Global M&A Market Sees Renewed Activity Across Diverse Sectors

Key Intelligence

• ■Sun Pharma is set to acquire US-listed Organon in a significant $12 billion deal, highlighting consolidation in the pharmaceutical sector.
• ■China Merchants has joined talks for CK Hutchison’s port sale, indicating substantial movement in infrastructure and logistics M&A.
• ■Apollo Global Management is actively expanding its portfolio, acquiring Forvia’s auto interiors unit for €1.82 billion and backing a dental firm at a $1 billion valuation.
• ■Stonepeak and Bernhard are jointly acquiring Cleco from a Macquarie-led group, underscoring ongoing investment in utility and energy infrastructure.
• ■Italy's Angelini is exploring the acquisition of Catalyst Pharma, further signaling strategic M&A within the pharmaceutical industry.