Mergers and Acquisitions 16 February 2026 - 4 May 2026

Intertek Rejects EQT’s $12 Billion Takeover Bid—Now the Clock Is Ticking
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Intertek Rejects EQT’s $12 Billion Takeover Bid—Now the Clock Is Ticking

Intertek Group rejected EQT’s £8.93 billion takeover bid, saying the £58-a-share cash offer undervalued the company and was too conditional. EQT must make a firm offer by 5 p.m. London time on May 14 or withdraw. Intertek shares closed down 2.7% at 4,910 pence, below EQT’s proposal. The company is pursuing a possible split of its Energy & Infrastructure unit instead.
May 8, 2026
Beazley Plc Takeover Watch: Vanguard’s 5% Filing Puts Zurich’s £8.1 Billion Deal Back in Focus
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Beazley Plc Takeover Watch: Vanguard’s 5% Filing Puts Zurich’s £8.1 Billion Deal Back in Focus

Vanguard disclosed a 5.03% stake in Beazley plc, filing after Zurich Insurance’s £8.1 billion cash takeover cleared a key shareholder vote but still awaits court and regulatory approval. Beazley shares last closed at 1,276.50 pence before the May 4 London holiday, below Zurich’s 1,310 pence offer. Vanguard’s position dated May 1 showed recent small share purchases. The deal’s court sanction is expected in the second half of 2026.
May 4, 2026
Auddia (AUUD) stock jumps about 50% premarket on McCarthy Finney merger plan
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Auddia (AUUD) stock jumps about 50% premarket on McCarthy Finney merger plan

Auddia Inc shares surged nearly 50% in premarket trading after announcing a definitive merger deal with Thramann Holdings. The combined company will be renamed McCarthy Finney and trade as MCFN on Nasdaq, pending shareholder and SEC approval and at least $12 million in net cash at closing. Thramann holders are set to receive about 80% of the new entity and $3.5 million in unsecured notes.
February 18, 2026
Masimo stock jumps 34% after Danaher agrees $9.9B buyout at $180/share
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Masimo stock jumps 34% after Danaher agrees $9.9B buyout at $180/share

Masimo shares jumped 34% to $174.87 after Danaher agreed to buy the company for $180 a share in cash, valuing the deal at $9.9 billion. Danaher stock fell 3.4% as investors weighed the move. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approval. Masimo will release earnings on Feb. 26 but will not hold a conference call due to the pending acquisition.
February 17, 2026
ZIM stock could jump toward $35 as Hapag-Lloyd agrees $4.2 billion takeover
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ZIM stock could jump toward $35 as Hapag-Lloyd agrees $4.2 billion takeover

Hapag-Lloyd will buy ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $35 per share in cash, valuing the NYSE-listed firm at $4.2 billion. U.S. markets were closed for Presidents Day, delaying trading in ZIM’s shares until Tuesday. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, including Israeli government sign-off. ZIM last traded at $22.20, well below the offer price.
February 16, 2026
Qube share price jumps after Macquarie-led $11.7bn takeover deal signed — what to watch next
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Qube share price jumps after Macquarie-led $11.7bn takeover deal signed — what to watch next

Qube Holdings shares closed up 3.3% at A$5.01 after confirming a binding A$5.20-per-share takeover deal with a Macquarie Asset Management-led consortium. The offer requires court and shareholder approval, with UniSuper rolling its 15% stake into the new structure. The deal is not subject to financing but hinges on regulatory clearances in Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
February 16, 2026