Industry

U.S. Oil & Gas Industry Faces M&A Surge in 2024, Slows in 2025

Record-breaking $206.6 billion M&As in 2024 plummet by 60% in 2025, amid oil price volatility and macroeconomic uncertainties.

#oil, #gas, #mergers, #acquisitions, #energy

Kraft Heinz to Split into Two Independent Companies to Enhance Brand Focus

Kraft Heinz announces its plan to split into two companies, aiming to streamline operations and better align with consumer trends.

#kraftheinz, #corporatesplit, #foodindustry, #brandsmanagement, #financialmarkets

Kraft Heinz Announces Strategic Split into Two Companies by 2026

Kraft Heinz to split into two companies, enhancing growth and shareholder value, following industry trends.

#kraftheinz, #corporatestrategy, #mergersandacquisitions, #foodindustry

Francisco Partners Acquires Energy Software Leader Quorum from Thoma Bravo

Francisco Partners acquires Quorum Software, highlighting digital transformation's role in the energy sector and private equity's strategic influence.

#franciscopartners, #quorumsoftware, #acquisition, #energysoftware, #privateequity

Citigroup Appoints Guillermo Baygual as Co-Head of M&A to Boost Investment Banking

Citigroup bolsters its M&A division with Guillermo Baygual's appointment, aiming to capitalize on a resurgence in dealmaking.

#citigroup, #investmentbanking, #mergersacquisitions, #finance, #executiveappointments

Union Pacific's $85 Billion Acquisition of Norfolk Southern to Create First Transcontinental U.S. Railroad

Union Pacific's $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern to form a transcontinental freight railroad, transforming the U.S. supply chain.

#unionpacific, #norfolksouthern, #railroadmerger, #suplychain, #transportation

Global Oil & Gas M&A Activity Slows Dramatically in 2025

Upstream oil and gas M&A values fall by 34% amid market volatility and recent consolidations.

#oilandgas, #mergersandacquisitions, #energy, #economy

Sycamore Partners Acquires Walgreens, Announces Major Restructuring

Sycamore Partners completes $10B acquisition of Walgreens, plans restructuring. Former Staples CEO Mike Motz leads transition.

#walgreens, #sycamorepartners, #acquisition, #restructuring, #business

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Announce Historic $85 Billion Merger to Create First U.S. Transcontinental Railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern plan a historic merger to form the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, a move expected to enhance the supply chain.

#unionpacific, #norfolksouthern, #railroadindustry, #mergersandacquisitions, #supplychain

Mercedes-Benz Exits Nissan Stake as Nissan Faces Major Restructuring

Mercedes sells its Nissan stake as Nissan embarks on significant restructuring amid losses.

#mercedesbenz, #nissan, #automotive, #business, #restructuring

AT&T to Acquire EchoStar Spectrum for $23 Billion, Boosting 5G Capabilities

AT&T to acquire EchoStar's spectrum licenses for $23B to enhance 5G and broadband services, strengthening its connectivity position in the US.

#att, #echostar, #5g, #broadband, #acquisition

Accenture Acquires CyberCX to Enhance Cybersecurity Capabilities in Asia-Pacific

Accenture acquires CyberCX for A$1 billion to boost cybersecurity in Asia-Pacific amidst rising cyber threats.

#accenture, #cybersecurity, #acquisition, #asiapacific, #cybercx

International Paper Co. to Close Georgia Mills, Cutting 1,100 Jobs Amid Restructuring

International Paper Co. announces the closure of two Georgia paper mills, impacting 1,100 jobs, and plans strategic shifts in operations.

#industry, #paper, #georgia, #joblosses, #sustainability

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet's in $18.4 Billion Deal, Plans Strategic Split into Two Companies

Keurig Dr Pepper buys JDE Peet's for $18.4B, will split into Global Coffee Co. and Beverage Co. to dominate coffee and refreshment markets.

#keurigdrpepper, #jdepeets, #acquisition, #coffee, #beverageindustry

Workday to Acquire AI Recruitment Platform Paradox, Boosting Talent Acquisition

Workday to acquire Paradox, enhancing AI-powered recruitment with a focus on high-volume hiring. Deal slated for Q3 2026 close.

#workday, #paradox, #ai, #recruitment, #acquisition