Acquisitions

Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a firm known for providing plugins, templates and visual effects to video editors. The acquisition appears on MotionVFX's website and was first reported by MacRumors. Apple has not disclosed the price or further details of the deal.

March 11, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a viral AI agent social network. The founders of the project will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs. The acquisition was reported in early March 2026.

Hua Hong Semiconductor is set to close a US$1.2 billion deal, days after SMIC announced it will take full control of a subsidiary for US$5.8 billion. These moves align with Beijing’s drive for semiconductor self-sufficiency.

December 29, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), a subsidiary of Credicorp, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Helm Bank USA for 180 million dollars, subject to closing adjustments. This acquisition aims to expand BCP's presence in the US financial market, focusing on services for Latin American clients. Helm Bank, headquartered in Florida, reports assets of 1.140 million dollars as of September 2025.

Netflix executives once debated bidding for Electronic Arts, Fox, and Disney, according to a Bloomberg report, before shifting focus to Warner Bros. The discussions stalled due to internal disagreements and worries about investor reactions. This comes amid larger industry mergers involving EA and Netflix.

December 05, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

SoftBank Group is negotiating to acquire DigitalBridge Group, a private equity firm focused on data centers and similar assets, to capitalize on the AI-driven surge in digital infrastructure. The deal could conclude in coming weeks, though no agreement is guaranteed.