Biggest M&A deals from 2021

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The global market for mergers and acquisitions is thriving massively and in the last year, we've seen many huge deals worth a total of $8 trillion! These transactions will likely shape the industries they affect for years to come as their implications ripple through every level of our economy from Wall Street all the way down to Main St. USA.

Here are the top M&A deals from 2021

MGM studios by Amazon (8 Billion USD acquisition)

With acquisitions of the Washington Post and Whole Foods Market in 2020, mixed with some drone company purchases along the way it's clear that Amazon has a diverse set up when it comes to acquiring companies.

In 2021 they bought MGM Studios whose only notable property at this time seems like an effort from them to create Prime Content - allowing for more titles given off by these already established brands

William Grace by Humana (8 Billion USD acquisition)

Humana is acquiring its way out of William Grace. The company, which was previously owned by TPG Capital and WCS before being bought back at a valuation above what they paid for it in 2018 with help from private equity firms again.

This time through Humana's purchase alone, it has announced that after rebranding as "Center Well Home Health," their services will extend beyond payer-agnostic healthcare into home care marketplaces exclusively focused on chronic diseases or disabilities requiring assistance around activities such as eating/bathing etc.

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The company is combining forces with one of the most trusted names in scientific equipment, consumables and services.

In a move that should generate up to $125 million in synergies, the acquisition of PPD by Thermo Fisher Scientific Industries brings together two leaders in scientific instrumentation and reagents with services targeted toward pharmaceuticals & life sciences industries. The deal was paid at an average 24% premium over its previous share price (a significant jump from recent trading).

Nuance Corporation by Microsoft (20 Billion USD acquisition)

Microsoft is expanding its cloud offerings in the healthcare sector with a $20 billion acquisition of Nuance Corporation.

The company’s solutions are used by more than 55% physicians and 75 percent radiologists, which represents an excellent fit for their newly announced Microsoft Cloud For Healthcare introduced 2020 that will bring industry-specific capabilities across all sectors - including health!

Deutsche Wohnen by Vonovia (22 Billion USD acquisition)

The deal from 2021 is still the biggest so far in Europe. When combined, they'll control more than 500k properties!

Vonovia had been eyeing up a takeover of their rival for several years and finally got it approved by Germany regulators with little hesitation - which may be due to third time being lucky after two previous offers were rejected previously.

Shaw Communication by Rogers Communication (26 Billion USD acquisition)

Shaw's acquisition by Rogers is a huge win for Canadian consumers, who will see increased competition and better prices as the result of this merger.

The company has committed $2 billion towards 5G infrastructure across Western Canada over half-a-decade which should alleviate some pressure from competitors like Videotron or TekSavvy! It remains to be seen how regulators react but so far they seem happy with what Shaw Communication joining forces can bring.

KCS by Canadian National Railway (30 Billion USD acquisition)

The CEO of Canada’s largest rail company says this deal will create more competition in North America.

The merger might be the most important deal we've seen yet as it could help bring down trade tensions between our two countries by creating an integrated logistics firm with access across Canada, USA and Mexico which is perfect timing as relations resume after months long hiatus due primarily because Trump pulled out his trademark threat against automotive imports.