Following are the top 5 major Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) announced from January 20 to January 26th, 2025, across various industries. The data is curated from the Intellizence mergers & acquisitions Dataset.
Acquiring Company – AM Green Power B.V.
Acquired Company – ORIX Corporation (Greenko Energy Holdings)
Deal Amount – $1.5 Billion
ORIX Corporation has entered a share transfer agreement to sell all shares of Greenko Energy Holdings, its affiliate company, to AM Green Power B.V. for $1.5 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2025, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. This strategic divestment and subsequent investment reflect ORIX’s commitment to advancing its renewable energy initiatives and contributing to developing a decarbonized society.
Acquiring Company – Redwire Corporation
Acquired Company – Edge Autonomy
Deal Amount – $925 Million
Redwire Corporation, a space infrastructure company, will acquire Edge Autonomy, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne systems, for $925 million. This strategic acquisition will broaden Redwire’s portfolio by incorporating Edge Autonomy’s combat-proven autonomous airborne platforms, enhancing support for critical national security missions.
Acquiring Company – Hindustan Unilever
Acquired Company – Minimalist
Deal Amount – $342 Million
Consumer goods giant Hindustan Unilever has acquired beauty startup Minimalist for about $342 million. The company plans to expand in India’s fast-growing premium skincare market. The company will acquire a 90.5% stake in the direct-to-consumer brand through secondary buyouts and primary investment. It will buy the remaining 9.5% from the founders in two years. Subject to regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close in the June quarter.
Acquiring Company – Generali Investments
Acquired Company – MGG
Deal Amount – $320 Million
Generali Investments, a leading global investment management firm and part of the Generali Group will acquire a majority stake in MGG and its affiliates for $320 million. MGG will continue to be led by CEO and CIO Kevin Griffin, and its investment strategy and processes will not change.
Acquiring Company – Google
Acquired Company – HTC (Extended-reality (XR) business)
Deal Amount – $250 Million
Taiwan’s HTC will sell part of its unit for extended reality (XR) headsets and glasses to Google for $250 million. The deal includes the transfer of certain HTC employees to Google. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
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