# Tag: M&A

- [Itaú brings BBA and Private Bank together to expand sports, media and entertainment business](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/itau-bba-private-sports-media-entertainment/) (2026-09-29): Bank targets lending, M&A, capital markets and wealth management opportunities across clubs, leagues, athletes, artists and digital platforms.
- [Why Does Nubank Want to Pay Up to $13 Billion for a Bank in Europe?](https://brazilstockguide.com/behind-the-lines/why-does-nubank-want-to-pay-up-to-13-billion-for-a-bank-in-europe/) (2026-09-28): Monzo’s hefty price tag and a potential shift in Nubank’s growth strategy are raising concerns among investors.
- [Cade proposes fewer merger filings and more selective antitrust scrutiny](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/cade-proposes-fewer-merger-filings-and-more-selective-antitrust-scrutiny/) (2026-09-24): Rule overhaul would change how revenue, control, minority stakes and fast-track reviews are assessed; proposal is open for public consultation through Nov. 6.
- [Behind the ‘merger,’ Afya takes the helm at Yduqs](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/behind-the-merger-afya-takes-the-helm-at-yduqs/) (2026-09-24): Afya shareholders will own 69% of the combined company, while Bertelsmann expands its influence and medical education becomes an even larger part of the business.
- [BREAKING: Amil ends talks with Bain and Advent but keeps door open to minority investor](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/breaking-amil-ends-talks-with-bain-and-advent-but-keeps-door-open-to-minority-investor/) (2026-09-10): The funds joined forces in the negotiations, but disagreements over their role in the company’s governance prevented a deal; Amil’s improving performance reduced José Seripieri Junior’s urgency to pursue a transaction.
- [BREAKING: Boliden to acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Nexa, valuing miner at $2 billion](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/boliden-nexa-resources-votorantim-controlling-stake/) (2026-08-27): Swedish metals group will pay for the 64.68% stake with newly issued shares, leaving Votorantim with about 7% of Boliden; cash offer for Nexa minorities will follow after closing.
- [Qualicorp Takes Full Control of Plural and Oxcorp After R$202.5 Million Deal](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/qualicorp-plural-oxcorp-full-control/) (2026-07-02): Brazilian health benefits administrator had acquired 75% of the companies in 2020. The final price was not disclosed.
- [Zanchetta Buys Ceratti From Hormel, Expanding Into Premium Processed Pork in Brazil](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/zanchetta-acquires-ceratti-premium-processed-pork/) (2026-06-29): The deal gives the Brazilian food group control of one of the country’s best-known cold-cuts brands and strengthens its move into higher-value, consumer-facing protein categories.
- [Cosan Hires BTG to Explore Options for Rumo Stake](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/cosan-rumo-stake-sale-btg-deleveraging/) (2026-06-29): Holding company says it is evaluating strategic alternatives for its interest in Brazil's largest rail operator as part of its deleveraging plan, but stresses no transaction has been approved.
- [Exclusive: Petrobras Returns to Cade to Shape Offshore Vessel Market](https://brazilstockguide.com/insights/exclusive-petrobras-returns-to-cade-to-shape-offshore-vessel-market/) (2026-06-29): After losing a challenge in the Tidewater/Wilson Sons case, Brazil’s state-controlled oil company is now pressing its concerns in the OceanPact-CBO deal.

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