering to finance the cash consideration for its acquisition of South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets. This represents a major M&A transaction in the materials sector.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Alcoa Corporation 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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AGS Financial Group finalised acquisition of Hartley Financial and Tax & Wealth, consolidating integrated wealth management operations across Sydney and Melbourne. The deal adds three new locations (Picton, Sutherland, Parkdale) and approximately $2.6 million in annual revenue.

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

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Sumitomo Forestry's acquisition of Metricon (settled from 2024 agreement) resulted in consolidated entity achieving #1 ranking in Australia's residential building sector with 8,038 housing commencements across multiple states.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Sumitomo Forestry Australia 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.

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Kathmandu Holdings confirmed it is in discussions with parties regarding potential asset sales, signaling strategic divestment or restructuring activity.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Kathmandu Holdings (owner of Kathmandu and Rip Curl) 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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Melbourne-based beauty device business TGBG is being pitched for sale by McGrathNicol to private equity buyers. The company has demonstrated strong margin expansion (27% in FY2024 to 39% currently) and operates a capital-light model attractive to PE investors.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For TGBG (The Glow Beauty 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.

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Mulpha Australia acquired two decades-old hotel properties in Darling Harbour for $390 million, with plans for renovation and upgrade

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Mulpha Australia 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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StarHub is in advanced talks with Keppel regarding acquisition of M1's telco business following the collapse of Simba's S$1.4 billion acquisition attempt in May 2026.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For StarHub 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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hlpy has acquired Carvoilà as part of its European expansion strategy in the vehicle assistance platform market.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For hlpy 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 · 2026-09-23 · context →

Pollen Street is exploring strategic options including going private, indicating potential delisting or leveraged buyout activity

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Pollen Street 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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Blackstone Infrastructure (alongside EQT Infrastructure) acquired Urbaser, a Madrid-based environmental infrastructure business, for $6.6bn.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Blackstone Infrastructure 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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EQT Infrastructure (alongside Blackstone Infrastructure) acquired Urbaser, a Madrid-based environmental infrastructure business, for $6.6bn.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For EQT Infrastructure 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 · 2026-09-23 · context →

CD&R and Warburg Pincus are in advanced talks to jointly acquire Canaccord Wealth, the UK wealth management business of Canaccord Genuity, valued at over £1 billion. The deal would include acquisition of BlackRock-owned HPS Investment Partners' minority stake.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Clayton, Dubilier & Rice 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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