Each material 8-K filed by a company listed on a US stock exchange (NYSE, Nasdaq, Cboe), read and summarized: what happened, the key numbers, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). This page lists the last 45 days; every brief stays on its company's 8-K page (4787 companies, A–Z).
Surgery Partners amended its merger agreement with HealthSpan Partners, an affiliate of Bon Secours Mercy Health, to raise the cash price to $25.00 per share and add monthly ticking fees if the merger does not close by March 1, 2027. The company's board said a rival third-party proposal at $28.00 per share was not a superior proposal, citing longer closing time and regulatory risk, and the company still expects the deal to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Merger consideration increased to $25.00 per share in cash, excluding Bain Capital affiliates' rollover shares
Ticking fee of up to $1.61 per share if the merger closes after March 1, 2027, for a maximum of $26.61 per share at the October 23, 2027 outside date
Company termination fee increased to approximately $149.1 million; expense reimbursement capped at $8.25 million
Board reaffirmed its recommendation; the rival proposal at $28.00 per share was judged not superior, and Bain Capital (about 39% ownership) has agreed to vote in favor
Heron Therapeutics reported third-quarter 2026 net revenue of $35.3 million, down 7.8% from $38.2 million a year earlier, while its net loss narrowed to $5.0 million from $17.5 million. The same day, Heron agreed to sell substantially all of its assets to CorMedix Therapeutics, a deal that requires Heron stockholder approval, and the company is not providing 2026 financial guidance.
Q3 2026 net revenue was $35.3 million, compared with $38.2 million in Q3 2025 and $37.7 million in Q2 2026.
Q3 2026 net loss was $5.0 million, compared with $17.5 million in Q3 2025.
CorMedix Therapeutics will acquire substantially all of Heron's assets under a definitive asset purchase agreement, subject to Heron stockholder approval and other closing conditions.
Heron withdrew its full-year 2026 guidance in August 2026 and is not providing guidance at this time; cash and short-term investments were $23.4 million at September 30, 2026.
Quanome agreed on November 4, 2026 to acquire 31,579 newly issued shares of QAI Labs, an early-stage, pre-commercial life sciences company, in exchange for 6,541,236 new Quanome common shares, about 19% of its shares outstanding before the issuance. The parties assigned the consideration shares an aggregate value of $5.0 million, which implies an equity valuation of about $100 million for QAI Labs, and the deal is subject to closing conditions. For shareholders, the deal brings new strategic exposure but also meaningful dilution.
Quanome issues 6,541,236 new common shares, about 19% of shares outstanding before issuance and about 15.97% after.
Quanome receives 31,579 QAI Labs shares, an interest of about 5% immediately after issuance.
Aggregate negotiated transaction value is $5.0 million; implied QAI Labs equity valuation is about $100 million.
The agreement can be terminated if closing has not occurred by December 31, 2026, unless the parties agree otherwise.
CVR Energy will meet potential lenders on November 9, 2026 about a proposed Term Loan B secured credit facility. The lender presentation describes a potential transaction with Marathon Petroleum Corporation to acquire the St. Paul Park and Mandan refineries and related assets for about $4.2 billion, and it is marked as a preliminary draft, so the deal is not yet final.
Lender meeting scheduled for November 9, 2026 for a proposed Term Loan B secured credit facility
Presentation says the ~$4.2 billion acquisition would be funded with ~$1.5 billion senior secured Term Loan B, ~$1.0 billion of other secured debt, and a mix of equity, cash on hand, crude intermediation and an ABL draw
Target assets are the St. Paul Park, Minnesota and Mandan, North Dakota refineries; pro forma LTM Q3'26 EBITDA is ~$1.9 billion, with an implied acquisition multiple of ~3.6x LTM EBITDA
Company expects ~2.0x LTM Q3'26 Debt/EBITDA after the transaction
On November 8, 2026, CorMedix agreed to acquire substantially all assets of Heron Therapeutics for $145.0 million in cash, 14,583,333 new CorMedix common shares, earn-out payments of up to $55 million, and royalties. CorMedix entered into a $150 million senior secured term loan with Pharmakon Advisors to help fund the deal, with $75 million expected to be drawn at closing. The share issuance will dilute existing CorMedix shareholders, and closing is expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to Heron stockholder approval and regulatory clearance.
Upfront consideration is $145.0 million in cash, subject to adjustments, plus 14,583,333 shares of CorMedix common stock.
Earn-outs of up to $55 million are tied to 2028 ZYNRELEF net sales, with a 5.0% royalty on certain product sales above $25.0 million a year in 2027 through 2029.
CorMedix entered into a $150 million Pharmakon term loan and expects to draw $75 million at closing.
Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to Heron stockholder approval and HSR clearance; Heron owes a $4.0 million termination fee in certain cases.
Heron Therapeutics agreed on November 8, 2026 to sell substantially all of its assets to CorMedix, with Heron keeping its tax loss carryforwards, cash and CorMedix shares, and exiting its current operations. The deal requires Heron stockholder approval and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, and shareholders will hold a company that no longer runs its current business.
Upfront consideration of $145.0 million in cash, subject to adjustments, plus 14,583,333 CorMedix common shares
Up to $55 million in earn-out payments tied to 2028 ZYNRELEF net sales, plus a 5% royalty on certain product sales above $25.0 million in 2027 through 2029
Proceeds will repay all amounts outstanding under the Hercules working capital facility, and Rubric's $35.0 million of convertible notes will be exchanged for CorMedix shares
Requires approval by holders of a majority of Heron common stock; $4.0 million termination fee payable in specified circumstances; expected close in the first quarter of 2027
Pono Capital Four and Blackstar Orbital Technologies signed a First Amendment to their Merger Agreement on November 5, 2026. The amendment lowers the Base Purchase Price used to set the Parent Shares paid to Blackstar securityholders, increases the equity plan share reserve, and extends the outside closing date. The filing says the rest of the Merger Agreement is unchanged, and the Business Combination still requires Pono shareholder approval.
Base Purchase Price reduced from $380,000,000 to $200,000,000, which sets the number of Parent Shares paid to Blackstar securityholders
Parent Shares reserved under the Equity Incentive Plan at Closing increased from 6,000,000 to 7,400,000
Company Outside Closing Date extended from March 31, 2027 to June 30, 2027
Churchill Capital Corp XI (CCXI) completed its business combination with Agility Robotics on November 4, 2026, after shareholders approved it on November 2, 2026. The filing says the aggregate consideration was $2.5 billion and that Agility stockholders will hold about 79.1% of the combined company, so existing CCXI public shareholders will hold a much smaller share. The included unaudited pro forma figures show large net losses and minimal sales, which matter to shareholders assessing the combined company's financial position.
Business combination completed November 4, 2026; aggregate consideration to Agility securityholders was $2,500,000,000.
25,451,804 CCXI Class A shares were redeemed for cash from the trust account; 15,948,196 CCXI public shares remain outstanding in the pro forma table.
Pro forma net loss was $407.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, on net sales of $175 thousand, versus a pro forma net loss of $143.9 million for 2025.
Pro forma cash and cash equivalents were $447.2 million as of June 30, 2026, after the transaction adjustments.
iSpecimen completed on November 2, 2026, its acquisition of AI software and related assets from Foldlab AI Ltd. for an aggregate price of $4.5 million, paid in cash, milestone payments and stock. The issuance of 2,907,977 shares to Foldlab on November 5, 2026 gives Foldlab approximately 53.6% of the outstanding common stock, a change in control, which means existing shareholders' ownership is substantially diluted.
Purchase price of $4.5 million: $750,000 cash at closing, two $625,000 milestone payments tied to delivery and acceptance, and $2.5 million in stock.
Stock consideration of 2,907,977 shares, based on a $0.8597 volume-weighted average price, issued to Foldlab on November 5, 2026.
Foldlab holds approximately 53.6% of outstanding shares; Zhengkang (Jacob) Shao is its sole director and shareholder.
Shares are subject to a five-year lock-up with no leak-out; stockholders approved the issuance at a special meeting on October 9, 2026.
Pacira BioSciences said Viatris has commenced a tender offer to buy all Pacira shares for $36.50 each in cash, under a merger agreement signed October 8, 2026, with a second-step merger planned after the offer closes. Pacira will not issue its Q3 2026 earnings release or hold a call, and it has withdrawn its 2026 financial guidance, so shareholders will have no updated company financial outlook during the pending deal.
Viatris, through subsidiary Peach Purchaser Sub Inc., commenced the tender offer on October 30, 2026 at $36.50 per share in cash
Merger agreement with Viatris was entered into on October 8, 2026; completion depends on conditions including a Minimum Condition
Pacira will not release Q3 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, and has withdrawn its previously issued 2026 guidance
Drilling Tools International furnished an investor presentation under Regulation FD that reaffirms its 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA outlook and revises its capital expenditure and Adjusted Free Cash Flow outlook. The deck also details the pending Saltire Energy acquisition, which would be paid for with about $80 million in cash and 17.4 million DTI shares and requires DTI stockholder approval.
Q3 2026 revenue was $40.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $9.5 million, which the company says increased sequentially.
2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue of $155 million to $170 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $35 million to $45 million.
Saltire consideration is about $80 million in cash plus 17.4 million DTI shares, with Saltire run-rate Adjusted EBITDA of $22.5 million and expected closing in Q1 2027.
BRC Group Holdings, through subsidiary BRF Finance Co., closed the sale of its remaining membership interests in Great American Holdings, LLC to Oaktree-affiliated buyers on November 3, 2026. About $51.7 million of the $62.25 million cash proceeds repaid part of the term loan owed to Oaktree-affiliated lenders, while a new $26.5 million incremental term loan was added to the credit agreement, so the transaction both reduces and adds to the company's debt.
Total cash consideration to Seller: $62,250,000, with about $51.7 million used to repay term-loan debt
Amendment No. 7 provides a $26,500,000 incremental term loan maturing February 26, 2028, with a 2.0% closing fee as original issue discount
A $3,281,250 transaction fee was paid-in-kind by adding it to term-loan principal; future prepayment premium reduced to $0
Aggregate term-loan principal is about $43.7 million after closing; pro forma financial information is due by November 9, 2026
Enhanced Group Inc. agreed on November 4, 2026 to acquire about a 77% stake in Germany-based live entertainment company DEAG by issuing about 10,970,230 new Class A common shares, with no cash consideration. The company also agreed to sell 2,109,705 shares at $7.11 in a private placement for about $15 million gross, and the deal is a related-party transaction because controlling stockholder Apeiron is a seller. Shareholders face significant dilution, and the warrant reset from the June 2026 private placement could add up to 5,747,000 shares.
Exchange: about 77% of DEAG for about 10,970,230 new Class A common shares, with no cash consideration; closing is expected in the first quarter of 2027
Private placement: 2,109,705 shares at $7.11 per share, about $15 million gross, before placement agent fees and expenses
June 2026 warrants: exercise price, currently $38.90, resets to the $7.11 private placement price at closing, with up to 5,747,000 additional shares issuable
Related party: Apeiron is the controlling stockholder and a DEAG seller; a special committee's financial advisor, Roth Capital, found the consideration fair to the company from a financial point of view
On October 30, 2026, cbdMD completed its acquisition of operating assets from Twinlab Consolidated Holdings through a court-approved creditor sale. The company assumed $1.75 million of senior secured debt owed to Akretive Holdings, LLC, and issued that creditor 2,229,805 common shares, equal to 19.9% of shares outstanding at signing, with 132,730 more shares planned subject to shareholder approval. The deal adds nutritional supplement brands and moves cbdMD beyond hemp products, but it also adds secured debt and share issuance that dilutes existing holders.
Closed October 30, 2026, after a Broward County, Florida court approved the sale as a private sale; the seller was the assignee for the benefit of creditors, Philip J. Von Kahle.
Issued 2,229,805 common shares, valued at $1.00 per share, to Akretive Holdings, LLC, representing 19.9% of shares outstanding at signing.
Assumed a $1,750,000 senior secured note bearing 9% annual interest, maturing two years after the closing date and secured by the acquired assets.
Acquired brands include Twinlab, Reserveage, Metabolife and ResVitale; 132,730 additional shares are subject to shareholder approval within 270 days of closing.
At a November 3, 2026 special meeting, NOVAGOLD shareholders approved the Arrangement Resolution, with 99.72% of votes cast in favor. The transaction would make New NOVAGOLD the parent company, with NOVAGOLD acquiring Paulson's 40% Donlin Gold interest and raising its ownership from 60% to 100%. Completion is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory, stock exchange and court approvals, and the equity plan drew 37.22% opposition.
Arrangement Resolution: 302,610,350 votes for (99.72%) and 380,548 against (0.13%).
2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan: 189,929,461 votes for (62.59%) and 112,946,575 against (37.22%).
Quorum of 303,446,751 shares, or 69.15% of 438,815,994 outstanding as of the September 23, 2026 record date.
Upon closing, holders of NOVAGOLD shares would own about 65% of New NOVAGOLD, and Paulson about 39.7% including existing stake.
Helen of Troy's board unanimously rejected a non-binding proposal from Empower Brands, a company owned by Spectrum Brands and Oaktree Capital Management, to acquire it for $37.00 per share in cash, saying the offer substantially undervalues the company. The company said it reported strong Q2 FY27 results, raised guidance, and cut total debt by about $244 million over 18 months to $673 million. No tender offer has commenced, so shareholders are not being asked to act on the proposal at this time.
Board unanimously rejected a non-binding proposal of $37.00 per share in cash from Empower Brands Holdings Group, LLC.
Empower Brands is owned by Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. and Oaktree Capital Management.
Company reported strong Q2 FY27 results and raised guidance; total debt was $673 million at the end of the second quarter.
Shares rose 67.5% fiscal year-to-date through November 3, 2026, versus 10.0% for the S&P 500; BofA Securities is financial advisor.
ARRAY Technologies agreed to merge with Shoals Technologies in a stock-for-stock deal, with ARRAY as the legal acquirer and Shoals becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. The companies expect the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, and ARRAY shareholders would hold about 35% of the combined company's basic shares.
Each Shoals share converts into 1.6931 ARRAY shares; Shoals shareholders are expected to own about 65% of combined basic shares at closing.
Preliminary, indicative pro forma 2027 revenue of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $410 million to $480 million, including year-one synergies.
ARRAY committed to redeem $317.5 million of Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, with $161.3 million due within 90 days after closing.
ARRAY would owe Shoals a $40.3 million termination fee if its board changes its recommendation or it breaches non-solicitation obligations; closing expected in Q1 2027.
On November 2, 2026, Rockwell Medical agreed to acquire Vantive's in-center hemodialysis business in 35 jurisdictions, with a $125 million base price financed mainly by seller loans and a convertible note from Vantive affiliates. The company also withdrew its previously issued 2026 guidance, citing expected transaction and financing expenses. Shareholders face substantially higher debt, potential dilution from the convertible note, and closing that is expected in mid-2027 and subject to regulatory approvals.
Equity and Asset Purchase Agreement with Vantive Limited dated November 2, 2026, covering the in-center hemodialysis business in 35 jurisdictions
Base purchase price of $125 million, funded by two $50 million term loans and a $25 million convertible note from Vantive affiliates, plus up to $45 million in earnout payments
2026 guidance for net sales, gross margin, adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow withdrawn
Expected closing in mid-2027, subject to regulatory approvals; combined business projected annual revenue of $400 million to $450 million
WhiteFiber completed its $60.0 million cash acquisition of two industrial properties in Yadkin County, North Carolina, from a unit of Unifi, Inc. on October 28, 2026, with plans to develop them into data center campuses. The sites are expected to provide a combined minimum of 60 megawatts, with potential for up to 198 megawatts. The same release said NC-1 billing ramp slipped past the previously anticipated August timeframe and its initial financing is not yet complete, which offsets some of the acquisition news for shareholders.
Acquisition closed October 28, 2026; $60.0 million purchase price paid in cash, including a $2.25 million earnest money deposit applied at closing.
Combined minimum of 60 MW across the two properties, with potential for up to 198 MW within seven years, subject to confirmation.
Initial ready-for-service capacity at NC-2 and NC-3 is targeted for late 2027, subject to development conditions.
NC-1: about 35 of the contracted 40 MW IT deployment is operational; financing for the initial deployment is not yet closed and there is no assurance it will be completed.
CVR Energy agreed on November 2, 2026 to acquire the St. Paul Park and Mandan refineries and related marketing and logistics assets from subsidiaries of Marathon Petroleum for a base cash price of $4.2 billion, plus working capital adjustments. The deal is funded by $2.5 billion of secured debt, an $800 million equity investment from Trafigura, a $500 million equity commitment from the controlling shareholder, and cash on hand, and the company expects it to close by the end of 2026, subject to antitrust and other conditions. The company says the acquisition would raise pro forma nine-month EBITDA from about $900 million to $2.0 billion, but the deal adds significant debt and new preferred share issuance for existing holders.
Base cash price of $4.2 billion for the St. Paul Park refinery (105,000 barrels per day), the Mandan refinery (72,000 barrels per day) and marketing business
Financing includes $2.5 billion of secured debt, $800 million from Trafigura for about 14,989,695 Series A-1 non-voting preferred shares at $53.37 per share, and a $500 million controlling shareholder equity commitment
Company-stated pro forma nine-month 2026 EBITDA of about $2.0 billion versus about $900 million stand-alone, and EPS of $7.67 versus $3.73
Closing expected by end of 2026; reverse termination fees of up to $252 million may apply in specified circumstances
ADT reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.3 billion, up 4%, and GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.20, up from $0.17, while adjusted EPS rose 4% to $0.24. The company also agreed on October 29, 2026 to be acquired by Thrive Holdings for $10.00 per share in cash, so shareholders would be paid cash and the stock would stop trading on the NYSE, and the company withdrew its previously issued guidance.
Q3 2026 total revenue was $1,349 million, up 4% from $1,298 million; adjusted income from continuing operations fell $11 million to $176 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $440 million, down $40 million from the prior-year quarter.
Stockholders will receive $10.00 per share in cash; the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to stockholder and U.S. antitrust approval.
The company is not providing financial guidance and has withdrawn previously issued guidance.
Shareholders of Churchill Capital Corp XI approved the business combination with Agility Robotics, Inc. at an extraordinary general meeting on November 2, 2026. Holders of 25,451,804 Class A shares, about 61.5% of those outstanding, redeemed for trust funds, removing approximately $261.8 million from the trust account, so expected gross capital is about $465.1 million before transaction expenses.
Business Combination Proposal: 21,069,042 shares voted for, 1,334,087 against and 2,623,822 abstained.
Redemptions: 25,451,804 Class A shares (about 61.5%), removing approximately $261.8 million from the trust account.
Expected gross capital of about $465.1 million, including $201.0 million from the PIPE and $100 million of equity already received.
Closing expected November 4, 2026; common stock expected to trade on Nasdaq as AGLT on November 5, 2026.
On October 30, 2026, Broadwind completed its acquisition of 100% of MCM Acquisition Company, an Alabama precision metal component manufacturer, paying about $21.5 million in cash at closing, including $3.5 million placed in escrow. The deal was financed with cash on hand and advances under Broadwind's credit facility, which was amended to increase the term loan, extend maturity to January 1, 2028, and raise the term loan margin to 2.75% from 2.50%. Pro forma net debt to trailing adjusted EBITDA is about 3.7x, and shareholders will weigh the added debt against the company's expectation that the deal is accretive.
Base purchase price of $18.0 million plus up to $7.0 million in contingent consideration tied to post-closing performance targets; about $21.5 million paid in cash at closing
MCM generated trailing twelve-month revenue of about $16.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of about $3.7 million through June 30, 2026, according to the press release
Credit agreement amended October 30, 2026: term loan increased by about $1.8 million, maturity extended to January 1, 2028, and term loan SOFR margin raised to 2.75% from 2.50%
Pro forma net debt to trailing adjusted EBITDA about 3.7x as of June 30, 2026; company plans to reduce it to 2.0x or less by year-end 2028
EVgo's Board received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from LS Power, which holds about 56% of EVgo's combined voting power, to buy the shares it does not own for $2.00 per share in cash. The Board has formed a special committee of independent directors to review the proposal, and no decisions have been made, so there is no assurance a deal will follow.
LS Power proposes $2.00 per share in cash for all Class A shares it does not already own
The proposal represents a 62% premium to the 30-day VWAP and a 59% premium to the closing price as of October 30, 2026
LS Power holds about 178 million shares, or approximately 56% of voting securities
EVgo's shareholders do not need to take any action at this time
Kimberly-Clark has completed its previously announced acquisition of Kenvue, uniting portfolios that include 10 billion-dollar brands and expanding its global footprint. In connection with the transaction, the board approved an integration program expected to result in cumulative pre-tax charges of approximately $3.1 billion and appointed three former Kenvue directors to the board.
Kenvue shareholders received $3.50 in cash and 0.14625 shares of Kimberly-Clark common stock per share, with Kimberly-Clark delivering approximately 281,060,840 shares in the aggregate.
The Kenvue Integration Program is expected to incur cumulative pre-tax charges of approximately $3.1 billion and capital expenditures of approximately $1.4 billion through December 31, 2029.
Richard E. Allison, Jr., Larry J. Merlo, and Kirk L. Perry joined the board of directors, replacing Mae C. Jemison, Christa S. Quarles, and Jaime Ramirez.
Named executive officers received one-time, premium-priced nonqualified stock option grants effective December 1, 2026, including $6,600,000 for CEO Michael Hsu.
Pelthos Therapeutics agreed on October 30, 2026 to merge with Castle Creek Biosciences in a two-step merger, with Castle Creek becoming a wholly owned subsidiary. Castle Creek holders would receive 5,200,000 Pelthos shares at closing, plus contingent shares, milestone payments and priority review voucher proceeds, and would own about 32.5% of Pelthos on a fully diluted basis before the PIPE financing. Closing requires stockholder approvals from both companies and is expected by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
5,200,000 Pelthos common shares issued to Castle Creek holders at closing, about 32.5% of fully diluted shares before the PIPE financing
Up to 5,800,000 additional Pelthos shares if FDA approval of D-Fi is received on or before March 31, 2036
Up to $300 million in milestone payments tied to D-Fi clinical, commercial and net sales targets, plus 80% of any priority review voucher sale proceeds
Either party may terminate if the First Merger is not completed by February 1, 2027, subject to extension to March 31, 2027 in certain circumstances
OpenWorld closed its merger with Blocksight Holdings Co. on October 27, 2026, and issued 641,924 common shares to the sellers, 275,110 of them subject to vesting restrictions. On October 29, 2026, the company agreed to a registered direct offering expected to raise about $3.5 million in gross proceeds before fees, with the offering expected to close on or about October 30, 2026; the new shares and warrants will add to the share count and may dilute existing shareholders.
Merger with Blocksight closed October 27, 2026; 641,924 shares issued to sellers, with 275,110 restricted and vesting monthly from the 22nd to 36th month after closing.
Registered direct offering of 1,494,084 common shares and 1,023,901 pre-funded warrants, with Series A and Series B warrants, priced at a combined $1.39 per share with warrants.
Gross proceeds expected to be about $3.5 million before placement agent fees and expenses; Patrick Kim named Blocksight CEO with a $250,000 annual base salary and $357,350 signing bonus.
Perrigo agreed to sell its Infant Formula business to MeridianMade for total consideration of up to $175 million, including $40 million in cash at closing and up to $135 million contingent on performance milestones through 2030. The company expects a non-cash impairment charge of $275 million to $375 million in the fourth quarter of 2026, and says the deal should enhance its margin profile and significantly reduce future capital expenditures.
Total consideration of up to $175 million: $40 million cash at closing plus up to $135 million contingent on milestones through 2030
Expected non-cash impairment charge of $275 million to $375 million in the fourth quarter of 2026
In the trailing four quarters ended June 27, 2026, Infant Formula generated net sales of $380 million and segment adjusted operating income of $8 million
Closing is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) entered a merger agreement under which DoorDash will acquire it for $65.00 per share, an equity value of approximately $17 billion, with a 26% premium to its October 22, 2026 closing price. Instacart stockholders can elect cash, DoorDash stock, or a mix, subject to proration, and the deal is expected to close in late 2027 or the first half of 2028.
Cash consideration of $65.00 per share, or 0.3372 DoorDash Class A shares, or $48.75 cash plus 0.0843 DoorDash shares per Instacart share
Equity value of approximately $17 billion; the stock portion of the consideration is capped at 25% of aggregate consideration
Closing expected in the end of 2027 or the first half of 2028, subject to Instacart stockholder approval, antitrust clearances and other conditions
Stockholders holding about 19% of Instacart's outstanding shares have agreed to vote in favor
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) reported third-quarter 2026 results showing total revenue of $1,095 million, up 17% year-over-year, and GAAP net income of $147 million, up 2%. The same day, it agreed to be acquired by DoorDash in a cash-and-stock deal valued at an equity value of approximately $17 billion, and it suspended financial guidance and withdrew its long-term guidance. For shareholders, the outcome now depends on the DoorDash transaction terms rather than standalone guidance.
Definitive agreement to be acquired by DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) in a cash-and-stock deal with an equity value of approximately $17 billion
Q3 2026 total revenue of $1,095 million, up 17%; GTV of $10,528 million, up 15%
GAAP net income of $147 million, up 2%; diluted EPS of $0.60 versus $0.51 a year earlier
Earnings call scheduled for November 5, 2026 cancelled; financial guidance suspended and long-term guidance withdrawn
A. O. Smith reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $940.5 million, roughly flat from a year earlier, with net earnings down 4% to $126.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.93 versus $0.94. The company also signed definitive agreements to sell an 81% stake in its China business to CPE, valued at about $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, and reset its 2026 guidance to exclude China, which matters to shareholders because the company's earnings base and capital plans are changing.
Q3 2026 net sales $940.5 million vs. $942.5 million; net earnings $126.3 million vs. $132.0 million; diluted EPS $0.93 vs. $0.94
CPE to acquire an 81% interest in the China business; A. O. Smith keeps a 19% stake and a long-term brand license; deal expected to close in the first half of 2027
China business valued at about $400 million cash-free, debt-free; total value expected to exceed $500 million including licensing economics
2026 guidance excluding China: net sales growth of about 4% and adjusted EPS of $3.42 to $3.52
On October 21, 2026, Forge Nano completed its business combination with ATII Holdings, Inc., and ATII was renamed Forge Nano Holdings, Inc. Shareholders now hold a public company with 128,655,585 shares outstanding, and Forge Nano's former stockholders hold about 90.2% of them before dilutive securities. The filing also includes up to 90,000,000 earn-out shares and a $704.5 million earn-out liability, which may cause large non-cash gains or losses.
Business combination closed October 21, 2026; ATII re-domiciled to Delaware and was renamed Forge Nano Holdings, Inc.
PIPE financing: $100,000,000 from an initial investor plus $23,000,000 from additional investors, at $10.00 per share for common stock.
128,655,585 shares outstanding after closing; Forge Nano stockholders hold 90.2%, excluding dilutive securities.
Up to 90,000,000 earn-out shares, released in 30,000,000-share tranches at VWAP of $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 or revenue of $400 million, $600 million and $800 million.
Distribution Solutions Group said on October 26, 2026, that its subsidiary Lawson Products closed the acquisition of GradeEight Holdings for a total of $145 million, funded with borrowings under its $400 million revolving credit facility and available cash. The filing also describes a separate pending merger agreement dated July 15, 2026, under which the company would become privately held and its common stock would no longer be listed on Nasdaq, with CEO J. Bryan King and affiliates of LKCM Headwater, which own about 78.5% of the shares, on the buyer side.
GradeEight acquisition closed October 26, 2026, with a total purchase price of $145 million
Funded with borrowings under the existing $400 million revolving credit facility and available cash
Pending going-private merger agreement dated July 15, 2026; common stock would no longer trade on Nasdaq upon completion
LKCM Headwater and affiliates own about 78.5% of common stock; CEO J. Bryan King is managing partner of LKCM Headwater
AIAI Holdings signed a Services Agreement with Messier 42 LLC, under common control with the company, to support a War Tech Consortium that will pursue defense technology acquisitions and partnerships. The company will receive 50% of net proceeds from an existing anti-drone sales agreement, and M42 projects about $125 million in cash for the company in 2027 based on the current sales pipeline; the filing says the deal will be accretive to earnings per share.
Services Agreement dated October 26, 2026; initial fee is 50% of net proceeds from the Existing Agreement for anti-drone sales
M42 projects approximately $125 million in cash for AIAI in 2027, based on the current sales pipeline; these are M42's projections, not company results
Press release issued October 27, 2026 says the earlier planned controlling interest in an M42 subsidiary is no longer part of the transaction
AAR CORP. furnished an investor presentation describing its pending acquisition of a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings, under a share purchase agreement dated September 28, 2026, at an implied enterprise value of $4.0 billion. The deal is financed with new debt and about $780 million of AAR equity issued to MRO Holdings shareholders, plus about $230 million from a PIPE transaction, which would give those holders roughly 12% and new PIPE investors roughly 5% pro forma ownership, and AAR expects pro forma net leverage of about 3.8x at closing.
Implied enterprise value of $4.0 billion for a 65% controlling interest; MRO Holdings shareholders keep 35%
About $780 million of upfront equity to MRO Holdings shareholders (roughly 12% pro forma ownership) and about $230 million in PIPE equity (roughly 5%)
Pro forma net leverage of about 3.8x at close, with expected closing in AAR's fiscal Q3 ending February 2027, subject to regulatory approvals
Presentation cites about $75 million of run-rate cost synergies, with run-rate synergies expected by the fiscal year ending May 2030
MidCap Financial Investment Corp (MFIC) signed a merger agreement with Ares Capital Corp (ARCC) under which MFIC stockholders would receive $1.21 in cash plus ARCC stock, valued at a total of $10.88 per share. The total is below MFIC's preliminary net asset value of $12.86 per share as of September 30, 2026, but it is a 30.1% premium to MFIC's October 26, 2026 closing price, and the stock portion will vary with ARCC's price and NAV before closing.
Cash consideration of $1.21 per share and stock consideration of about $9.67 per share, for total consideration of $10.88 per fully diluted share
Premium of approximately 30.1% to MFIC's October 26, 2026 closing price and 25.8% to its 30-day VWAP
Preliminary NAV per share of approximately $12.86 as of September 30, 2026, subject to change in MFIC's third quarter 2026 results expected November 5, 2026
MFIC would pay ARCC a termination fee of $31,360,000 in certain circumstances; closing is expected in the first half of 2027, subject to MFIC stockholder approval
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem said it completed its acquisition of the robotics business of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric on October 23, 2026, paying with common and non-voting convertible preferred shares issued to a Faraday Future subsidiary. It also gave first-time full-year 2026 guidance of about 2,000 robots on a standalone basis, but the filing reports no revenue, profit, or EPS results, and the share issuance may dilute existing holders.
Acquisition closed October 23, 2026; consideration was common and non-voting convertible preferred shares issued to Smart Technology Holdings Ltd., a Faraday Future subsidiary
Standalone 2026 guidance of about 2,000 robots with positive unit gross margins; the company will consolidate the acquired business only from October 23, 2026
October sales and shipments expected to exceed 300 robots; cumulative sales expected to exceed 1,100 robots by month-end
Projected 2027 revenue of about $45.2 million under a five-year outlook that is not a guarantee of future performance
RadNet agreed on October 26, 2026 to acquire ONRAD, Inc., a teleradiology and in-hospital radiology staffing provider, for $350 million in cash and 5 million RadNet shares, subject to customary adjustments, plus an earnout of up to $210 million tied to ONRAD's 2027 Adjusted EBITDA. RadNet says ONRAD would add $190 million to $200 million of revenue and $60 million to $65 million of Adjusted EBITDA in its first year after closing, but the deal adds cash outflow and share issuance, and closing is expected in early 2027.
Upfront consideration of $350 million in cash and 5,000,000 shares of RadNet common stock, subject to customary adjustments and escrow holdbacks
Earnout of up to $210 million if ONRAD meets a target Post-Closing Annual Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2027, payable in cash, shares or both
RadNet expects ONRAD to add $190 million to $200 million of revenue and $60 million to $65 million of Adjusted EBITDA in its first year after closing
Closing expected in early 2027; the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period has expired, and a conference call is set for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 27, 2026
Faraday Future (FFAI) completed the sale of its robotics business to FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (FFR) on October 23, 2026. FFR, which FFAI controls, paid a purchase price of $200 million, settled in FFR common and non-voting preferred stock, and the transaction was a related-party deal. Shareholders should note the dilution from the share issuance and that FFAI no longer owns the robotics business, which now trades under FFR on Nasdaq.
Closing date was October 23, 2026; purchase price was $200 million, adjusted for outstanding FF Robotics options.
FFR issued 1,315,313 common shares and 65,475 non-voting preferred shares to the FFAI subsidiary, equal to 66,790,313 shares on an as-converted basis at $2.246 per share.
Yueting Jia and Jiawei Wang entered employment agreements with FF Robotics; FFR's new board structure gives FF Global Partners LLC the right to designate four of seven directors.
FFR gave first-time 2026 guidance of approximately 2,000 robots in sales and shipments.
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem (FFR) closed its acquisition of RobotCo, the robotics business of Faraday Future, on October 23, 2026, issuing 1,315,313 common shares and 65,475 Series C Preferred shares with no cash paid. The Series C Preferred is convertible into 65,474,624 common shares, subject to limits in Item 5.03, so the deal carries significant potential share issuance for current holders, while the company also gave its first full-year 2026 guidance of approximately 2,000 robots.
Acquisition closed October 23, 2026; FFR issued 1,315,313 common shares and 65,475 Series C Preferred shares to the Cayman Seller, with no cash proceeds.
Series C Preferred is convertible into 65,474,624 common shares, subject to adjustment and the limits described in Item 5.03.
Yueting Jia appointed Chief Executive Officer with a $500,000 base salary and $500,000 target bonus; Jiawei (Jerry) Wang became Executive Chairman.
Press release says 2026 robot sales and shipments are expected to be approximately 2,000 units, and October 2026 shipments are expected to exceed 300 units.
SHF Holdings, doing business as Safe Harbor, signed a non-binding term sheet on October 26, 2026 under which Opifex Media Inc. would become a wholly owned subsidiary in a transaction expected to be accounted for as a reverse acquisition. Opifex security holders would own 85% of the combined company and existing Safe Harbor holders 15%, on a fully diluted basis before capital raised at closing, and the term sheet does not obligate either party to complete the deal. The filing also disclosed that Series B preferred conversions issued shares exceeding 5% of common stock outstanding, adding to dilution for existing shareholders.
Non-binding term sheet signed October 26, 2026; Opifex would merge into a newly formed subsidiary of Safe Harbor and holders would receive Safe Harbor common stock.
Opifex holders would own 85% and existing Safe Harbor holders 15% at closing, with the Safe Harbor share adjustable within 12.5% to 17.5%.
From July 1 to October 23, 2026, 23,914,988 common shares were issued on conversion of 6,545 Series B preferred shares for no additional consideration; 24,942,735 shares were outstanding as of October 23, 2026.
Nasdaq granted an additional compliance period through April 19, 2027 to regain the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement; the term sheet contemplates a 45-day exclusivity period.
On October 26, 2026, GameSquare completed its acquisition of FanEngine's IP assets in exchange for 5,439,416 newly issued common shares, which the company says equals 30% of its shares outstanding after closing. Sellers may also earn up to 1,410,218 more shares and up to $50 million in cash based on revenue and net income milestones, so existing shareholders face significant dilution. The company reiterated its 2027 guidance of revenue over $150 million and adjusted EBITDA of more than $30 million.
Closing completed October 26, 2026; 5,439,416 shares issued to Seller Securityholders, 30% of shares outstanding after closing.
Earnout: up to 1,410,218 additional shares and up to $50 million in cash, tied to revenue and net income milestones through 2028.
Stockholders approved the share issuance on October 22, 2026, with 4,680,673 votes for and 896,967 against.
Marco Baccanello and Benjamin Hugo joined the board; the company reiterated 2027 guidance of revenue over $150 million and adjusted EBITDA above $30 million.
EQT agreed to acquire Range Resources in an all-stock merger, with each Range share exchanged for 0.987 EQT shares and EQT holders owning about 73% of the combined company. The deal is subject to shareholder votes at both companies, regulatory approvals, and other closing conditions, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2027, so the transaction would reshape EQT's ownership and scale if completed.
Each Range common share converts into 0.987 EQT common shares; EQT holders expected to own about 73% and Range holders about 27%
Termination fees: Range would pay EQT $423 million and EQT would pay Range $1,148 million in certain circumstances
Expected to close in the first quarter of 2027; either party may terminate if not completed by October 25, 2027, extendable to April 25, 2028
Expected annual synergies of $325 million within two years; Range CEO Dennis Degner and one other Range designee to join EQT's board
Melar Acquisition Corp. I shareholders approved the business combination with Everli Global Inc. and related proposals at an extraordinary general meeting on October 22, 2026, with no votes against any proposal reported as zero abstentions. Holders of 3,852,564 Class A shares redeemed for a pro rata share of the trust account, leaving approximately $0.8 million in the trust after redemptions, and Melar expects the combination to close promptly once remaining conditions are met.
Business Combination Proposal: 9,425,113 votes for and 23,978 against, with 0 abstentions
Redemptions: 3,852,564 Melar Class A Ordinary Shares redeemed; approximately $0.8 million remains in the trust account
Combined company to operate as Everli Global Holdings Inc. and trade on Nasdaq as EVRL and EVRLW once the deal closes
Bolt Biotherapeutics acquired Prana Therapies through a stock-for-stock reverse merger and, concurrently, agreed to a $120 million upfront private placement of Series D preferred stock. After the financing, pre-transaction Bolt holders are expected to own about 6.9% of common stock, Prana holders about 51.7%, and private placement investors about 41.4%, so existing Bolt shareholders face substantial dilution and a major change in ownership.
Bolt issued 430,746 shares of common stock and 16,360.929 shares of Series D preferred stock to Prana stockholders; each preferred share converts into 1,000 common shares.
The private placement covers 13,995.311 Series D preferred shares for $120 million in upfront gross proceeds, with warrants for up to an additional $60 million upon exercise.
Conversion of the Series D preferred stock requires Bolt stockholder approval, and the private placement is expected to close on October 26, 2026.
The company expects the financing to fund operations into 2028; lead program PRA-216 has Phase 2 patient data expected from the second quarter through the fourth quarter of 2027.
Data I/O completed its acquisition of V-TEK, Inc. and A&J Programming, Inc. on October 20, 2026, for $23.0 million, paid as $20.0 million in cash and $3.0 million in common stock. The company funded part of the deal with a private placement of about $13.25 million, including $11.25 million of convertible notes that carry a 5.0% interest rate, rising one percentage point each year, and that can convert into common or preferred stock, which could dilute existing shareholders. The company says the acquisition is expected to double its revenue, but the filing does not include financial results to support that claim.
Acquisition of V-TEK, Inc. and A&J Programming, Inc. completed October 20, 2026, for $23.0 million: $20.0 million cash and $3.0 million in stock at $2.68 per share, with $1.3 million placed in escrow
Private placement closed October 20, 2026: about $13.25 million, including 746,266 common shares and about $11.25 million of convertible notes maturing October 20, 2031
Notes carry 5.0% interest paid in cash; default interest rate rises to 18% per annum, and an 8% rate applies if a shareholder meeting is not held by the deadline
Lantheus and Curium's parent each received a Second Request from the FTC on October 21, 2026, in its review of the August 3, 2026 merger agreement. The request extends the HSR Act waiting period until 30 days after substantial compliance, so closing is pending longer, though the companies still expect completion in the first half of 2027.
FTC issued Second Requests to Lantheus and Parent on October 21, 2026
Waiting period extends until 30 days after both parties substantially comply with the requests
Companies still expect the merger to close in the first half of 2027
Drugs Made In America Acquisition Corp. and Power Analytics Global Corp. amended their merger agreement on October 13, 2026. If the APQC Acquisition is not completed by November 1, 2026, or another Reversion Event occurs, the closing valuation automatically falls from $2.85 billion to $1.71 billion on a standalone basis, and the APQC completion condition is removed.
Closing valuation drops from $2.85 billion to $1.71 billion on a standalone basis if a Reversion Event occurs.
Reversion Event triggers include APQC Acquisition not completed by November 1, 2026, termination of the APQC agreement, or an independent director determination that it cannot be completed.
Fairness opinion for the standalone valuation is expected from Joel A. Gallo on or before October 26, 2026, after the prior evaluator's engagement ended October 2, 2026.
On October 20, 2026, Soluna entered into a Subscription Agreement with affiliates of Applied Digital to form a jointly owned company that will develop a planned 50 megawatt Critical I.T. data center at Project Dorothy 3 near Silverton, Texas. Soluna would hold 49% of the Project Company and Applied 51%, and the closing is expected on or before December 1, 2026, subject to conditions including a Tax Abatement Vote. If the deal fails to close, Soluna would reimburse 80% of Applied's funded development costs, up to $45 million.
Soluna Investor would hold 49% and Applied Investor 51% of the Project Company membership interests at closing
Soluna's ground sublease is attributed a value of $18,750,000, while Applied Investor contributes $19,515,306 in cash, less credits for certain prior costs
Soluna would issue Applied a warrant for up to 7,644,444 shares of common stock at $0.74 per share, exercisable for seven years
Closing is expected on or before December 1, 2026, with the outside date no later than December 31, 2026
Cencora signed a merger agreement to acquire American Oncology Network (AON), valuing AON at an enterprise value of $2.4 billion, including $2.3 billion at closing and up to $100 million in contingent value rights. The same day, Cencora said its fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS is now expected to be at least $17.90, at the high end of its prior $17.75 to $17.95 range, and that the deal is expected to be accretive to adjusted diluted EPS in the second year after closing.
Enterprise value of $2.4 billion: $2.3 billion at closing plus up to $100 million in CVRs
Cencora expects to pay about $1.7 billion to raise its AON stake to 75%, assuming holders keep up to 25% through an equity rollover
Fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS now expected to be at least $17.90, the high end of the prior $17.75 to $17.95 range
Fiscal 2027 expectations to be discussed on the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 earnings call on November 4, 2026
Nuburu completed the purchase of an additional 67.1% interest in Tekne S.p.A. on October 15, 2026, bringing its stake to 70%, with a fixed price of €5,200,000 and up to €20,000,000 in earn-out payments tied to Tekne's revenue. Separately, NYSE Regulation issued Nuburu a public warning letter on October 19, 2026, stating that any future violation that could lead to such a letter would result in immediate suspension and delisting proceedings.
Nuburu Defense acquired 745,759 Tekne shares on October 15, 2026, a stake of about 67.1% that brings its total holding to 70%.
Purchase price is €5,200,000: €1,200,000 paid October 15, 2026, and €4,000,000 deferred in €1,000,000 installments through March 31, 2027.
Earn-out totals €20,000,000, with a guaranteed annual minimum of €2,000,000 for fiscal 2027 to 2036, payable by June 30 beginning in 2028.
NYSE American warning letter, dated October 19, 2026, cites late disclosure of a side letter and a Heckler & Koch AG share agreement effective September 30, 2026.
Dream Finders Homes completed its acquisition of Beazer Homes USA on October 20, 2026, paying $33.50 in cash per Beazer share, for aggregate consideration of approximately $878.4 million and an enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion. The deal was funded partly by $450.0 million from a second closing of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and $572.1 million from a land bank facility with Millrose Properties, which also repaid Beazer's $350 million 7.250% notes due 2029. The company expects over $100 million of annual run-rate cost synergies and double-digit percentage EPS accretion in year one, and it has committed to reducing leverage within 18 to 24 months.
Beazer shareholders received $33.50 in cash per share; aggregate consideration was approximately $878.4 million.
The company sold 450,000 Series B Convertible Preferred Stock shares for $450.0 million at the second closing, on October 20, 2026.
Land bank facility proceeds of $572.1 million were used to redeem Beazer's $350 million 7.250% Senior Notes due 2029 and repay its credit facility.
Beazer's common stock was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange; the company says the combination makes it the nation's sixth-largest homebuilder.
DoubleVerify's 8-K updates its merger proxy with the status of regulatory reviews and legal matters for the pending merger with Parent, owner of The Nielsen Company (US), LLC. Antitrust reviews in Australia, Cyprus, Germany and Morocco are complete, subject to a 14-day Australian Competition Tribunal review period after the ACCC's determination is published. Two stockholder complaints and two demand letters allege disclosure deficiencies, and the company says it disputes them.
Germany cleared the merger on October 5, 2026; Cyprus on October 7; Australia's ACCC and Morocco's Competition Council on October 13, 2026.
Completion in Australia may occur only after a 14-calendar-day period following publication of the ACCC's determination, unless a review application is filed.
As of October 20, 2026, two complaints were filed by purported stockholders and two demand letters were received; none of the defendants has been served.
As of the filing, no executive officer has a post-closing employment or equity arrangement, and Parent has not said whether employees will receive post-closing employment arrangements.
Maximus agreed on October 19, 2026 to acquire Agile Defense, LLC from Arclight Equity Holdings for $660 million in cash, subject to adjustments and up to $50 million in additional contingent payments tied to revenue milestones. The company also reported preliminary leverage of 2.2x to 2.3x including the deal, up from 1.7x excluding it, which it said remains within its 2x to 3x target range.
Cash purchase price of $660 million, reduced by Agile Defense debt and certain transaction expenses, with possible earnout of up to $50 million over the twelve months after closing
Preliminary debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.7x without the acquisition and between 2.2x and 2.3x including it, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
Expected closing in the first quarter of fiscal 2027; either party may terminate if the deal has not closed by December 18, 2026
Shareholder approval is not required; the deal is subject to customary conditions including Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expiration
Vivos Therapeutics closed on October 16, 2026 its acquisition of an 11% fully diluted stake in SOD Sciences and a 50% co-ownership interest in SOD's pseudohypoxia early-warning test, paying with 12,000 shares of newly created Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and no cash. The preferred converts at $0.15 per share into up to 80,000,000 common shares, which could dilute existing holders, and the company expects the deal to raise stockholders' equity by more than $10 million, which it says may restore compliance with a Nasdaq minimum.
Closed October 16, 2026: 3,057,879 SOD common shares (at least 11% fully diluted) plus a 50% interest in the test and related IP, for 12,000 Series C Preferred with a $12,000,000 aggregate stated value; no cash paid.
Series C converts at $0.15 per share into up to 80,000,000 common shares; until stockholder approval, conversions are capped at 6,718,517 shares, against 33,609,393 common shares outstanding before the signing.
Vivos expects stockholders' equity to rise by more than $10 million, citing $10,380,000 of expected additional equity, and believes this restores compliance with Nasdaq's $2.5 million stockholders' equity requirement, subject to Nasdaq revi
Commercial benefits depend on definitive agreements with AHA, which is in bankruptcy proceedings, and Cleveland Clinic Weston, neither of which had been executed as of the filing.
On October 19, 2026, Data I/O signed a definitive agreement to acquire V-TEK, Inc., a Mankato, MN maker of semiconductor handling and packaging solutions, and A&J Programming, Inc., a San Jose, CA device programming service provider. The total purchase price is about $23 million, paid in cash and Company common stock, and the company said the acquisition is expected to close this week. The same day, it announced a proposed private placement of about $13.25 million that includes convertible debentures and common shares, with a shareholder vote needed for issuances above 19.9% of shares outstanding.
Total purchase price of about $23 million, including about $3 million in Data I/O common stock (about 1.12 million shares)
Proposed private placement of about $13.25 million, with $7.25 million in debentures converting at $2.68 per share
Special shareholder meeting expected within 120 days of closing to approve issuances above 19.9% of shares outstanding
Lead investor from the June 2026 private placement committed an additional $4.0 million
On October 18, 2026, Cardinal Infrastructure Group amended its agreement to acquire Hughes Brothers Construction Inc. The purchase price remains $357.5 million, but consideration shifts to 60% cash and 40% Cardinal Class A common stock, up from 50% of each, and the earnout is revised to a maximum of $162.5 million. For shareholders, the deal adds new shares and debt-funded cash, and the company expects closing in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Purchase price stays at $357.5 million; cash portion is $214.5 million, versus 50% cash under the original terms.
Stock consideration is 5,255,420 shares, based on a $27.21 Signing Date VWAP, with a 180-day lock-up for the sellers.
Earnout of up to $162.5 million depends on Hughes Brothers adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ending June 30, 2027; the maximum would add up to 2,388,827 shares.
Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to HSR clearance and other conditions; Cardinal says the deal is immediately accretive to adjusted EBITDA per share.
Fortune Brands signed a definitive agreement to sell its Fiberon composite decking business to a subsidiary of Inteplast Group Corporation for $160 million in cash. The company expects an additional non-cash impairment charge estimated at about $175 million to $205 million, on top of the $221.2 million impairment recorded as of June 27, 2026. Closing is subject to regulatory approval and is expected within 60 days.
Definitive purchase agreement executed October 15, 2026, with a subsidiary of Inteplast Group Corporation for $160 million in cash.
Expected additional non-cash impairment charge of approximately $175 million to $205 million relating to Fiberon.
Earlier impairment of $221.2 million recorded as of June 27, 2026, within the Outdoors segment.
Closing subject to regulatory approval and expected within 60 days.
Vivos Therapeutics agreed to issue 12,000 shares of a new Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, with a $12 million aggregate stated value and no cash paid, to acquire at least an 11% fully diluted stake in SOD Sciences and a 50% co-ownership interest in SOD's pseudohypoxia test. The preferred converts at a fixed $0.15 per share into up to 80 million common shares, which could dilute existing stockholders, while the company says the deal could raise reported stockholders' equity and help its Nasdaq compliance efforts. Closing is expected on October 15, 2026, subject to conditions including auditor concurrence and a consent from Streeterville Capital.
Vivos will issue 12,000 Series C Convertible Preferred shares with a $12 million aggregate stated value; no cash is paid by either party.
In exchange, Vivos receives 2,907,338 SOD common shares (at least 11% fully diluted) and an undivided 50% co-ownership interest in the test.
Preferred converts at a fixed $0.15 per share into up to 80,000,000 common shares; a 19.99% exchange cap applies pending stockholder approval.
Closing is expected on or about October 15, 2026, subject to conditions including Streeterville Capital's consent and Nasdaq notification.
Cronos completed its acquisition of CanAdelaar B.V., a Dutch cannabis grower, on October 15, 2026, for a base price of €57.5 million plus contingent cash consideration tied to 2026 and 2027 Normalized EBITDA. The final Minister decision in a Bibob background review was still outstanding at closing, and an Addendum gives Cronos indemnities from seller Ring, subject to caps. The filing also shows CanAdelaar's Adjusted EBITDA declining from €24.2 million in the twelve months ended September 30, 2025 to €20.1 million annualized for the first half of 2026.
Base purchase price of €57.5 million, subject to closing and post-closing adjustments, plus contingent consideration equal to 50% of CanAdelaar's 2026 and 2027 Normalized EBITDA
Final Minister decision on the Bibob review was outstanding at closing; Ring indemnities cap liability at €22.5 million for the first two matters
€12.5 million proposed DCMR odor penalty treated as indebtedness and deducted from the estimated closing price
CanAdelaar Adjusted EBITDA was €20.1 million annualized for the six months ended June 30, 2026, versus €24.2 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025
Zone Frontier sold its legacy CleanCore cleaning products business, including its Irish subsidiary, to Sanzonate Holdings LLC under an agreement signed and closed on October 7, 2026. Director Clayton Adams controls the buyer, and the transaction was approved by disinterested directors after a fairness opinion from Newbridge Securities Corporation. The company says the sale ends about $3 million in annual cash burn, but it also takes on credit risk from a buyer that is paying mostly through a secured note.
Buyer Sanzonate Holdings LLC is controlled by Clayton Adams, a Zone Frontier director and the buyer's CEO.
Purchase price is $3,350,000, paid by a secured, non-convertible 6% promissory note due in installments at six, 12 and 18 months after closing.
Up to $2,250,000 in earnout payments depends on buyer equity financings at $10 million, $17.5 million and $25 million pre-money valuations, and the company receives a 5% membership interest in the buyer.
The pro forma statements show an estimated gain on sale of $885,579 as of June 30, 2026; the company's 10-K auditor flagged substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
SKYX Platforms completed its merger with Deako, Inc. on October 13, 2026, making Deako a wholly-owned subsidiary. The Company issued 25,000,000 shares, which existing SKYX shareholders will own about 84.4% of post-merger, with Deako's former holders owning about 15.6%, and also took on an $8,500,000 senior secured promissory note at 12.0% interest. The share issuance adds substantial dilution for current shareholders, and the note adds a debt obligation, the Company's ability to repay which is listed as a risk factor.
Merger with Deako, Inc. closed October 13, 2026; 25,000,000 unregistered common shares issued
Post-merger ownership: current SKYX shareholders about 84.4%, former Deako shareholders about 15.6%
Senior secured promissory note of $8,500,000 at 12.0% per annum; $2,250,000 due 120 days after closing, remainder due at 12 months
Merger Shares subject to 12-month lock-up, with 25% released at 12, 15, 18 and 21 months after closing
Flex completed its $4.4 billion cash acquisition of EPC Power on October 14, 2026, and is now part of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure business. The purchase was funded with a $3.3 billion Credit Facility, a $1.1 billion Bridge Credit Facility and cash on hand, both facilities maturing October 13, 2027. Repayment depends in part on the pending $2.0 billion Axiom preferred investment and the planned first-quarter 2027 spin-off of that business.
Purchase price was $4.4 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments, with a locked box date of June 30, 2026.
The Company borrowed $3.3 billion under its Credit Facility and $1.1 billion under its Bridge Credit Facility on October 14, 2026.
Both facilities mature on October 13, 2027, and the Credit Facility must be prepaid when Axiom funds a term loan tied to the spin-off.
Axiom's $2.0 billion Series A Convertible Preferred Stock investment has not closed and is subject to regulatory conditions; Axiom expects to use the proceeds to repay Transaction borrowings.
On October 12, 2026, Faraday Future signed a Transaction Agreement under which FFR, a company it controls, will acquire its robotics business for a purchase price of $200 million, paid in FFR common and non-voting preferred stock. Because FFR is controlled by the company, the deal is a related-party transaction, and closing depends on conditions including FFR stockholder approval, with an outside date of December 31, 2026.
Purchase price of $200,000,000, adjusted for outstanding FF Robotics options, paid at $2.246 per FFR share
At closing, FFR issues 1,317,949 common shares and 65,427 non-voting convertible preferred shares to the Cayman Seller
Company expects FFAI to hold approximately 65.7% of FFR after closing, with closing expected by the end of October 2026
FFR plans a PIPE financing of up to $10 million, but closing is not conditioned on it
On October 12, 2026, FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem agreed to acquire the robotics business of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (FFAI), its majority stockholder, in a transaction valued at US$200 million and paid mostly in newly issued shares. Because FFAI controls the company, a special committee of independent directors reviewed the deal and a fairness opinion was obtained, but the issuance will substantially dilute existing shareholders.
Transaction Agreement signed October 12, 2026 with FFAI, Smart Technology Holdings Ltd. and others; the board approved it on the special committee's recommendation.
Preferred shares cannot be converted until stockholder approval is obtained; the company plans written consent and a Schedule 14C information statement after closing.
The 8-K describes a possible private placement of no more than US$30 million, while the press release says up to $10 million; the press release also says closings are expected by the end of October 2026.
Sadot Group and VisionWave Holdings terminated the joint venture agreement for CMJV LLC, which was set up to lend to Israeli advanced-composites maker C.M. Composite Materials, effective October 12, 2026. CM told the company on or about October 8, 2026 that it could not produce the financial statements the agreement required, so no funding took place. The company has no further funding obligation and no break fee, and it will receive 500,000 VisionWave common shares, while VisionWave keeps the 250,000 entry premium shares it already held.
Termination Agreement dated October 12, 2026 ends the JV Agreement dated September 30, 2026, which had committed the company to contribute $7,814,323 in cash over twelve months.
The company had funded none of the commitment, and it paid no early termination penalty or break fee.
The company's 7,814,323 CMJV membership units were cancelled for no consideration, and it no longer holds any interest in CMJV or CM.
VisionWave agreed to issue the company 500,000 shares of its common stock, and the company expects them to be restricted securities.
On October 12, 2026, VisionWave agreed with Sadot Group and others to terminate the September 30 joint venture, after CM said it could not produce the financial statements the agreement required. Sadot's funding commitment of up to $7,814,323 was extinguished without any amount being funded, and no termination penalty is payable. VisionWave keeps 250,000 Sadot shares and will issue 500,000 of its own common shares to Sadot, while it also takes on indemnification obligations to Sadot.
Letter Agreement dated October 12, 2026 terminated the JV Agreement signed September 30, 2026 with Sadot Group Inc. and CMJV LLC
Sadot's Capital Commitment of up to $7,814,323 was terminated and none of it was funded; no early termination penalty or break fee is payable
VisionWave will issue 500,000 shares of common stock to Sadot within three business days and retains 250,000 Sadot Entry Premium Shares
VisionWave, VisionWave Israel and CMJV jointly and severally agreed to indemnify Sadot against losses tied to the CM Rights and related matters
Dot Ai (CID HoldCo, Inc.) closed its acquisition of Envoy Technologies, Inc. on October 9, 2026, making Envoy a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal was paid in Dot Ai common stock and Series C Preferred Stock, valued at about $65.0 million at a $6.00 reference price, and it is expected to leave BladeRanger holding a majority of Dot Ai's common stock on an as-converted basis once conversions are completed, which would dilute existing shareholders. The company believes it now meets Nasdaq's $2.5 million stockholders' equity requirement, but its continued listing remains subject to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel's confirmation.
Closed October 9, 2026; BladeRanger received 233,543 common shares and 8,433,123 Series C Preferred Shares at closing
Blink Charging holds a $12,500,000 Envoy convertible note that will convert into 2,166,667 common shares upon stockholder approval and an effective Form S-1 registration statement
Dot Ai believes its stockholders' equity meets the $2.5 million Nasdaq minimum; the Nasdaq Hearings Panel must confirm
Parties agreed to use reasonable best efforts to obtain stockholder approval by January 31, 2027
MasterCraft filed unaudited pro forma combined results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, showing how its May 15, 2026 acquisition of Marine Products Corporation would have looked had it closed July 1, 2025. The pro forma loss from continuing operations is $10.0 million, or $0.40 per share, compared with MasterCraft's historical loss of $1.6 million, or $0.09 per share. The filing is supplemental and does not report actual combined results.
Pro forma net sales of $565.8 million, versus MasterCraft historical net sales of $348.9 million
Pro forma loss from continuing operations of $10.0 million, or $0.40 per share, on 25,251,021 weighted average shares
Total merger consideration of $284.2 million: $199.4 million in stock (8,088,171 shares) and $84.8 million in cash
Preliminary purchase price allocation; the company says final amounts may differ materially and that the figures exclude synergies and integration costs
SSR Mining agreed on October 13, 2026 to acquire all outstanding shares of Roxmore Resources through a British Columbia plan of arrangement, paying C$6.75 per share in cash. The company said the cash component is funded from its current balance sheet and estimated the fully diluted equity value at about $464 million, with enterprise value of $392 million, excluding the value of a new spin-off company. The deal adds Roxmore's Converse gold project in Nevada, six kilometers from SSR's Marigold mine, which the company says could add about 150,000 to 170,000 ounces of annual gold production with initial capital of $800 million to $900 million.
Cash consideration of C$6.75 per Roxmore common share; estimated fully diluted equity value of about $464 million and enterprise value of $392 million, excluding SpinCo
Closing requires approval by at least 66 2/3% of votes cast by Roxmore securityholders, and the Supreme Court of British Columbia; the company expects completion in Q4 2026
Either party may terminate if closing has not occurred by April 13, 2027; Roxmore would owe a C$18.0 million termination fee in certain circumstances
Roxmore securityholders with about 26.8% of shares have agreed to vote in favor; SSR Mining will hold a 14.99% stake in SpinCo, which will receive US$10.0 million in funding
Vivakor, Inc. announced a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire 100% of Direct Midstream, LLC, a Midland, Texas water midstream company, at a gross purchase price of $40 million. The deal remains subject to due diligence, audited financial statements, a fairness opinion, and a definitive agreement, and the company says there is no assurance it will be completed. The filing also disclosed conversion of $350,000 of a junior secured note into 128,965 common shares.
Gross purchase price of $40 million, based on four times Direct Midstream's targeted 2027 free cash flow of $10 million
At closing, Vivakor would invest $10 million in Direct Midstream, reducing the consideration payable dollar-for-dollar
Remaining consideration would be about $29 million of Series B Preferred Stock and $1 million of common stock, before debt or working capital adjustments
Between October 5 and October 6, 2026, J.J. Astor converted $350,000 of its Second Note into 128,965 common shares
Evernorth Holdings, formerly the Armada Acquisition Corp II SPAC, closed its business combination with Ripple's XRP contribution on October 9, 2026, making Pubco the successor registrant. Holders of 18,463,753 public shares redeemed for about $193.6 million, and the filing's pro forma figures show a $264.1 million digital assets impairment for the six months ended June 30, 2026, which weighs on the combined company's results.
Closing took place October 9, 2026; 4,536,247 public shares remained outstanding and about $47.6 million was released from the trust account.
Public share holders redeemed 18,463,753 shares for about $193.6 million, or about $10.49 per share.
Ripple contributed 126,791,458 XRP tokens; the Closing XRP Price of $1.43069 was below the $2.36609 signing price, and amended agreements reduced the shares issuable to investors.
Pro forma digital assets impairment was $264.1 million and pro forma net loss attributable to the parent was $268.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026; lock-ups last six months after closing.
Hess Midstream LP and its subsidiary signed an agreement on October 6, 2026 to acquire Chevron's DJ Basin crude oil and gas gathering and storage assets and to take over Chevron's ownership interests in the partnership and its general partner. The company will pay $200 million in cash plus closing working capital, and the filing says the partnership's outstanding shares are expected to fall by nearly 40% at closing. Bakken commercial agreements with Chevron will be amended to reduce tariffs and extend terms through 2045, and the company updated its 2026 guidance.
Partnership to pay Chevron-affiliated sellers $200 million in cash plus closing working capital of CMH, with a post-closing adjustment
Chevron to contribute its consolidated ownership interests in Hess Midstream, with outstanding shares expected to decrease by nearly 40% at closing
Bakken agreements amended to reduce tariffs for Chevron, with terms extended to December 31, 2045 and a minimum revenue commitment of 80% through December 31, 2033
2026 guidance updated to net income of $650 million to $675 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1,225 million to $1,250 million; closing expected by year-end 2026
Crescent Energy agreed on October 8, 2026 to acquire certain Eagle Ford assets from a Devon Energy subsidiary for $4.22 billion in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027. The company obtained a JPMorgan Chase debt commitment for a bridge credit facility of up to $2.0 billion and plans to fund the deal with cash on hand and, as appropriate, a mix of debt and equity. The filing's pro forma figures show 2025 results moving from $167.2 million of net income to a $373.6 million net loss after giving effect to the transactions and related financing.
Purchase price of $4,220,000,000 in cash, with reductions for hydrocarbon sales proceeds after the July 1, 2026 economic effective date
Bridge credit facility of up to $2.0 billion from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., subject to customary terms and conditions
Expected closing in the fourth quarter of 2026 or early 2027; press release cites an estimated net purchase price of about $3.85 billion
Acquired assets produced about 68 MBoe/d in July 2026; pro forma 2026 capital expenditures estimated at about $1.75 billion
Chevron agreed to transfer its ownership interests and general partner position in Hess Midstream LP, plus its DJ Basin crude oil midstream assets, in exchange for extended Bakken midstream contracts, new DJ Basin contracts and $200 million in cash. Chevron expects a one-time after-tax loss of approximately $3 to $4 billion at closing, which it expects to treat as a special item, and expects the deal to close by year-end 2026.
At closing, Chevron expects a one-time after-tax loss of approximately $3 to $4 billion, treated as a special item.
Chevron expects to reduce its Bakken unit midstream costs by approximately 50% and to increase return on capital employed.
Chevron receives $200 million in cash and expects to fully deconsolidate Hess Midstream, including about $3.7 billion of its debt.
The deal is expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
BeyondSpring completed the sale of BeyondSpring Ltd., which indirectly holds its interest in Bulin, to Biolin Investment Limited on September 30, 2026. The Company received no cash; the buyer's consideration is a commitment to fund the China portion of the DUBLIN-4 Phase 3 trial and a license to the resulting data. The Company no longer controls the disposed entities or SEED Therapeutics, and the pro forma figures show a preliminary gain of $53.7 million that is not yet final.
No cash consideration was paid or payable at closing on September 30, 2026
Non-cash consideration: the Investor's obligation to fund and complete the China portion of DUBLIN-4, plus a license to the trial data
Preliminary pro forma gain on disposition of $53.7 million (about $53,677 thousand); excludes contingent consideration and may differ materially
After the sale, the Company retained about 29% of SEED's voting power on an as-converted basis but no control of SEED
Brandywine Realty Trust completed the sale of its interest in a 441,000 square foot Philadelphia office building at 3151 Market Street on September 30, 2026, for a sales price of $240.0 million and net proceeds of approximately $233.7 million. The company repaid $60.2 million, including retirement of a $57.3 million C-PACE loan that encumbered the property. Pro forma filings show a 2025 net loss per share of $1.17 versus $1.03 as reported, and a six-month 2026 loss per share of $0.43 versus $0.46, though the company says actual charges may differ materially.
Sales price of $240.0 million and net proceeds of approximately $233.7 million, completed September 30, 2026
$60.2 million repaid, including retirement of the $57.3 million C-PACE loan encumbering the property
Pro forma basic loss per share for 2025 was $1.17 versus $1.03 reported; for the six months ended June 30, 2026, it was $0.43 versus $0.46 reported
Pro forma adjustments include a $23.6 million provision for impairment and $6.3 million loss on early extinguishment of debt, which may differ from actual amounts
Skydance Corporation, formerly Paramount Skydance, completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on October 6, 2026, and began trading as SKYD on the NYSE under the new name. The company issued $41.4 billion of senior secured notes on October 5 to help finance the deal, and the filing estimates total cash consideration to WBD shareholders at $78.0 billion, so the transaction adds substantial debt and share issuance for existing shareholders.
WBD shareholders receive $31.00 per share in cash plus ticking consideration; the press release cites $31.01666668 per share
Company issued $41.4 billion of senior secured notes on October 5, 2026, including $30.0 billion first lien and $11.4 billion second lien dollar notes plus €885 million euro notes
Equity investors bought about 3,918 million new Class B shares at $12.00 per share
Management targets at least $6 billion in run-rate synergies within three years and net leverage of 3.0x by the end of 2029
B&G Foods and Nortera Foods mutually terminated their October 24, 2025 agreement to sell Green Giant Canada after Canadian regulatory approval under the Competition Act was not obtained by the September 24, 2026 outside date. B&G Foods will keep owning and operating Green Giant Canada and says it will continue evaluating alternatives, including potential sales, for the business.
Agreement terminated October 5, 2026; Competition Act approval not obtained by the September 24, 2026 outside date
Nortera Foods will pay B&G Foods US$1.6 million, covering a termination fee and part of B&G Foods' legal expenses
Nortera Foods will continue as primary co-manufacturer for Green Giant Canada
B&G Foods intends to evaluate strategic and operational alternatives for Green Giant Canada, including potential sales
Barnwell Industries agreed on October 5, 2026 to sell its Canadian oil and natural gas business to 2798913 Alberta Ltd. for a base price of C$9 million, made up of C$4 million in cash and a 5% gross overriding royalty valued at C$5 million. The sale requires approval from holders of a majority of Barnwell's common stock and must close by January 18, 2027, or the agreement can be terminated. The company's board recommends that shareholders vote in favor of the transaction.
Base purchase price of C$9,000,000, including C$4,000,000 in cash and a 5% royalty valued at C$5,000,000
Purchaser paid a C$1,000,000 deposit into escrow at signing, to be credited to the price at closing
Closing requires shareholder approval, and the outside date is January 18, 2027
A buyer affiliate may purchase the royalty for C$5,000,000 after closing, and royalty payments received beforehand do not reduce that price
Duos Technologies sold 100% of its GPU-as-a-Service subsidiary, Duos Edge AI – GPUaaS, LLC, to Axe Compute, closing on September 30, 2026. Axe repaid the subsidiary's roughly $87.8 million of debt and agreed to pay the company $715,000 per month for 60 months, which the press release totals at $42.9 million. The company says the deal removes roughly $98.1 million of prospective equipment financing and shifts it toward owning and operating colocation sites, though the filing gives no gain, loss, or earnings effect.
Closed September 30, 2026; Axe Compute repaid the subsidiary's pre-existing debt of approximately $87.8 million.
Deferred purchase price of $715,000 per month for 60 months; repayment is due by the earlier of 12 months after closing or Axe's financing secured by the cluster.
The sold cluster comprised 288 Supermicro B300 servers (2,304 GPUs) and associated networking equipment.
Company states its 2026 outlook is unchanged: full-year revenue above $50 million and positive adjusted EBITDA.
Skyworks completed its combination with Qorvo on October 5, 2026. Each Qorvo share was converted into 0.960 Skyworks shares plus $32.50 in cash, and Skyworks says the deal is immediately accretive to non-GAAP EPS and expects $500 million or more in annualized cost synergies within 24 to 36 months. Shareholders face a larger share count and new debt, since Skyworks issued $2.0 billion of senior notes in August to fund the cash portion.
Qorvo holders receive 0.960 Skyworks shares and $32.50 in cash for each Qorvo share.
Legacy Skyworks shareholders own about 63% of the combined company and legacy Qorvo shareholders about 37%, on a fully diluted basis.
Skyworks notes issued August 10, 2026: $800 million due 2028, $600 million due 2032 and $600 million due 2036, used to finance the cash consideration.
Skyworks board expands to 11 directors; General Counsel Robert Terry's last day is October 5, 2026, and Jason K. Givens becomes SVP and General Counsel.
INNOVATE Corp. completed the sale of its DBM Global subsidiary to IES Holdings on October 5, 2026, receiving about $413 million in cash and 430,974 IES shares valued at about $146 million. The company repaid its $20.7 million revolving credit line and said it will use the net proceeds to reduce debt, including redeeming $325 million of senior secured notes on October 15, 2026.
Seller received about $378 million in cash plus a $35 million tax-election payment, for about $413 million total cash at closing
Stock consideration of 430,974 IES shares, valued at about $146 million based on the October 2, 2026 closing price, is subject to a lock-up of up to 60 days
Redemption of $325 million of 10.500% senior secured notes scheduled for October 15, 2026; convertible notes to be redeemed on the 15th business day after the lock-up ends
Purchase price remains subject to post-closing adjustments; the Stock Consideration will not by itself be sufficient to repay debt coming due
C.H. Robinson agreed on October 4, 2026 to acquire RXO through a merger that the companies value at an implied $5.8 billion. RXO shareholders can elect $17.25 in cash plus 0.0856 C.H. Robinson shares, $30.25 in cash, or 0.1992 C.H. Robinson shares, with proration targeting about 57% cash and 43% stock. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 and requires RXO stockholder approval and regulatory clearance, and C.H. Robinson expects about $300 million of net run-rate cost synergies within two years of closing.
Implied value of $5.8 billion; RXO shareholders would own about 11% of the combined company
Expected net run-rate cost synergies of about $300 million within two years after closing
C.H. Robinson will fund the cash portion with new debt and has a bridge facility from Morgan Stanley Senior Funding; it plans to pause share repurchases until reaching its target leverage
RXO would pay a $175 million termination fee in certain circumstances; the outside date is July 4, 2027, subject to two three-month extensions
Forum Markets said it formed Forum Edge AI LLC with Edge Node AI, in which Forum holds 51% and manages the venture, to deploy AI inference compute at existing powered sites. The company also introduced full-year 2027 consolidated revenue guidance of $125 million to $175 million, and Forum will issue shares equal to 9.95% of its outstanding stock to Edge Node AI if performance milestones are met, which dilutes existing shareholders and adds financing commitments and guaranty obligations.
Forum holds 51% and Edge Node AI holds 49% of the joint venture, with Forum as sole manager.
Forum will issue Edge Node AI shares representing 9.95% of its outstanding stock, about 1.46 million shares based on 13.2 million shares outstanding as of October 2, 2026, after milestones are achieved.
Forum has committed to fund 51% of project investments and has agreed to guaranty obligations for equipment financing proportional to its interest.
The company expects to become cash flow positive in early 2027.
On October 1, 2026, subsidiary 5E SVM completed its purchase of real property, production facilities, brine resources and other assets from Searles Valley Minerals and related sellers. Consideration included about $3.4 million in cash, 8.3 million common shares and a $6.2 million promissory note, and 5E SVM also took a $10.0 million senior secured bridge loan from Karnavati Holdings, of which $7.0 million was funded at closing. The deal adds assets and debt and increases the share count, which shareholders will want to track.
Consideration: about $3.4 million cash (including a prior deposit), 8.3 million common shares (including 312,500 shares due later upon conditions) and a $6.2 million senior unsecured promissory note.
Promissory note accrues 14.5% annual interest, paid in kind; requires a cash payment of about $1.2 million at the 24-month anniversary and matures on the fifth anniversary.
$10.0 million senior secured bridge facility with Karnavati Holdings, 8.00% interest paid in kind, $7.0 million funded at closing, matures 270 days after closing with a $1.0 million fee.
Shares outstanding after closing: 49,634,871. Company expects $15.7 million cash as of September 30, 2026; the filing gives post-transaction cash as $19.6 with no unit, and Q3 results are preliminary.
La Rosa Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: LRHC) acquired NVIDIA B300 GPUs, leased them back under a long-term arrangement, and said it will evaluate strategic alternatives for its real estate operations, including a potential divestiture. The filing also issues Series F preferred stock in several transactions with conversion into common stock, which could dilute shareholders, and names Nicholas Adler CEO effective October 1, 2026. The filing is from La Rosa Holdings Corp., not Stratum Holdings Corp. (SRTM) as named in the request.
Sept. 28, 2026 Exchange Agreement: holders exchanged $1,500,000 of an $11,000,000 senior secured convertible note, plus all Series C, D and E preferred shares, for 3,410 Series F preferred shares.
Sept. 30, 2026 Settlement Agreement: 500 Series F shares issued for $5,688,263 in outstanding tokens; 5,500 more are due if conditions are met.
Sept. 30, 2026 Contribution and Purchase Agreement: 3,000 Series F shares issued for contributed GPUs; 4,000 more are due after $350,000 of gross rental income, and up to 25,000 additional shares may be issued.
Nicholas Adler became CEO and interim CFO effective October 1, 2026; founder Joe La Rosa stepped down as CEO and remains a director.
VisionWave and Sadot Group closed a Joint Venture and Operating Agreement on September 30, 2026, creating CMJV, a 50/50 vehicle that holds VisionWave's rights in C.M. Composite Materials, including about $7.81 million of advances to CM. Sadot committed to fund an equal $7,814,323 in cash over time, but the planned 51% CM acquisition remains conditional on a Belrise joint venture that has not been satisfied or waived, and VisionWave does not currently own any CM equity.
On September 30, 2026, VisionWave, Sadot Group and CMJV LLC signed the JV Agreement; the joint venture closed the same day.
VisionWave contributed its CM rights and about $7.81 million of advances to CMJV for 7,814,323 membership units; Sadot committed $7,814,323 in cash.
Sadot must fund its commitment in tranches, with $3.0 million due by December 30, 2026, and the full amount by September 30, 2027.
The Belrise Condition is unsatisfied; the outside closing date was extended to December 31, 2026, and VisionWave received 250,000 Sadot common shares.
On September 30, 2026, Sadot Group entered a joint venture agreement with VisionWave Holdings and formed CMJV LLC, a 50/50 vehicle tied to C.M. Composite Materials, an Israeli composites maker, and issued 250,000 common shares to VisionWave as an entry premium. The company must fund a capital commitment equal to $7,814,323 in tranches over twelve months, but the acquisition of C.M. has not closed and its key closing condition remains unmet, so the company's interest could be reduced if it does not fund in full.
The company must fund $7,814,323 in cash to CMJV in tranches, with a minimum of $3.0 million by December 30, 2026 and the full amount by September 30, 2027.
The 250,000 shares issued to VisionWave were about 17.2% of the 1,457,589 shares outstanding as of September 29, 2026.
The Belrise Condition has not been satisfied or waived; the outside closing date for the C.M. acquisition was extended to December 31, 2026.
Director Haggai Ravid sits on the VisionWave board; the company's other directors approved the transactions after disclosure of his relationship.
Inseego closed its acquisition of Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access business on October 1, 2026, issuing Nokia 1,163,693 shares, warrants and assumed liabilities as consideration, and Nokia made a $10 million cash investment in Inseego. Inseego says the deal is expected to approximately double its revenue, but the filing gives no revenue or profit figures, and Nokia's stake of about 11% plus warrants dilutes existing shareholders.
Acquisition completed October 1, 2026; first announced April 30, 2026.
Inseego issued 1,163,693 shares and Consideration Warrants to Nokia and assumed certain FWA Business liabilities.
Nokia received about 1.9 million shares (about 11% ownership) and warrants for up to about 0.8 million shares at $4.26 per share.
Nokia will pay Inseego a further $10 million in cash by October 15, 2026; about 250 people associated with the business will support Inseego's operations.
TTM Technologies completed its acquisition of Epiq Solutions on September 30, 2026, paying approximately $1.1 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The purchase was funded with new term loans under a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and proceeds from the company's 6.750% senior notes due 2034. The company expects the deal to be immediately accretive to adjusted EBITDA, moderately dilutive to non-GAAP diluted EPS in 2027, and accretive to non-GAAP diluted EPS in 2028.
Purchase price of approximately $1.1 billion in cash, paid to the seller on September 30, 2026, subject to working capital and other adjustments
New incremental facilities of $300 million term loan A and $800 million seven-year term loan B, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent
Company expects immediate accretion to adjusted EBITDA, moderate dilution to non-GAAP diluted EPS in 2027, and accretion in 2028
On September 29, 2026, Inogen agreed to sell substantially all assets of its U.S. oxygen rental business to Rotech Healthcare for an estimated up to $24.8 million, subject to post-closing reconciliation and payable in six installments. The filing also discloses a supply agreement with Rotech and a conditional increase in the share repurchase authorization to $45.0 million, effective only if the sale closes, which matters to shareholders because it removes a business with declining revenue while expanding capital return.
Purchase price is estimated at up to approximately $24.8 million, payable in six installments and subject to post-closing reconciliation.
The rental business generated $24.3 million of revenue in the first half of 2026, down 9.8% year over year.
Share repurchase authorization would rise from $30.0 million to $45.0 million and expire June 30, 2028 instead of December 31, 2027, but only upon closing.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, and the rental business will be reported as discontinued operations starting with third-quarter 2026 results.
Fox Factory Holding Corp. completed the sale of Wheelhouse Holdings, parent of baseball bat maker Marucci Sports, to Squared Up Holdings, an investor group led by Marucci senior management, on September 25, 2026. The Company received $200 million in cash, which it used to reduce borrowings under its credit facility, plus a $25 million subordinated note due December 31, 2026. The unaudited pro forma financial information filed with the 8-K shows a $120.1 million loss on the disposal, which weighs on shareholders even as it reduces debt.
Enterprise value of $225 million, paid as $200 million in cash and a $25 million subordinated convertible note
Note matures December 31, 2026; if unpaid, principal increases by $2.5 million and interest rises to 10% per year
Pro forma loss on disposal of $120.1 million and approximately $7.5 million in transaction costs
Pro forma six-month net sales fell to $647.6 million from $726.8 million historical
BeyondSpring agreed to sell its Chinese holding subsidiary, BeyondSpring Ltd., to Biolin Investment Limited. In exchange, Biolin's non-cash consideration is to fund the China portion of the Phase 3 DUBLIN-4 trial, and no cash is payable at closing. The company also set up an at-the-market program to sell up to 9,200,000 ordinary shares, which could dilute existing shareholders, and announced FDA Fast Track designation for Plinabulin.
Sale of BeyondSpring Ltd. to Biolin under a Share Purchase and Collaboration Agreement dated September 28, 2026; no cash paid to the company at closing
If Bulin misses the Target Enrollment within three years after closing, the investor must return part or all of the equity interests, with 100% returned if the shortfall is 90% or greater
ATM program with Citizens JMP Securities for up to 9,200,000 ordinary shares, with commission of up to 3.0% of gross proceeds
FDA granted Fast Track designation to Plinabulin and docetaxel for post-ICI non-squamous NSCLC; DUBLIN-4 plans approximately 442 patients with an interim analysis at 221 PFS events
Stewards completed its acquisition of Envy Pompano Beach, a 214-unit apartment and mixed-use property in Florida, on September 23, 2026, with a contractual price of $90.0 million paid partly in 14,263,025 newly issued common shares. The company must make $3.0 million monthly cash payments to sellers from October 2026 through April 2027, while 7,000,000 escrowed shares are cancelled over that period, and it took on a $47.7 million mortgage loan, which adds share dilution and cash obligations for shareholders.
Closed September 23, 2026; contractual price of $90.0 million, including 14,263,025 shares at a $3.00 contractual value per share and $44,557,435.93 of refinanced property debt
7,000,000 shares placed in escrow; $3.0 million cash payments due monthly from October 5, 2026 through April 5, 2027, with 1,000,000 escrowed shares cancelled per payment
$47.7 million LoanCore mortgage loan at one-month Term SOFR (3.35% floor) plus 3.60%, interest-only, maturing October 9, 2028
If shares are delisted from Nasdaq and not relisted within 120 days, the company must pay sellers $5.5 million per payment, subject to a $33.0 million aggregate cap
On September 28, 2026, AAR agreed to acquire a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings, an aircraft maintenance provider, for an estimated cash price of $1,819,174,310 plus Series A preferred stock with an agreed value of $780,825,690, subject to adjustments and closing conditions including regulatory approvals. The deal is expected to close in AAR's fiscal third quarter ending February 2027 and is to be funded partly by about $2.1 billion of new debt, which AAR expects to take net leverage to about 3.6x at closing. The filing also notes that a private investment in public equity offering may dilute existing stockholders, and the company's fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA was $401.1 million, up from $324.2 million.
Estimated cash purchase price of $1,819,174,310 and Series A preferred stock with an agreed value of $780,825,690, plus a $22,500,000 escrow deposit
Implied enterprise value of $4.0 billion; AAR expects about $2.1 billion of new debt financing and net leverage of about 3.6x at closing
Expected close in fiscal third quarter ending February 2027, subject to regulatory approvals; termination fee of $100,000,000 ($150,000,000 if the outside date is extended) applies if competition approvals fail
Press release shows fiscal 2026 net income of $187.7 million versus $12.5 million in fiscal 2025, and adjusted EBITDA of $401.1 million versus $324.2 million
Greenpro Capital Corp. completed the sale of six subsidiaries, collectively the F&A Entities, to Ms. Chen Yanhong on September 28, 2026, for cash consideration of HK$3,500,000, or about US$446,486. The filing says the F&A Entities are reported as discontinued operations and that the company estimates a $130,679 loss on the sale, so shareholders will see a smaller continuing business with a one-time loss.
Sale completed September 28, 2026, for HK$3,500,000 (about US$446,486) in cash to Ms. Chen Yanhong.
The buyer is a director of four of the sold entities and holds 14 shares of Greenpro common stock.
The company estimates a $130,679 loss on the sale and a $5,303,075 reduction in additional paid-in capital from waived intercompany balances.
Pro forma six-month 2026 revenue from continuing operations was $431,828, versus $707,553 historically; the F&A Entities principally provided corporate advisory and company-secretarial services.
The Marygold Companies (TMC), which indirectly owns United States Commodity Funds LLC, the general partner of United States Gasoline Fund (UGA), agreed on September 25, 2026 to be acquired by private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners in an all-cash transaction. The deal would take TMC private and delist its stock from the New York Stock Exchange, and the filing says the deal may not be completed.
Agreement announced September 25, 2026 with Madison Dearborn Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm
Transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027 or earlier, subject to conditions
Closing requires approval of TMC stockholders, regulatory approvals and certain change-of-control approvals
TMC common stock will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange after closing; the filing says there is no guarantee the deal will close
On September 21, 2026, MARA's subsidiary Volt Texas LLC amended its July 2, 2026 agreement to acquire MAT 1177 LLC, which holds land rights and a site for a planned data center project in Texas. The amendment requires a $100.0 million security deposit to the Electric Utility Company, which Buyer may withdraw at its discretion subject to a sale process, and restructures milestone payments while keeping the aggregate purchase price at $600 million if all milestones are achieved. The filing also replaces the provision allowing the membership interests to be returned to the seller with a process to market the project for sale to a third party, with the seller holding a right of first offer.
Amendment dated September 21, 2026 to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement originally dated July 2, 2026
Buyer posted a $100.0 million security deposit with the Electric Utility Company for power capacity for the Site
Aggregate purchase price remains $600 million if all milestones are achieved
Reconveyance provisions replaced by a process to market the project for sale, with a seller right of first offer in certain trigger events
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Form 8-K filings by companies listed on a US stock exchange (NYSE, Nasdaq, Cboe; not over-the-counter stocks) that report a material event: results (Item 2.02), deals (1.01, 2.01), executive changes (5.02), restructuring (2.05), impairments (2.06), delisting notices (3.01), restatements (4.02), cybersecurity incidents (1.05), bankruptcy (1.03) and Regulation FD or other events (7.01, 8.01). Routine filings such as vote results or exhibits only are skipped.
How is the impact score set?
The AI rates each filing from 1 (routine) to 5 (major, such as a merger, bankruptcy or restatement) based only on what the filing says. It is a reading aid for sorting the day's filings, not a prediction of how the stock will move.
How quickly do briefs appear?
On weekdays the SEC filing feed is checked every 5 minutes from 6 am to 5:45 pm Eastern, when nearly all 8-Ks come in, and every hour after that until 10 pm. Briefs of the 1,000 largest companies follow within minutes; the others usually within the hour, or later the same day when many filings arrive at once.
Which companies are covered?
Every company with shares listed on the NYSE, Nasdaq or Cboe that files 8-Ks, about 4,500 of them. Foreign companies that report on Form 6-K instead are not included. The S&P 1500 only filter above narrows the list to the large, mid and small caps of the S&P Composite 1500.
Are older briefs kept?
Yes. This page shows the last 45 days, but every brief ever published stays online: each has its own page, and each company has an 8-K page listing all of its briefs, newest first, linked from its stock page and from the A-Z list of companies.