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Friday, September 11, 2026

Industry M&A

Woori Bank building in South Korea with blue sky background.
Tongyang Life to proceed with Woori share swap despite buyback threshold breach
August 5 2026
Shareholder appraisal claims reached KRW204.57bn (US$144m), slightly above the KRW200bn threshold that could have allowed the deal to be terminated.
Bank Rakyat building in Malaysia with Malaysian flag, related to MNRB's Takaful sale.
MNRB to sell direct takaful arms to Bank Rakyat for US$400m
August 5 2026
Malaysian Re's parent will divest Takaful IKHLAS Family and Takaful IKHLAS General to the cooperative bank, and keep its retakaful business.
Modern office building with blue glass windows and a large EtIqa sign on the roof, featuring a yellow smile beneath the letters.
Maybank to take full control of Etiqa in US$1.2bn Ageas buyout
August 3 2026
The billion-dollar deal will be financed through Maybank's internal and external funding and is expected to close in 2026.
Iconic white sails of the Sydney Opera House beside Sydney Harbour with a city skyline and blue sky behind it.
Steadfast extends takeover talks with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium
August 3 2026
The exclusivity period has been extended until 19 August to allow the parties to complete remaining due diligence.
Aerial view of a historic Korean palace in the foreground with modern skyscrapers of a city skyline behind.
Lotte Non-Life back on market after Shinhan Financial ends acquisition talks — report
July 31 2026
The sellers reportedly sought a valuation higher than KRW1 trillion (US$703m), a key hurdle in the deal negotiations.
Large container ship CMA CGM loaded with colorful stacked cargo at a busy port with tall yellow gantry cranes nearby
Australian MGA Epsilon integrates RedSky to expand marine underwriting capability
July 31 2026
The integration brings together two Envest-backed businesses.
Red stamp impression reading 'ACQUISITION' on white paper beside a wooden-handled rubber stamp.
Patanjali, DS Group secure IRDAI nod for US$470m Magma General Insurance takeover
July 30 2026
Patanjali is set to acquire a 73.56% stake in the insurer, while DS Group will hold 24.50%.
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Go Digit General secures competition authority nod for holding company merger
July 30 2026
The insurer will remain the surviving entity following the merger.
Aerial view of a modern city with high-rise buildings, winding rivers, and a distant harbor under a clear blue sky.",
Softlogic Life completes US$1.9m acquisition of Bangladesh insurer
July 28 2026
The Sri Lankan life insurer finalised its purchase of a 60% stake in Diamond Life Insurance.
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WestBridge Capital begins process to exit Star Health Insurance - Report
July 28 2026
The PE firm holds around a 40% stake in the insurer through Safecrop Investments India.
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Zurich’s A$415m ClearView takeover gains shareholder support
July 28 2026
The deal now awaits final court approval with a hearing scheduled for 30 July.
Wooden airplane figurine on a map of Australia, centered over Western Australia area.
ACCC clears Allianz Partners' acquisition of nib travel insurance business
July 28 2026
nib will receive up to A$50m (US$35m) for the deal, which is expected to complete by the end of 2026.
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