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May 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
GigCapital7 Announces Closing of Business Combination with Hadron Energy
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GigCapital7 Corp. (“GigCapital7”) and Hadron Energy today announced that they have completed their previously announced business combination. The business combination was approved by GigCapital7 shareholders on May 7, 2026. The combined company has changed its name to Hadron Energy, Inc. and its common stock and warrants will begin trading on Nasdaq under the new symbols “HDRN” and “HDRNW”, respectively, on May 26, 2026. Each existing GigCapital7 unit will se...
May 22, 2026 at 11:07 AM
UWMC Urges TWO Stockholders to Stand Firm and Vote AGAINST the CCM Transaction at May 28 Special Meeting
PONTIAC, Mich. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UWM Holdings Corporation (“UWMC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UWMC), today issued a statement regarding the special meeting of the stockholders of Two Harbors Investment Corp. (“Two Harbors” or “TWO”) (NYSE: TWO) to vote on TWO’s proposed merger with CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC ("CrossCountry" or "CCM") following its adjournment to May 28, 2026. UWMC still has received no engagement from the TWO Board regarding UWMC’s proposal to acquire Two Harbors for th...
May 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Fifth Third Bancorp Announces Results of Early Participation in Private Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) and Fifth Third Financial Corporation (“FTFC”) announced that, in connection with the previously announced offers to Eligible Holders (as defined herein) to exchange (each an “Exchange Offer” and collectively, the “Exchange Offers”) any and all outstanding notes originally issued by Comerica Incorporated and assumed by FTFC as successor by merger as set forth in the table below (the “Existing FTFC Notes”) for (1) up to $1,550,000,0...
May 22, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Aberdeen Investments and DigitalBridge Acquire Equans Infra & Mobility, B.V.
BUNNIK, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A vehicle controlled by DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) (“DigitalBridge”) and Aberdeen Investments has acquired Equans’ asset-based e-mobility activities in the Netherlands. The business specialises in delivering reliable, scalable, and sustainable e-mobility infrastructure. As part of the transaction, the business will be transferred to an entity controlled by DigitalBridge and Aberdeen Investments and will operate under the new name Velian. The new...
May 22, 2026 at 1:09 AM
LTM Has Issued an Offer to Acquire Randstad’s Technology and Consulting Services Business in Europe and Australia to Scale Domain-Driven Solutions and AI Services
MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LTM has issued an offer to acquire Randstad’s Technology and Consulting Services business in Europe and Australia....
May 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Matador Resources Company Announces Successful Acquisitions in Federal Lease Sale
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador” or the “Company”) announces the successful bolt-on acquisition of 5,154 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin as part of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oil and Gas Lease Sale this week. Joseph Wm. Foran, Matador’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, commented, “Matador is pleased to announce a $1.1 billion expansion of its premier Delaware Basin asset base in Southeast New Mexico through the recent BLM Leas...
May 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The Estée Lauder Companies & Puig End Discussions Regarding a Potential Business Combination
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On March 23, 2026, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) and Puig confirmed they were in discussions regarding a potential business combination, but unless and until an agreement was signed between the companies, there could be no assurances regarding the deal or its terms. The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig today announced that the parties have terminated discussions regarding a potential business combination. The Estée Lauder Companies remains fully focused on...
May 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Legacy Partners Insurance Services, Strengthening Footprint in Southeast Michigan
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inszone Insurance Services, a rapidly growing national provider of commercial, personal, and benefits insurance, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Legacy Partners Insurance Services. This strategic acquisition further solidifies Inszone's presence in the Midwest, bringing a highly respected, "one-stop shop" agency into the Inszone family. Founded in 2013 by Joe Graham, Legacy Partners has spent the last decade growing exponentially throughout Southea...
May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Mexedia Signs a Binding Agreement for the Acquisition of 51% of Stantup Service S.r.l. for a Total Consideration of Eur 16.5 Million
ROME--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Mexedia S.p.A. Società Benefit (Euronext Growth Paris: ALMEX, ISIN: IT0005450819), an international tech company operating in the telecommunications and digital services sector, announces that, on today’s date, the Board of Directors of Mexedia and the Board of Directors of Rocket Sharing Company S.p.A. (Euronext Growth Milan: RKT:IM) approved the execution of a binding agreement for the sale to Mexedia of a 51% equity interest in Stantup Service S.r.l.,...
May 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
YourStake Acquires First Affirmative and Relaunches the Advisory Firm as Formative, the Home for Modern Values-Based Advisors
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Values-based tech platform YourStake acquired First Affirmative, the pioneering RIA of the values-based advisor community; relaunching as Formative....
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