M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and deal-making across the global financial sector.
UniCredit CEO Orcel Declares Banco BPM Acquisition Chapter Closed After Failed Bid
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel declared the Banco BPM acquisition attempt closed after the bank abandoned its bid in July 2025 following Italian government conditions deemed unacceptable.
Banco BPM Acquires Full Control of Anima Holding, Creating Italy's Second-Largest Bancassurance Group
Banco BPM has completed its tender offer for Anima Holding, taking the Italian asset manager fully private and creating the country's second-largest bancassurance group by assets under management.
Eastern Bankshares Completes $490 Million Merger with HarborOne Bancorp in New England Consolidation
Eastern Bankshares completed its $490 million merger with HarborOne Bancorp at 12:01 a.m. on 1 November 2025, issuing approximately 26.9 million new shares as HarborOne was delisted from NASDAQ.
Nigeria's Zenith Bank Acquires Kenya's Paramount Bank in First East Africa Expansion
Zenith Bank has announced the acquisition of 100% of Kenya's Paramount Bank for over $7.7 million, marking the Nigerian lender's first entry into East Africa.
Huntington Bancshares Agrees USD 7.4 Billion All-Stock Acquisition of Cadence Bank
Huntington Bancshares has announced a USD 7.4 billion all-stock deal to acquire Houston-based Cadence Bank, marking a major strategic push into the US South.
Absa Bank Uganda Agrees to Acquire Standard Chartered Uganda's Retail and Wealth Business
Absa Bank Uganda has signed an agreement to purchase Standard Chartered Uganda's retail and wealth management operations, with financial terms undisclosed and regulatory approval pending.
Standard Chartered Signs Agreement to Sell Uganda Retail and Wealth Banking to Absa in African Portfolio Retreat
Standard Chartered agreed on 24 October 2025 to transfer its Uganda retail and wealth operations to Absa Bank Uganda, retaining only corporate and investment banking in the country.
Piper Sandler Agrees to Acquire Abu Dhabi Merchant Bank MENA Growth Partners to Establish GCC Hub
US investment bank Piper Sandler has agreed to acquire Abu Dhabi merchant bank MENA Growth Partners, establishing a strategic GCC investment banking hub expected to close in Q1 2026.
Nicolet Bankshares Agrees USD 864 Million All-Stock Merger with MidWestOne Financial Group
Nicolet Bankshares and MidWestOne Financial Group have agreed an all-stock deal worth approximately USD 864 million that would create one of the largest community banks in the Upper Midwest.
Emirates NBD Agrees $3 Billion Deal to Acquire Up to 74% Stake in India's RBL Bank
Emirates NBD's $3 billion investment in RBL Bank marks the largest ever FDI in Indian financial services and the largest equity raise in Indian banking history.
BBVA's €17 Billion Hostile Bid for Sabadell Collapses After Shareholders Reject Takeover
Spain's CNMV declared BBVA's public offer for Sabadell a negative outcome after only 25.33% of shareholders accepted, well below the 30% minimum threshold.
Reserve Bank of India Proposes Framework Allowing Commercial Banks to Finance Corporate M&A
The RBI has released draft directions that would allow Indian commercial banks to finance mergers and acquisitions for the first time, ending a prohibition in place for over 70 years.