#acquisition

The rumors are that will be sometime in 2026.

There are no LEXMARK employees any longer, you got bought by XEROX and are therefore all XEROX EMPLOYEES now.

There, has that now sunk in.

It didn't take c1 long after they announce to buy a 5.15B company to sh*t on their existing employees.... what's not in your wallet for much longer?

According to Reuters ,Bloomberg and other outlets Appolo and Kyndrl have made a approach for DXC in the $20+

DXC have acknowledged the approach but are not commenting further at the moment.

As a legacy Lexmark employee the last few months feel like my parents got a divorce and we were left with the dysfunctional family; whom parents lie to themselves, go on spending sprees and are barely able to pay the rent at the end of the month.

It'll be a true layoff bloodbath. I really, really hope it doesn't happen.

hmmm

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-23/paypal-attracts-takeover-interest-after-stock-slump

PayPal Holdings Inc., the digital payments pioneer, is attracting takeover interest from potential buyers after a stock slide wiped out almost half of its value, according to people familiar with the matter.

The San Jose, California-based company has fielded meetings with banks amid unsolicited interest from suitors, the people said. At least one large rival is looking at the whole company, while some other suitors are only interested in certain PayPal assets, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private.
Buyer interest in PayPal is still at a preliminary stage and may not lead to a transaction, the people cautioned. A representative for PayPal declined to comment.

Founded in the late 1990s, PayPal was an early mover in the world of digital payments. But the company now finds itself in a rut with its customers increasingly turning to alternative ways to pay for things.

PayPal’s shares have fallen around 46% in New York trading over the last 12 months, giving the company a market value of about $38.4 billion.

Current board chair Enrique Lores is due to take up the role as president and CEO of PayPal on March 1. He will be tasked with getting to grips with a company that’s lost market share to rivals such as Apple Pay and Google Pay and failed to modernize its payments technologies.

Former CEO Alex Chriss was ousted earlier this month after his turnaround plan fell short. The company’s fourth-quarter profit and revenue missed analysts’ estimates, according to results for the period that also showed a continued slowdown in payment volume.

Interesting that adidas is getting out of outdoor when Nike seems to be tripling down on ACG.. anyone know why?

The transaction involved the acquisition of the West End Center office complex, which consists of two buildings.

https://traded.co/deals/north-carolina/office/sale/809-west-4-1-2-st-winston-sale/

Do employees from companies that Optum has acquired receive RRP if salary grade is above a 26?

What is the plan? Is NatGen integrating into Allstate programs? Are we going to be expected to learn theirs? What is their leadership like? It seems like a lot are being shoe horned into leadership levels at Allstate which is not great considering how NatGen does business in regard to their employees...What is going to happen between the two companies and more importantly what is the plan for adjusters and appraisers?

• Walgreens is cutting more than 600 jobs nationwide.
• 469 positions eliminated in Illinois; 159 in Texas.
• Texas distribution center scheduled to close.
• Sycamore Partners acquired Walgreens for $10 billion and plans cost-cutting measures.

https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2026/02/19/walgreens-layoffs-sycamore-partners-acquisition/

Tylenol-maker Kenvue on Tuesday beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter results and announced a global workforce reduction, as ‌it proceeds toward a planned takeover by Kimberly-Clark.

Kenvue said its board ‌has approved a plan to optimize its operating model, resulting in a net reduction of its ​global workforce by about 3.5%. The company had about 22,000 employees as of last year.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kenvue-beats-quarterly-estimates-announces-224341957.html

DF's buddy who owns Lattitude, is taking over connected vehicle's development. People bailing right and left.

So did we pay ichan out first so he got a great price so we could then effectively dismantle 2 business down to bits they could sell off.

So Anderson says AIG is ready to grow... Are we going to buy other companies or what? I wonder if they will finally manage to create a working IT infrastructure with AI that actually helps people and doesn't drag them down

Publish Date: 27th June 2025

ExxonMobil, the world’s largest publicly traded oil & gas supermajor, was formed via the $73.7 billion merger of Exxon and Mobil in 1999. As of 2023, it employs around 72,000 people worldwide, with annual revenue of approximately $334 billion and total assets worth about $340 billion. The company operates across upstream (oil & gas exploration and production), downstream (refining and chemicals), and chemical sectors, with a growing portfolio in LNG, carbon capture, and advanced chemicals. It manages vast upstream assets in the U.S., Guyana, and Indonesia, and downstream assets in 20 countries. Growth initiatives focus on the Permian Basin, Guyana offshore development, and LNG projects.

Historical M&A Deals (Chronological, up to 2023)

Year Target Type Value (approx)

1919 Humble Oil & Refining Acquisition –
1928 Creole Petroleum (Venezuela) Acquisition –
1984 Superior Oil Co. Acquisition $5.7 bn
1999 Mobil Corp. Merger $81 bn
2009 XTO Energy Acquisition $36 bn + $11 bn debt
2011 Phillips Resources, TWP Acquisition $1.69 bn
2012 Land swap with Denbury (Bakken) Swap $1.6 bn
2012 Celtic Exploration (Canada) Acquisition $2.6 bn
2013 Esso Card & BOPP films Divestiture –
2014 HK pumped storage stake Stake sale $33 m USD hong kong currency
2015 Chalmette Refining Divestiture $322 m
2017 InterOil Corp. Acquisition $2.5 bn
2018 Federal (Indonesia lubricants) Acquisition $436 m
2019 Norway oil & gas assets Divestiture $4 bn
2021 Santoprene polymers Divestiture $1.15 bn
2021 UK & North Sea upstream Divestiture $1 bn
2022 Billings Refinery & assets Divestiture $310 m
2022 Nigeria MPNU sale (Seplat) Divestiture $800 m
2023 Denbury Inc. Acquisition $4.9 bn
2023 Pioneer Natural Resources Merger ~$60 bn ($64.5B incl. debt)
This list encompasses 20+ key transactions illustrating ExxonMobil’s strategic expansion, divestiture, and portfolio shaping moves.

Recent M&A Activity (2024–2025)

Pioneer Natural Resources
Completed in May 2024, the $60 bn all‑stock merger doubled Exxon’s Permian footprint, pushing production to ~1.3 → 2 MM boe/d by 2027. Expected synergies exceed $3 bn/year, $1 bn above initial projections.

Esso France Sale
As of May 2025, Exxon is negotiating to divest its 82.9% stake in Esso France to Canada’s North Atlantic Groupe, valued at €149/share (€63 distribution prior) with deal closing expected late 2025.

Thai Gas Assets
In Q1 2025, Exxon sold stakes in the E5, E5N, and EU1 onshore blocks in Thailand to Horizon Oil for ~$30 m plus contingent payments.

European Refining/Chemical Divestitures
Closed late 2024, Exxon sold Fos-sur-Mer refinery and Gravenchon chemical plant to Rhône Energies for undisclosed billions, exiting aging European assets.

Divestiture Strategy & Notable Deals
European Exit: Norway assets ($4 bn), UK North Sea ($1 bn), French refinery/chemicals (late 2024), exiting high-cost, regulated markets to streamline operations.
Emerging Markets: Sale of Nigeria MPNU ($800 m) to Seplat to exit less profitable or complex jurisdictions.

Asia Onshore Gas Small-scale Thai assets sold to focus on higher-return offshore and unconventional development.

What Worked & What Didn’t?
Successes

Permian Expansion via Pioneer – strategic consolidation, operational synergies, and cost savings ($3 bn/yr). Rapid integration established Exxon as shale powerhouse.

XTO Acquisition (2010) – foundational pivot into U.S. shale gas, increasing production and positioning Exxon in unconventional plays.

Carbon Capture via Denbury (2023) – strengthened Exxon’s CCS portfolio, aligning with evolving regulatory and investor pressures.

Divestitures – consistent capital recycling (e.g. Europe, Nigeria) fueling investment in high-return projects and preserving financial discipline.

Missteps
Legacy asset rationalization—exiting older assets was prudent, but slower than some competitors, raising concerns about timing.

Scale risk – mega-merger with Pioneer increases integration complexity and debt exposure; long-term commodity price risk remains.

Strategic Rationale
ExxonMobil’s M&A strategy hinges on focusing on advantaged assets, divesting underperforming or noncore operations, and diversifying into emerging arenas:

Upstream deepen shale footprint for scale synergies (Pioneer), enhance technology leadership (XTO).

Carbon strategy build CCS capacity via Denbury.

Portfolio optimization free cash from divestitures reallocated to Permian, LNG, Guyana offshore (Whiptail), and advanced chemicals (IPA for semiconductor grade).
These moves support financial discipline, long-term shareholder returns, and energy transition resilience.

Outlook
Integration priority: ensuring smooth assimilation of Pioneer & Denbury operations without cost overruns.

Divestiture momentum continued sales in low-growth regions; proceeds will fund Guyana development, Permian drilling, and LNG expansion.

Transition alignment investment in CCS, chemical diversification, and possibly lithium upstream (non-M&A) suggests shifting capital mix.

Conclusion
From its monumental 1999 merger to the transformative 2024 Pioneer deal, ExxonMobil has leveraged M&A to transition from an integrated oil giant to a strategically focused energy leader. Its approach—acquire scale and expertise in cores, divest noncore assets, and reinvest in next-gen capabilities—has so far paid off, enhancing production capacity and portfolio strength. However, as the energy landscape evolves, bold bets must be matched with meticulous execution and further strategic clarity.

https://mandaequilibrium.com/exxonmobils-strategic-ma-evolution/

Pleased to hear we are acquiring FANG.

Just after 6 months and barely being integrated, still balancing 2 phones, 2 computers, 2 emails. Without TF really knowing who is who and what we do, the layoffs have stated. They said it is strategic, that this will make us stronger blah blah blah..

https://search.app/66Anh

What’s this rumor I hear about private equity buying a small section/divisions of L3H like Black Rock did with Raytheon and their Nightwing division here in Melbourne Florida.

What’s up with onsemi selling machines , does it mean anything?

https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260218VL209/qualcomm-technology-automotive-infrastructure-development.html

Last Thursday, one day after the transaction officially closed, employees across the combined organization received emails outlining the status of their employment. For most, the message confirmed continuity. For an estimated 500 CyberArk employees worldwide, including roughly 100 in Israel, it signaled the end of their roles.

https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hy707511ube

This is a genuine question, I am not trolling.
Nothing I've heard so far makes any business sense.

i Heard through the grapevine that September marks the 10-year anniversary of dell buying EMC, where there was a clause that stated " Dell must retain EMC legacy Server ORG for 10 years" In september the rumor is NVIDIA will buy out all of ISG ORG and dell will go back to just selling PC/Laptops >>>>ONE DELL WAY??

Activist investor Jana Partners has reportedly purchased a stake in payments company Fiserv.

Now, Jana is campaigning for changes to boost Fiserv’s underperforming stock. Their track record in the past:

• Whole Foods Market (2017): Jana took ~9% stake, pushed for improvements; Amazon acquired it later that year (major profit for Jana).
• PetSmart (2014): Jana held ~10%, advocated sale; acquired by BC Partners for $8.7B.
• Pinnacle Foods (2018): Pushed operational changes; sold to Conagra for $8.1B.
• Frontier Communications: Called for strategic review/sale; stock rose significantly; later acquired by Verizon.

Any good acquisitions being looked at for growth in sales and gathering new innovations? For the right price Solventum could be a good value.

I keep hearing that Archwell is going to buy the clinics in Florida? So there won't be anymore wellmed or optum clinics. Has anyone heard anything???

Labcorp announced layoffs at its Bedford, Massachusetts facility. The global life sciences company plans to cut 94 employees. These layoffs will begin on March 9, 2026. The process will continue through January 14, 2027. This follows Labcorp's 2021 acquisition of Toxicon in Bedford.

https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/02/12/company-layoffs-hit-greater-lowell-region/

CyraCom has closed its Las Cruces call center after a corporate acquisition, cutting 85 jobs and triggering WARN notifications to affected employees.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/companies-albuquerque-las-cruces-cut-190500031.html

Netflix recently conducted layoffs within its product team. Dozens of employees were impacted by these job reductions. This represents under one percent of the company's total workforce. These cuts occurred after Elizabeth Stone gained product team oversight. The layoffs happen amidst Netflix's proposed $83 billion Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.

https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/netflix-product-team-hit-with-layoffs/

Palo Alto Networks completed its $25 billion merger. The deal combined two major cybersecurity firms. The merger with CyberArk closed on Wednesday. Layoffs are planned following the acquisition. CyberArk employed about 300 people in Massachusetts.

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2026/02/11/cyberark-closes-merger.html

biweekly layoffs.

Can't integrate out tools and acquisition but bring AI in to fix everything

You got your PEP+, you got your DNA, you got your Clover, bo-m, you got a payments company.

They are the worst business has had to offer. That last CEO who shall not even be named..HAS NO SHAME.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/david-ellison-adds-new-sweeteners-in-hostile-paramount-megadeal-bid-for-warner-bros-1236501314/

Why not go all the way? What's stopping us from going all out with buying them? I thought we had endless money to empower us to be a global force in entertainment. If we lose out on this, I see another cut so big the wound will never heal.

Enjoy.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/massive-layoffs-if-paramount-buys-warner-bros-says-netflix-1236500848/