Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 9

Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.

Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.

Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.

A survey reveals private equity sponsors and CFOs clash on exit readiness timing, risking up to three turns loss in company valuation during sales.

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

A global survey reveals 97% of organisations struggle with transaction readiness, hindering their ability to capitalise on mergers and acquisitions amid economic uncertainty.

Systal launches Secure AI Manager, an AI-powered platform that simplifies management of complex hybrid IT environments across multiple vendors globally.

Forrester predicts the first agentic AI data breach and a surge in quantum security spending by 2026, amid rising government control of telecoms.

Synoptek appoints Syriac Joswin as Chief Revenue Officer to fuel global growth and strengthen its market position through strategic leadership and innovation.

F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO, with founder Darrell Heaps becoming Chairman to focus on AI strategy amid rapid growth in AI-driven investor relations.

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.

TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.

Ripple is set to acquire stablecoin payment platform Rail for USD $200M, boosting its digital asset network and simplifying cross-border payments for firms.

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

Litera has integrated generative AI into its Kira platform, enhancing contract review and due diligence for legal teams with faster, multilingual analysis.

Toronto-based AI platform OneCliq is set to enhance Dig's real-time analysis of social media trends and consumer sentiment.