Private Equity & M&A

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is implementing new authentication standards and payment security rules that will require significant compliance adjustments across the financial sector, particularly affecting MSME payment infrastructure.

Leadership read: Restructuring typically reshapes the sector leadership bench strength toward transformation and turnaround capability.

curated · 2026-06-27 · context →

Saks exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy and rebranded as Exemplar Luxury Group

Leadership read: Restructuring typically reshapes the sector leadership bench strength toward transformation and turnaround capability.

curated · 2026-06-27 · context →

QuidelOrtho plans to divest its testing unit for $1.5 billion

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in medtech.

curated · 2026-06-27 · context →

Persistent Systems (Indian IT firm) is acquiring German digital engineering company Nagarro SE in a takeover bid valued at approximately 140% above Nagarro's undisturbed share price. Combined entity will generate $2.9 billion in annualised revenue with 46,000+ employees.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in defence technology.

curated · 2026-06-27 · context →

Sequoia Capital co-led a €500 million funding round in Stark Defense, a startup making kamikaze drones and other weapons, positioning itself in defense tech as European leaders pivot away from US dependence.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

GM Korea's labor union voted overwhelmingly (86.5%) to authorize a strike after wage negotiations stalled. Tensions escalated when the union discovered GM Korea is absorbing 100% of U.S. auto tariff costs (15% on exports) rather than sharing the burden with U.S. headquarters, straining already-deteriorating financial performance.

Leadership read: Restructuring typically reshapes the sector leadership bench strength toward transformation and turnaround capability.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Kain Capital participated in radiology sector private equity deals.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Quorum Software acquired Streamba, an AI-native supply chain platform built for the energy industry.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

DeepL acquired Mixhalo, a San Francisco-based real-time audio platform specialising in live event translation. Mixhalo raised $39M+ from Fortress Investment, Founders Fund, Defy Partners, and Cowboy Ventures. DeepL is opening a Bay Area office as part of the acquisition.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in artificial intelligence.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Eaton divested its Mobility Group to Dana in 2026, refocusing the company on electrical infrastructure, data centers, and aerospace segments.

Leadership read: Restructuring typically reshapes the sector leadership bench strength toward transformation and turnaround capability.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

Cineverse completed transformative acquisitions of IndiCue and Giant Worldwide, evolving into an AI-driven, fully integrated entertainment technology company and studio. The acquisitions contributed $11.6 million of revenue in their first partial quarter.

Leadership read: Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →

MS NOW is eliminating live coverage after 6 PM on weekends in favor of taped video podcasts and third-party content partnerships with Crooked Media. The shift results in staff reductions of less than 2% and the cancellation of 'The Weekend: Primetime' show.

Leadership read: Restructuring typically reshapes the sector leadership bench strength toward transformation and turnaround capability.

curated · 2026-06-26 · context →