Here’s a list of key deals reported across sectors this week:
Zscaler (ZS) acquired SquareX to enhance Zero Trust security capabilities directly within standard browsers for the AI era. The acquisition enables organizations to deploy lightweight browser extensions, eliminating the need for third-party enterprise browsers or full security agents.
Heidelberg Materials (HDLMY) (HLBZF) said Thursday it agreed to acquire Maas Group’s construction materials business in Australia for up to A$1.7B (~$1.19B) in cash, including a potential A$120M cash payment linked to further post-completion milestones.
KKR (KKR) has agreed to acquire private investment firm Arctos Partners in a transaction valued at $1.4B in initial consideration plus potential additional equity of up to $550M.
Henkel (HENKY) (HENOY) said Wednesday it agreed to acquire Netherlands-based specialty coatings company Stahl Holdings for €2.1B (~$2.48B), including debt from private equity firm Wendel (WNDLF).
Texas Instruments (TXN) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Labs (SLAB) for $231.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing a total enterprise value of around $7.5B.
Webster Financial (WBS) on Tuesday announced an acquisition by Banco Santander (SAN) (BCDRF) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at ~$12.3B. WBS shares were +8.44% during afternoon trading to $71.57. Meanwhile, SAN was -7.12% to $12.13.
ESAB (ESAB) -4.2% in early trading Monday after saying it agreed to acquire Canadian testing instrument manufacturer Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45B, aiming to gain exposure to markets such as aerospace and defense.
Eldorado Gold (EGO) -2.1% pre-market Monday after saying it agreed to acquire Foran Mining (FMCXF) in a deal valuing the Canadian copper-focused developer at ~C$3.8B (US$2.8B) including debt, increasing its exposure to copper.