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Valaris definitive proxy sets November 24 meetings

Valaris filed a definitive proxy for the Transocean combination setting the Transocean extraordinary general meeting and Valaris court meeting for November 24, 2026; the filing also states DOJ closed its HSR investigation.

Deal: VAL-NA-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 14, 2026
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Oct 14, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Valaris definitive proxy sets November 24 meetings ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 14, 2026, 11:04 UTC.

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Kimberly-Clark receives Kenvue note consents

Kimberly-Clark announced requisite consents for proposed Kenvue note amendments; exchange-offer settlement is expected after expiration around acquisition closing and not before November 2, 2026.

Deal: KVUE-KMB-2025No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 13, 2026
Source published
Oct 14, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Kimberly-Clark Corporation · Kimberly-Clark receives Kenvue note consents ↗
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Source type: issuer. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 14, 2026, 11:04 UTC.

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Bumble signs $6.05/share Ithaca take-private

Bumble filed a signed merger agreement with Ithaca Holdco; Class A holders receive $6.05 cash, written-consent approval has been delivered, and HSR/other approvals plus Schedule 14C timing remain conditions.

Deal: BMBL-ITHACA-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 13, 2026
Source published
Oct 14, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Bumble signs $6.05/share Ithaca take-private ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 14, 2026, 11:04 UTC.

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John Marshall amended S-4 sets Eagle merger vote date

John Marshall's amended S-4/proxy states both JMSB and EFSI special meetings are scheduled for November 19, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET, with October 13, 2026 record dates and the 2.00 exchange ratio unchanged.

Deal: EFSI-JMSB-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 13, 2026
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Oct 13, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · John Marshall amended S-4 sets Eagle merger vote date ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 14, 2026, 11:25 UTC.

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Weave files supplemental proxy disclosures on merger litigation

Weave disclosed two stockholder complaints and 13 demand letters challenging merger proxy disclosures, voluntarily added supplemental disclosures, and said the disclosures do not affect consideration or meeting timing.

Deal: WEAV-FRANCISCO-2026Table update applied
Event date
Oct 13, 2026
Source published
Oct 13, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Weave files supplemental proxy disclosures on merger litigation ↗
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Review status: applied. Reviewed at: Oct 14, 2026, 11:25 UTC.

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Dream Finders increases credit commitments

Dream Finders disclosed a credit-facility accordion exercise increasing aggregate commitments by $220 million to approximately $1.7 billion; other credit agreement terms were unchanged.

Deal: BZH-DFH-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 9, 2026
Source published
Oct 13, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Dream Finders increases credit commitments ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 14, 2026, 11:04 UTC.

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Patrick/LCI receive DOJ Second Request

Patrick and LCI disclosed that both companies received a DOJ Second Request on October 9, 2026, extending HSR timing until 30 days after substantial compliance unless earlier terminated or otherwise extended.

Deal: LCII-PATK-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 9, 2026
Source published
Oct 13, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 14, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Patrick/LCI receive DOJ Second Request ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 14, 2026, 11:04 UTC.

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Copart extends ACV tender offer to October 15

ACV's Schedule 14D-9/A says Copart's $10.50/share tender offer was further extended to 5:00 p.m. ET on October 15, 2026.

Deal: ACVA-CPRT-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 8, 2026
Source published
Oct 9, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
ACV Auctions Schedule 14D-9/A · Copart extends ACV tender offer to October 15 ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:05 UTC.

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MITT/CHMI proxy amendment sets December 2 vote

MITT's Form S-4/A sets CHMI's virtual special meeting for December 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET; no economics or close-timing change was required.

Deal: CHMI-MITT-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 2, 2026
Source published
Oct 9, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
TPG Mortgage Investment Trust Form S-4/A · MITT/CHMI proxy amendment sets December 2 vote ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:05 UTC.

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Confirmed eventTracked dealdeal announced

Pacira signs $36.50/share cash tender merger with Viatris

Pacira signed a definitive agreement for Viatris to acquire PCRX via a $36.50/share cash tender offer, followed by a second-step merger; the canonical deal row was added from the SEC filing.

Deal: PCRX-VTRS-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 8, 2026
Source published
Oct 9, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Pacira BioSciences Form 8-K · Pacira signs $36.50/share cash tender merger with Viatris ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:05 UTC.

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AkzoNobel portfolio-sale filing references Axalta closing focus

AkzoNobel filed a Rule 425 release announcing Southeast Asia Decorative Paints divestitures and said it will continue to focus on successfully closing the Axalta merger; no Axalta deal terms or dates changed.

Deal: AXTA-AKZOF-2025No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 5, 2026
Source published
Oct 9, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · AkzoNobel portfolio-sale filing references Axalta closing focus ↗
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Source type: sec. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:26 UTC.

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Synaptics files preliminary proxy for amended onsemi deal

Synaptics filed a preliminary proxy for the amended $123/share cash onsemi merger; meeting and record dates remain blank, so no table mutation was made.

Deal: SYNA-ON-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 8, 2026
Source published
Oct 9, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Synaptics preliminary proxy statement · Synaptics files preliminary proxy for amended onsemi deal ↗
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Source type: sec. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:05 UTC.

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Brink's reports CMA remedy acceptance in principle

Brink's says the CMA accepted in principle its proposed NoteMachine/TestLink UK remedy for the NCR Atleos acquisition and that the deal remains on track for early Q1 2027; no canonical terms changed.

Deal: NATL-BCO-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 8, 2026
Source published
Oct 9, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Brink's investor release · Brink's reports CMA remedy acceptance in principle ↗
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Source type: issuer. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:05 UTC.

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Confirmed eventTracked dealissuer update

Recordati tender increase already reflected

Recordati's tender-offer page links the Oct. 6 issuer release raising the offer to EUR 53.00 and extending the acceptance period to Oct. 23; the canonical deal already reflects those facts.

Deal: REC-RESPIGHI-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 6, 2026
Source published
Not supplied
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Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Recordati / Respighi BidCo · Recordati tender increase already reflected ↗
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Source type: issuer. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 8, 2026, 11:28 UTC.

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Centerspace definitive proxy/prospectus confirms vote

Centerspace filed definitive merger proxy materials for the IRT transaction; the tracked 3.800 IRT-share exchange ratio and November 10, 2026 vote date remain unchanged.

Deal: CSR-IRT-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 7, 2026
Source published
Oct 8, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Centerspace definitive proxy/prospectus confirms vote ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:26 UTC.

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Cintas and UniFirst complete Second Request compliance

Cintas filed that both parties certified substantial compliance with the FTC Second Request on Oct. 2 and agreed not to close before Dec. 11 absent earlier FTC clearance; Cintas still expects closing before year-end 2026.

Deal: UNF-CTAS-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 6, 2026
Source published
Oct 8, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR / Cintas Form 8-K · Cintas and UniFirst complete Second Request compliance ↗
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Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 8, 2026, 11:28 UTC.

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Atkore holders approve Prysmian merger

Prysmian announced Atkore stockholder approval of the $95.00/share cash merger and now expects closing on Oct. 19, 2026, subject to remaining regulatory clearance and customary conditions.

Deal: ATKR-PRY-2026Table update applied
Event date
Oct 7, 2026
Source published
Oct 8, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 UTC
Prysmian · Atkore holders approve Prysmian merger ↗
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Source type: issuer. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: applied. Reviewed at: Oct 8, 2026, 11:28 UTC.

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DSG financing-related filing reviewed

Distribution Solutions Group filed transaction-related financing and solicitation material for the LKCM take-private; no source-backed deal-table field changed.

Deal: DSGR-LKCM-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 5, 2026
Source published
Oct 8, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 8, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR / Distribution Solutions Group DEFA14A · DSG financing-related filing reviewed ↗
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Source type: sec. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 8, 2026, 11:28 UTC.

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Confirmed eventTracked dealfiling update

Synaptics preliminary proxy reflects amended cash merger

Synaptics filed a preliminary proxy for the amended onsemi merger, reiterating $123.00 per share cash consideration; the special-meeting date remains blank, so no watch date or deal-field update was added.

Deal: SYNA-ON-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 8, 2026
Source published
Oct 8, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Synaptics preliminary proxy reflects amended cash merger ↗
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Source type: sec. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:26 UTC.

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Atkore gives conditional note-redemption notice tied to merger

Atkore filed a conditional redemption notice for its 4.25% senior notes, with redemption expected October 19, 2026 only if the Prysmian merger closes and funding is provided; the tracked expected close date was already October 19.

Deal: ATKR-PRY-2026No table update applicable
Event date
Oct 8, 2026
Source published
Oct 8, 2026 · time not supplied
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Oct 9, 2026, 11:00 UTC
SEC EDGAR · Atkore gives conditional note-redemption notice tied to merger ↗
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Source type: sec. Source confidence: source reviewed.

Review status: reviewed. Reviewed at: Oct 9, 2026, 11:26 UTC.

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