Morning Brief — Thu, Jul 16, 2026: 5 new deals

Morning Brief

Thu, Jul 16, 2026 · defsee.com

New deals 5

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New Definitive Agreements · 5

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Baker Hughes Completes Acquisition of Chart Industries NEW

Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ: BKR) completed its acquisition of Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) on July 16, 2026, creating a strategic combination to enhance Baker Hughes' industrial energy solutions portfolio. Chart will operate as a new reporting segment within Baker Hughes, with expected $325 million in annualized cost synergies by year three. The transaction represents a major milestone in Baker Hughes' transformation into a higher-value, leading industrialized energy solutions company with expanded capabilities in air and gas handling, thermal management, and lifecycle services.

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Aptorum Group Closes DiamiR Merger, Rebrands as Niki BioSolutions NEW

Aptorum Group Limited (Nasdaq: APM) completed its all-stock merger with DiamiR Biosciences Corp., with closing anticipated on or about July 20, 2026. The combined company will be renamed Niki BioSolutions, Inc. and trade on Nasdaq under ticker "NIKI" following a 1-for-10 reverse stock split. Both companies' shareholders approved the transaction on June 9, 2026.

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S-Bank Plc commences voluntary recommended cash tender offer for Oma Savings Bank Plc NEW

S-Bank Plc has commenced a voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for all shares in Oma Savings Bank Plc at EUR 17.20 per share, with the offer period running from July 17, 2026 to September 25, 2026. The combination is expected to create a larger, more competitive banking entity with enhanced service capabilities. Major shareholders representing approximately 59.9% of shares have irrevocably committed to accept the offer.

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ZenaTech Closes 25th Acquisition with Velocity Geomatics Inc. NEW

ZenaTech Inc. completed its acquisition of Velocity Geomatics Inc., an Alberta-based provider of geospatial surveying and environmental compliance services for the oil and gas sector. This marks ZenaTech's 25th acquisition and entry into drone-based services for the global oil and gas inspection market, valued at approximately USD 2.3 billion and growing at 28.5% annually. The acquisition supports ZenaTech's stated goal announced in January 2025 to achieve 25 acquisitions by mid-2026 as part of its Drone as a Service rollup strategy.

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Palomino Labs to acquire Vega Links in all-stock AI interconnect deal NEW

Palomino Laboratories (OTCQB: PALX) announced a binding letter of intent to acquire Vega Links Inc. in an all-stock transaction to create a comprehensive AI interconnect company. The deal expands Palomino's addressable market from approximately $6 billion to more than $60 billion and combines Vega Links' systems architecture expertise with Palomino's optical interconnect innovations. Following closing, Karthik Gopalakrishnan will become Chief Technology Officer and Rajesh Radhamohan will become Chief Product Officer.

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