M&A Activity

Perpetual Limited raised its substantial holding in Count Limited to 7.714%, signaling an increased investment position in the company.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Perpetual Limited 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 · 2026-09-07 · context →

Regal Partners increased its stake in Pantoro Gold Ltd to 12.07%, filing a substantial holding notice indicating acquisition activity or significant investment in the gold mining sector.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Regal Partners 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 · 2026-09-07 · context →

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) entered the Top 20 global pension funds in 2025 (ranking 19th with $234,018 million in assets). CareSuper merged with Spirit Super on 1 November 2024 and entered the Top 300 funds. Consolidation and M&A activity continues to define the Australian superannuation sector.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Australian Retirement Trust 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 · 2026-09-07 · context →

Data#3 achieved record $3 billion in federal government contracts amid market push against vendor lock-in. Headline suggests expansion of government services portfolio or successful contract wins.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Data#3 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 · 2026-09-07 · context →

Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI) stock closed 7% higher as takeover activity reshapes the outlook for the company

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Ainsworth Game Technology 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 · 2026-09-04 · context →

Airswift, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired selected business assets from New Tech Global to expand U.S. energy sector workforce solutions capabilities.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Airswift 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 · 2026-09-03 · context →

Opera lost a court challenge against the European Commission's exemption of Microsoft Edge from Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules, despite Edge meeting quantitative gateway criteria.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Opera 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 · 2026-09-02 · context →

Delivery Hero board recommends shareholders accept Uber's acquisition offer

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Delivery Hero 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 · 2026-09-02 · context →

Informa has acquired Global Wellness Summit and Global Wellness Institute, expanding into events and academic research in the wellness sector

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Informa 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 · 2026-09-01 · context →

S&P Global completed divestiture of its geoscience and petroleum engineering software portfolio to Schlumberger (SLB)

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For S&P Global in Consulting, 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 · 2026-09-01 · context →

Korn Ferry completed acquisition of AMS (UK-headquartered talent solutions provider) from OMERS Private Equity for approximately £473 million + $326 million cash plus 3.1M shares, creating organization with ~17,000 employees across 130+ offices worldwide

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Korn Ferry in Consulting, 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 · 2026-09-01 · context →

Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion acquisition of USI Insurance, a portfolio company held by KKR. This represents a major consolidation move in the insurance brokerage sector.

Leadership read: Consolidation shifts the leadership question from growth to integration. For Aon 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 · 2026-08-30 · context →