Companies & Markets

Company results, major corporate transactions, market-moving developments and economic decisions.

  1. A discussion on a 90-day suspension of diesel exports was reportedly held, according to reports. This could influence domestic pricing strategies.

  2. Ember Infrastructure Management has made a fourth cash proposal of 615p per share for Ashtead Technology, with a deadline set for October 21, 2026.

  3. A merger agreement was finalized, creating a company valued at $1.1 billion. Shareholder approval was granted on August 24, 2026, according to reports.

  4. A meeting occurred on September 22, 2026, to discuss a $17.6 billion acquisition proposal, according to reports. Board approval was recommended.

  5. Blackstone's second bid for IDP Education at A$2.50 per share was rejected by the board, which cited undervaluation, according to company statements.

  6. A private placement raised $16.5M on September 15, 2026. The merger aims to establish a company listed on Nasdaq, according to reports.

  7. A regulatory filing describes Kemira's acquisition of SIDRA Wasserchemie for EUR 75 million, according to the German Federal Cartel Office.

  8. In July 2026, EQT submitted three non-binding takeover proposals for Perpetual, with the latest offer valuing the firm at A$2.55 billion.

  9. A majority of scheme shares voted in favor on 18 September 2026. The deal values DCC Energy at £5.73 billion, according to reports.

  10. A merger agreement outlines a $313 million valuation, with $180 million in equity rolled over by shareholders, according to reports.

  11. A report details that EigenQ and SVAQ obtained $45 million in convertible note financing to advance their $3 billion merger, according to reports.

  12. A merger agreement was finalized on March 19, 2026. Trading on Nasdaq commenced the following day, according to company announcements.

  13. Retail government bond sales surged 84% year-on-year from April to September 2026, reaching ¥5.14 trillion, according to market data.

  14. A statement outlines expectations for $2 billion in AGI CPU revenue, according to reports. The stock rose by 8% on September 17, 2026.

  15. BNCCORP stockholders approved a merger with OppFi on September 17, 2026, exchanging shares for cash and OppFi stock, pending regulatory approval.

  16. Shares commenced trading under the ticker "RTB" on May 13, 2026, after the merger with RYVYL was finalized on May 12, according to reports.

  17. A statement outlines the acquisition of Tower Fire and NRCS, along with the launch of CarbonRite, according to reports. The group plans 30 new jobs.