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1,320 deals tracked since Aug 26, 2026, worth $654B in announced deal value. Every link is free to read.

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$2.4BDivestiture / carve-outMaterials & ChemicalsCompletedOct 2, 2026

Wendel closes €2.1B sale of Stahl to Henkel

Wendel finalized the sale of its stake in Stahl (excluding Muno) to Henkel at an enterprise value of €2.1 billion, after clearing all regulatory approvals. Net proceeds come to roughly €1.14 billion, a 6.3x multiple on Wendel's total investment since 2006 and an annualized IRR above 15% over 20 years — about a 20% premium to Stahl's last carrying value in Wendel's NAV.

$118MStrategic acquisitionMaterials & ChemicalsOct 2, 2026

Aura Minerals pays $118M to insource mining fleets at three Brazil gold mines

Aura Minerals signed a definitive agreement to acquire a newly formed company holding the mining fleet, equipment leases and dedicated workforce currently run by a third-party contractor at its Apoena, Almas and Borborema gold operations in Brazil. Enterprise value is R$612 million (about US$118 million), with up to R$250 million in cash and the rest in assumed equipment lease financing and contingent payments. Transition is targeted for January 2027.

48 concrete plantsDivestiture / carve-outMaterials & ChemicalsOct 1, 2026

Vicat in exclusive talks to buy Cemex's southeast France concrete business

France's Vicat signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire Cemex's ready-mix concrete and aggregates subsidiaries in south-eastern France, covering 48 concrete plants, nine aggregates quarries, related services and certain joint-venture interests across the Rhône Valley and PACA region. Completion is targeted before December 31, 2026, subject to works council consultation and competition approval.

~$3.7BreportedTake-privateMaterials & ChemicalsCompletedSep 30, 2026

Apollo completes take-private of Nippon Sheet Glass

Apollo-managed funds closed their acquisition of Nippon Sheet Glass, the global architectural, automotive and solar glass maker, and launched a new management structure for the company. Apollo says the deal, done with key financial institutions, will strengthen NSG's balance sheet and fund investment in people and technology. NSG's president called the closing the start of a new chapter for the century-old group.

50% interestMinority stakeMaterials & ChemicalsCompletedSep 29, 2026

PyroGenesis takes 50% of HPQ Silica Polvere

PyroGenesis completed the acquisition of a 50% ownership interest in HPQ Silica Polvere, converting a 10% royalty into equity in the rights-holder of its Fumed Silica Reactor technology, previously wholly owned by HPQ Silicon.