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Prosperity Bancshares to Acquire Southwest Bancshares in Strategic Merger Valued at $72.83 per Share

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. has proposed a merger with Southwest Bancshares, Inc., in a move that will consolidate their market presence in Texas banking. The deal will see SWBI shareholders receive Prosperity shares valued at $72.83 each, pending shareholder approval on January 22, 2026.

In a significant corporate action, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: PB) has entered into a merger agreement with Southwest Bancshares, Inc. (SWBI), aimed at enhancing their competitive edge in the Texas banking sector. This merger, announced on September 30, 2025, is set to create a larger entity with a more extensive market footprint. The merger will involve the consolidation of SWBI into Prosperity, with Prosperity emerging as the surviving corporation. Following this initial merger, Texas Partners...
USFM • Dec 16, 2:24 PM
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Glencore Bolsters Peru Copper Presence With Project Acquisition

Glencore Plc is strengthening its position in Peru with the purchase of a project near its existing mining operations, part of the company’s global copper expansion strategy.

Glencore Plc is strengthening its position in Peru with the purchase of a project near its existing mining operations, part of the company’s global copper expansion strategy.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 1:51 PM
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Tech Promises ‘Multi-Year’ M&A Boom, Says Morgan Stanley’s Cheng

Technology dealmakers are just beginning a supercharged period of mergers and acquisitions activity after racking up a record run this year, according to a senior Morgan Stanley banker.

Technology dealmakers are just beginning a supercharged period of mergers and acquisitions activity after racking up a record run this year, according to a senior Morgan Stanley banker.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 16, 1:31 PM
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YOLO traders on both sides of the Atlantic buoy this financial-services provider’s stock

IG Group shares rallied by the third-highest percentage of the year on Tuesday after revealing strong demand from U.

IG Group shares rallied by the third-highest percentage of the year on Tuesday after revealing strong demand from U.S. options traders as well as an acquired platform targeting retail investors in the U.K.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Dec 16, 12:22 PM
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Opens Antitrust Eyes

Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Netflix's proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. studio and streaming assets -- likely to undergo tough antitrust scrutiny by authorities in the US and overseas -- is already defending the pact's merits due to a consumer lawsuit filed Dec. 8. Though private suits to block deals rarely succeed, it's another stick in the fire of antitrust opposition that the companies must overcome to get their deal closed, and stranger things could happen. Bloomberg's Jen...
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 15, 7:57 PM
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Volato Group Enters Merger Agreement with M2i Global Inc., Aiming for Strategic Expansion

Volato Group, Inc. has announced a merger agreement with M2i Global Inc., a move intended to bolster operational synergies and market presence. Expected to close by the end of 2025, this merger highlights a strategic alignment aimed at enhancing shareholder value and expanding service offerings.

In a significant corporate move, Volato Group, Inc. has entered into a merger agreement with M2i Global Inc. The deal is set to reshape the operational landscape for both companies, creating a more comprehensive entity poised for growth in their respective markets. ### Overview of the Merger The merger between Volato Group and M2i Global Inc. aims to leverage the combined strengths of both firms, enhancing their market competitiveness and operational efficiencies. This agreement comes...
USFM • Dec 15, 2:25 PM
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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Astria Therapeutics in Strategic Merger Deal Valued at $8.55 per Share

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced a definitive merger agreement with Astria Therapeutics, Inc., under which Astria will become a wholly owned subsidiary of BioCryst. The transaction values Astria shareholders at approximately $12.70 per share, comprising a mix of BioCryst stock and cash.

In a significant move within the biotech industry, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCRX) has entered into a merger agreement with Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATXS) that will see Astria merge with a wholly owned subsidiary of BioCryst, known as Axel Merger Sub, Inc. This strategic transaction, announced on October 14, 2025, aims to enhance BioCryst's portfolio and expand its capabilities in developing innovative therapies. Under the terms of the merger agreement, each outstanding share of...
USFM • Dec 15, 1:41 PM
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CLO Managers Bet Big on Buyout Revival to Lift Profits in 2026

A flare up in high-profile corporate buyouts is likely to spread into 2026, spurring demand for leveraged financing that could double by some estimates, according to debt managers.

A flare up in high-profile corporate buyouts is likely to spread into 2026, spurring demand for leveraged financing that could double by some estimates, according to debt managers.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 15, 1:00 PM
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CLO Managers Bet Big on Deal Revival to Lift Profits in 2026

A flare up in high-profile corporate buyouts is likely to spread into 2026, spurring demand for leveraged financing that could double by some estimates, according to debt managers.

A flare up in high-profile corporate buyouts is likely to spread into 2026, spurring demand for leveraged financing that could double by some estimates, according to debt managers.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 15, 1:00 PM