M&A Activity

State Street Corporation has acquired a substantial holder position (5.38%) in SiteMinder, triggering ASX substantial holder notification requirements.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For SiteMinder in Sales, 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 · 2026-09-17 · context →

Macquarie Group became a substantial holder in Tabcorp, acquiring 5.19% voting power

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Tabcorp 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 · 2026-09-16 · context →

Vista Equity Partners is conducting an early-stage strategic review of Finastra, exploring sale, merger, or partial divestment options. Morgan Stanley is advising. Valuation estimated between high-single-digit billions and US$12 billion. Blackstone and other investment firms have shown early interest.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Finastra in Fintech, 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 · 2026-09-15 · context →

Crowe acquired Frenkel Topping Group plc Tools, indicating M&A activity in professional services/tools sector

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Crowe 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 · 2026-09-14 · context →

Allianz completed acquisition of payments group Ingenico, cleared by Brussels regulatory authorities

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Allianz 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 · 2026-09-14 · context →

Sage stock climbed more than 5% as market sentiment shifted following calls from major AI companies (Anthropic, OpenAI, Elon Musk) to slow AI development. This reduced investor concerns that AI would disrupt SaaS businesses like Sage.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Sage in Technology, 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 · 2026-09-14 · context →

Brave Bison increased its hostile takeover offer for System1 Group plc to £47.5 million (from £43.1m), representing an 82% premium. Brave Bison currently owns 28% of System1 and is pursuing a fourth bid despite opposition from its own major shareholder Lord Michael Ashcroft (23% stake).

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Brave Bison 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 · 2026-09-14 · context →

Tillo acquired Italian digital incentives and gift card company Amilon to expand into international markets. Combined platform processes over £3 billion annually across rewards, incentives, employee benefits, and gift card services.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Tillo 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 · 2026-09-13 · context →

Sweden's EQT has made an indicative offer of $3.13 per share ($9.4 billion valuation) for Cleanaway Waste Management. Exclusive due-diligence period concluded Monday, allowing engagement with other bidders.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Cleanaway Waste Management 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 · 2026-09-13 · context →

PlayStation canceled Hideo Kojima's Physint game project in June 2026. The game has since been picked up by Xbox as a new partner, representing a shift in exclusive game development partnerships.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For PlayStation 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 · 2026-09-11 · context →

SThree (London-listed, £1.3bn revenue STEM workforce consultancy) is the target of a formal cash takeover offer from Nasdaq-listed Circle8. Market cap £377m. Deal at early stage.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For SThree 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 · 2026-09-11 · context →

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank issued 311,964 shares as deferred consideration for Ferocia Pty Ltd acquisition

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 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 · 2026-09-11 · context →